Letters from John Leverett to John White, December 21, 1715-June 27, 1721 Digital
Scope and content
The folder contains seven letters from Leverett to White with orders to pay Oliver Peabody and Calvin Galpine from Robert Boyle's legacy, with receipts signed by Peabody and Galpine on the versos. The letters regarding Calvin Galpine are dated December 21, 1715, and May 26, 1716; the letters regarding Oliver Peabody are dated April 15, 1720, July 22, 1720, April 6, 1721, May 11, 1721, and June 27, 1721.
Dates
- Creation: December 21, 1715-June 27, 1721
Physical Description
(7 documents)
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 White (d. 1721) served as Treasurer of Harvard College from 1715 to 1721.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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