Testimony regarding the alleged stabbing of John Cooper by Elisha Stoddard, 1809 May 13 Digital
Scope and Contents
Copies of depositions of Joseph C. Eldridge, John Bartlett, and Joseph Myrick regarding the alleged stabbing of John Cooper by Elisha Goddard in Charlestown, Massachusetts, dated May 13, 1809.
This document is a duplicate of an item that can be found in Harvard University. Corporation. Harvard College Papers, 1st series, 1636-1825, 1831 (UAI 5.100):
Dates
- Creation: 1809 May 13
Researcher Access
Corporation papers, 1st series, supplements to the Harvard College Papers, Volumes 3-7, 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
1 cubic feet (4 legal document boxes, 1 flat box)Biographical / Historical
Elisha Goddard entered with the Harvard College Class of 1811; he was expelled on April 12, 1808, after being found guilty of setting fire to a small building. He petitioned for readmission in 1809, but his request was denied.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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