Letters from Richard Price, Newington Green, to Joseph Willard, 1784-1787 Digital
Scope and content
The six letters are dated March 14, 1784; July 23, 1784; March 18, 1786; July 24, 1786; January 22, 1787; and October 10, 1787; the last was sent from Hackney. Topics within the letters include a donation by Price of books for the Harvard library, thanks for books sent to Price from Willard and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Price's book of sermons, and a scheme for providing annuities for the widows of ministers.
Dates
- Creation: 1784-1787
Physical Description
(6 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)Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Grenville Howland Norcross in 1910.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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