Letter from John Leverett, Cambridge, December 14, 1708 Digital
Scope and content
Regarding the confession of the son of Mr. Shattuck for an unnamed disgression and requesting clemency in the temporal courts.
The letter is unaddressed, but the donation documentation suggests it was written to the president of the Massachusetts colony.
Dates
- Creation: December 14, 1708
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
Benjamin Shattuck (Harvard College Class of 1709) was found guilty of fornication and expelled at a meeting of the President and Fellows on December 14, 1708. On June 1, 1709, Shattuck was restored to his former place in his class.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Clarence L. Hay, on October 2, 1946. Documentation of the donation is held in the control file for this collection in the Harvard University Archives, and includes an October 2, 1926 letter from David W. Bailey, secretary to the Corporation, to Harvard librarian Keyes D. Metcalf.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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