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ITEM — Box: 1, Folder: 53 Identifier: HUM 79

Members of the General Court, 1798-1799 Digital

Scope and Contents

Notebook with paper cover containing a handwritten list of the members of the Massachusetts General Court arranged by county and town. Pearson identified characteristics of the politicians including whether they were chosen by the people or Legislature, were for or against the College, were for or against the Virginia Resolutions, and whether they were "a good Federalist."

Dates

  • Creation: 1798-1799

Researcher Access

The Papers of Eliphalet Pearson are open for research.

Extent

.13 cubic feet (13 folders)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository

Holding nearly four centuries of materials, the Harvard University Archives is the principal repository for the institutional records of Harvard University and the personal archives of Harvard faculty, as well as collections related to students, alumni, Harvard-affiliates and other associated topics. The collections document the intellectual, cultural, administrative and social life of Harvard and the influence of the University as it emerged across the globe.

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