No. 6 Rough Draught of Memorial of Col. Officers, [1799 February] Digital
Scope and Contents
Four folio-sized leaves containing a handwritten draft of a petition to the Massachusetts General Court from the Harvard President and Professors regarding the addition of a clause in a pending tax act denying tax exemptions to the Harvard College officers. The petition specifically responds to the statements in the January 1799 memorial of the Committee of the Town of Cambridge.
Title transcribed from verso of second leaf.
Dates
- Creation: [1799 February]
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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