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ITEM — Box: 2, Folder: 4 Identifier: UAI 20.707

Draft of a petition to the General Court from the Corporation, 1743 October 26-27 Digital

Scope and Contents

Two-page handwritten draft of a petition to the General Court signed by President Edward Holyoke, and a half-page letter that accompanied the draft from President Holyoke to Tutor Flynt, a member of the Committee to draft the petition.

The documents have mold and water damage.

Dates

  • Creation: 1743 October 26-27

Researcher Access

The Records relating to Harvard's interest in the Charlestown ferry are open for research.

Extent

.05 cubic feet (5 folders)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository

Holding nearly four centuries of materials, the Harvard University Archives is the principal repository for the institutional records of Harvard University and the personal archives of Harvard faculty, as well as collections related to students, alumni, Harvard-affiliates and other associated topics. The collections document the intellectual, cultural, administrative and social life of Harvard and the influence of the University as it emerged across the globe.

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