Votes to elect a president, 1805 December 11
Scope and Contents
The ballots in this folder document the election of Fisher Ames as president of Harvard on December 11, 1805. Each of the ballots lists four names. The ballots are unidentifiable.
Dates
- Creation: 1805 December 11
Researcher Access
Records compiled by Eliphalet Pearson relating to the election of Henry Ware as Hollis Professor of Divinity, are open for research. Access to fragile original documents may be restricted. Please consult the Public Services staff for further details.
Extent
3 foldersCreator
- From the Collection: Pearson, Eliphalet, 1752-1826 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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