Letter from Joseph Willard, Cambridge, to John Hancock, December 27, 1791 Digital
Scope and content
Recommendation of Jacob Foster from Berwick, Maine, as chaplain at Castle Island.
Dates
- Creation: December 27, 1791
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
Jacob Foster received his Harvard AB in 1754, the same year as John Hancock.
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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