Scope and Contents
Three of the bonds in this subseries served as instruments of security for the Harvard Corporation, to ensure that Shapleigh's College expenses would be paid. The fourth bond outlines Shapleigh's financial obligations to Cambridge tavern keeper Ebenezer Bradish.
Dates
- Creation: 1785-1793
Researcher Access
The Papers of Samuel Shapleigh are open for research.
Extent
1 cubic feet (1.5 document boxes and 1 flat box)Creator
- From the Collection: Shapleigh, Samuel, 1765-1800 (Person)
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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