Memorial of the President and Fellows of Harvard College to the General Court for the enlargement of their power to hold real estate. Copy, [1797 July 15] Digital
Scope and Contents
Four folio-sized leaves containing a handwritten copy of a petition to the Massachusetts General Court from the Harvard Corporation requesting the College's amount of tax exempt real estate be enlarged.
Title transcribed from document verso.
Dates
- Creation: [1797 July 15]
Researcher Access
The records of the Corporation relating to College tax exemptions are open for research.
Extent
.26 cubic feet (1 half legal document box)Immediate Source of Acquisition
Identified as part of the Pearson papers.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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