Letter from Alexander Nowell, Joseph Browne, and John Richardson, Cambridge, to Governer John Winthrop, February 2, 1671 (20th-century photostat) Digital
Scope and content
Thanks for the telescope and other instruments sent by Winthrop.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1650-1828
Researcher Access
The Corporation papers, 1st series, supplements to the Harvard College Papers are open for research use.
Extent
2.8 cubic feet (6 document boxes, 2 flat boxes)Historical note
Alexander Nowell received his Harvard AB in 1664 and served as Fellow and Tutor from 1666 to 1672.
Joseph Browne received his Harvard AB in 1666 and served as Fellow and Tutor from 1671 to 1673.
John Richardson received his Harvard AB in 1666 and served as Fellow and Tutor from 1671? to 1673.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
From photostat negative loaned by Harry A. Wright, Springfield, January 11, 1930.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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