Council's Proceedings on the petition of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, 1743 March 7 Digital
Scope and Contents
Handwritten copy, signed by Josiah Willard, of a March 7, 1743 Council vote ordering further work by a Committee considering a petition by the Harvard Corporation related to ferry fares, and a half-page response by Francis Foxcroft suggesting that the Committee recommend certain fare rates and ferryman percentages.
Dates
- Creation: 1743 March 7
Researcher Access
The Records relating to Harvard's interest in the Charlestown ferry are open for research.
Extent
.05 cubic feet (5 folders)Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received in the Harvard College Library as the gift of Ezra H. Baker of Boston. A November 4, 1926 letter from Forest H. Sweet to Harvard College advertising the document is held in the control file for this collection.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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