Extract from George Partridge's will, January 31, 1829
Scope and Contents
References Partridge's bequest to Harvard to promote theological education.
Dates
- Creation: January 31, 1829
Conditions on Use and Access
The Harvard College Papers, 2nd series through 1858 is closed for research use due to the collection's fragile condition.
Extent
30 VolumesBiographical note on George Partridge
George Partridge (1740-1828; Harvard AB 1762) was a teacher and politician from Duxbury, Massachusetts. He was a delegate from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress and served in the United States House of Representatives. Partridge studied theology as a Harvard undergraduate and his 1826 will included a bequest to the College to support theological education.
Creator
- From the Collection: Harvard University. Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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