Notebook containing Nathan Prince's defense against the first articles of accusation against him, Nov. 26, 1741 Digital
Scope and Contents
A penciled notation on this notebook's cover indicates that the handwriting is of Thomas Prince, Nathan's brother. Informally titled "An Heavenly Interposition of a Storm & Tempest," this notebook details Prince's point-by-point responses to the accusations against him. Prince also includes lists of each accusation and those making the accusation; he appears to have believed there was a conspiracy against him.
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)Former call number
Formerly classified as HUG 1712.10 Defence against the charge of undermining authority of the Overseers of Harvard College
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from the American Antiquarian Society, February 7, 1980.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Board of Overseers (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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