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ITEM — Box: 2, Folder: 85 Identifier: UAI 5.120

Letter from Simeon Howard, Boston, to Edward Wigglesworth, Cambridge, November 30, 1781 Digital

Scope and content

Arrangements for the inauguration of Joseph Willard as Harvard president.

Dates

  • Creation: November 30, 1781

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)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

From the library of Professor Charles Eliot Norton, September 19, 1912.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository

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