Extracted from the will of Mr. James Penn bearing date the 29th of the 7 month 1671 (eighteenth-century manuscript copy), 1671 July 29 Digital
Scope and Contents
Extract of the will of James Penn, dated July 29, 1671, which left a legacy of £10 to Harvard College, except in the event his primary beneficiary, Penn Townsend, had no heirs, in which case Penn's farm was to be given to Harvard for the maintenance of poor scholars. Title transcribed from document.
Dates
- Creation: 1671 July 29
Researcher Access
Corporation papers, 1st series, supplements to the Harvard College Papers, Volumes 1 and 2, is closed for research use due to the collection's fragile condition.
Positive microfilm of the supplements to the Harvard College Papers, 1st series (UAI I.5.131.5) is available for research use.
Extent
.5 cubic feet (2 legal document boxes, 1 flat box)Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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