Letter from Edward Wigglesworth to Loammi Baldwin, July 26, 1781 Digital
Scope and content
The letter consists only of the text from a vote at the Corporation meeting of July 26, 1781, thanking Baldwin among others for their attendance at the College for Commencement. The letter is accompanied by a copy of a vote from the Corporation meeting of July 4, 1781, signed by Wigglesworth, requesting the services of Baldwin at Commencement.
Dates
- Creation: July 26, 1781
Physical Description
(2 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
Loammi Baldwin (1744-1807) was appointed sheriff of the county of Middlesex in 1780.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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