[Letter from John Hancock, Boston, to Joseph Willard, [1783 October 20] Digital
Scope and Contents
Draft of a letter from Hancock to President Willard offering to build a fence around the College buildings; signed with Hancock’s initials. Hancock begins the letter with mention of his “illiberal” treatment by “former & present Governors of the College.”
Dates
- Creation: [1783 October 20]
Researcher Access
The John Hancock Collection is open for research.
Extent
8 itemsImmediate Source of Acquisition
The letter is attached to one from C. L. Hancock, dated 1862, giving the draft to Joseph Willard’s son.
Creator
- From the Collection: Hancock, John (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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