Letter of recommendation for Elisha Parmele and Reuben Parmele, May 17, 1784

This letter, signed by Stephen West, Ezra Stiles, and Josiah Sherman, attests to the reputable character of Elisha Parmele and his brother, Reuben, who was also a minister. The signers explain the health concerns motivating the brothers' travels southward and request that those who encounter them treat them with "kindness and brotherly love."

Journal of the British expedition from Detroit to Vincennes and its defeat by George Rogers Clark : manuscript, 1778-1782

Account of the British forces' expedition which captured Vincennes, Indiana in Dec. 1778, with an account of their eventual defeat in 1779 at the Battle of Vincennes by the American Revolutionary forces led by Col. George Rogers Clark.

Gauger's certificate, 1785 September 10

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

Penmanship specimens, 1786-1787

This folder contains two penmanship specimens dated 1786 and 1787.

Regulations for school while in partnership with S. C[heney], 1798 January 1

Printed circular signed by Samuel Cheney stating school regulations.

Accounting notes related to rent and the Middle Street School, 1798-1802

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

£ taken by Branch Scholars from December 1, 1798-1800

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

Agreement between William Croswell and Charles Turner, 1807 September

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

Evening Education, [1807]

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

Indenture, 1780

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

Accounts with Benjamin Huntington, 1785-1787

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.

Votes in Plimpton, 1788 April 7

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

Family genealogy, 1812

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