[Grant from the Governor of Massachusetts to help rebuild Harvard College], 1765 June 21 Digital
Scope and Contents
Grant signed by the Massachusetts governor Francis Bernard to Samuel Danforth for £1000 to be used to rebuild Harvard Hall after the building was destroyed by fire in 1764. The verso has signatures of College commissioners for money received.
Dates
- Creation: 1765 June 21
Researcher Access
The Records of gifts and donations are open for research.
Extent
8.25 cubic feet (23 volumes, 3 flat boxes, 4 legal half document boxes, 4 legal document boxes, 4 card boxes, and 12 folders)Former call number
Formerly classified as UAI 15.490 Gifts records: unbound papers, 1720-1899
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The item was received in the Harvard College Library on May 17, 1939 from Lucius Wilmerding (Harvard AB 1901).
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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