Letters from John Coakley Lettsom, London, to Joseph Willard, 1791-1797 Digital
Scope and content
The five letters are dated February 23, 1791; March 12, 1792; March 26, 1795; February 20, 1796; and September 27, 1797. The letter of February 23, 1791, includes a long discussion of the French Revolution. The letter of March 12, 1792, includes a discussion of the Priestley Riots and the political situation in Europe; the letter of March 26, 1795 continues this political discussion. The letter of February 20, 1796, mentions Willard's election to the Royal Society of Göttingen; the letter of September 27, 1797, references war between France and England.
Dates
- Creation: 1791-1797
Physical Description
(5 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 Coakley Lettsom (1744-1815) was an English physician and philanthropist, and the founder of the Medical Society of London.
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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