Scope and Contents
This series contains one manuscript journal, created by Williams while a student at Harvard College. Titled The Elements of Theology, entries in this volume include axioms, postulates, propositions, corollaries and scholia related to various aspects of Christian doctrine. Several passages refer to Judaism and Islam. Williams' last entry was made on August 23, 1762.
Dates
- Creation: 1762
Physical Description
.03 cubic feet (1 folder).
Researcher Access
The Papers of Samuel Williams are open for research.
Extent
.60 cubic feet (1 document box, 1 microfilm reel)Former call number
Formerly classified as HUG 1877.xx Papers of Samuel Williams, 1780-1791 (inclusive), HUG 1877.24.
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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