Deposition of Andrew Eliot against Nathan Prince, Nov. 26, 1741 Digital
Scope and Contents
In this deposition, Eliot describes Prince's anger at John Winthrop's selection as Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, which he believed was done "to vex and torture" him. Eliot claims that Prince said: "they have chosen that Boy Winthrop professor, I could teach him his A. B. C. in the Mathematicks, they want to get me away from College."
Dates
- Creation: Nov. 26, 1741
Researcher Access
The Records related to the charges against and defense made by Nathan Prince are open for research.
Extent
.26 cubic feet (1 half document box)Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Board of Overseers (Organization)
Repository Details
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