Introduction of the Rev. Mr. Willard as president of the university at Cambridge, [1781 December 19] Digital
Scope and Contents
Written in Latin, Hancock delivered his speech at the Reverend Joseph Willard’s public inauguration as president of Harvard. A translation is available in Brandes, Paul D. John Hancock’s Life and Speeches, (Lanham, Md.: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.), pp. 259-263.
Dates
- Creation: [1781 December 19]
Researcher Access
The John Hancock Collection is open for research.
Extent
8 itemsCreator
- From the Collection: Hancock, John (Person)
Repository Details
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