Letter from Increase Mather to Sir William Ashurst, 1710 November 8 Digital
Scope and Contents
In this letter, Mather discusses the Boyle legacy to Harvard, his efforts to secure a royal charter for the College, and his reasons for resigning from the Harvard presidency. Published transcription in Publications of The Colonial Society of Massachusetts, volume 49, pages 236-237.
Dates
- Creation: 1710 November 8
Conditions on Use and Access
The Papers of Increase Mather are open for research use. Access to fragile original documents may be restricted. Please consult the reference staff for further details.
Extent
0.1 cubic feet (9 documents in 1 folio box)Creator
- From the Collection: Mather, Increase, 1639-1723 (Person)
Repository Details
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