[Letter of donation from William Donnison], 1781 December 15 Digital
Scope and Contents
Handwritten one-page letter by William Donnison that accompanied his donation to the Museum of Harvard College of a petrified fish found on the "Coast of Zealand."
Dates
- Creation: 1781 December 15
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)Biographical / Historical
William Donnison (1757-1834) was a soldier during the Revolutionary War. In 1780, he traveled to West Indies and then to Amsterdam where he was received by John Adams. He served as an aide to Governor John Hancock in 1786, and later served as Adjutant General of the Massachusetts militia and Judge of the Common Pleas. His sons William and Joseph graduated from Harvard in 1805 and 1807.
Former call number
Formerly classified as UAI 15.490 Gifts records: unbound papers, 1720-1899
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Removed from the Library Papers in 1932.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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