Letter from John Rogers, Samuel Andrew, John Cotton, Cambridge, to [Increase Mather,] September 10, 1683 (20th-century photostat) Digital
Scope and content
Two photostat copies of letter written by President John Rogers and Fellows Samuel Andrew and John Cotton asking the Overseers to reschedule commencement due to an eclipse of the sun predicted to occur on the scheduled day of July 2.
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
John Rogers (1630-1684) served as the fifth Harvard president from 1682 to 1684. He died on July 2, 1684, the day after Commencement, just as the eclipse was ending.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Photograph taken in 1909 from original document owned by Miss Theodora Willard of Cambridge.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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