Papers of William Croswell

This two-and-a-half-page handwritten document contains a copy of a set of rules for a parent of a school identified as "Saint Mary Rotherhith United Society."

One-page handwritten copy of the vote of the Boston Selectmen responding to Croswell's complaint, as usher of the South Grammar School of Boston, against a parent.

One-page handwritten document certifying Caleb Hayden was taught the art of gauging.

This folder contains two penmanship specimens dated 1786 and 1787.

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Two handwritten copies of a document certifying Croswell's employment as an usher in the Boston South Public Grammar School.

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This folder contains two handwritten documents recommending Croswell as an instructor of literature, languages, and mathematics.

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Two leaves containing a handwritten agreement between Samuel Cheney and William Croswell as partners in school-keeping.

Printed circular signed by Samuel Cheney stating school regulations.

One leaf containing handwritten financial notes related to the closing of the Middle Street School and subsequent rent payments.

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Two-page document containing financial calculations related to Croswell's day and evening students.

This brief handwritten note, signed by the parent of a Liverpool student, certifies Croswell's proficiency as an instructor.

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Draft of an agreement between Croswell and Turner related to their evening school in Liverpool.

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Printed advertisement for the evening classes of William Croswell and Charles Turner in Liverpool with handwritten notes on the verso.

This folder contains two handwritten documents, dated January 27, 1808, and April 22, 1808, related to the dissolution of the partnership between William Croswell and Charles Turner.

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This brief handwritten note requests a meeting with the parents of Croswell's students in order to continue the school.

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One-page handwritten list of six girls with their ages and learning goals.

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Handwritten indenture for a Boston property between James Tate, the agent for the estate of Edward Keithley, and Andrew Croswell.

Handwritten list of furniture and an accompanying deed of gift between Andrew Croswell and Sarah Croswell.

This folder contains three handwritten copies of the November 8, 1785, will of Andrew Croswell and a copy of the inventory of Croswell's estate.

This folder contains two handwritten copies of the accounts between Reverend Andrew Croswell of Boston, and Croswell's executor William Croswell, and Benjamin Huntington, for money collected from Col. Gallup between 1785 and 1787.

Seven handwritten receipts dated between 1785 and 1788.

Handwritten list of the votes cast for state government candidates in Plimpton, Massachusetts.

One-leaf account of the disbursements of the estate of Andrew Croswell presented to the judge of probate for Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

One-leaf handwritten draft of a Croswell genealogy begun by William Croswell in 1812.

A brief one-page note from Croswell resigning from the South Grammar School.