Subjects suggested by John Webster, 1826 July

A handwritten letter with suggested subjects from John White Webster, a lecturer of chemistry, mineralogy, and geology at the Harvard Medical College from 1824 until 1827, when he was appointed the Erving Professor of Chemistry (1827-1850).

Subjects suggested by Andrews Norton, ca. 1820s

Four documents with suggested questions in the hand of Andrews Norton, Dexter Lecturer on Biblical Literature from 1813 to 1830. One of the documents is signed by Norton and addressed to President Kirkland.

Letter from Edward Everett to William Tudor,

One letter regarding the arrival of James Cooley as American chargé d’affairs in Lima.

Letters from John Ponsonby to William Tudor,

Three letters regarding Buenos Aires news and politics, including his hope that General Juan Lavalle would end up "on a Gibbet." Also includes Ponsonby’s opinion of Manuel Dorrego and his execution.

Letters from Samuel L. Southard to William Tudor,

Four letters thanking Tudor for his diplomatic reports and various suggestions, and reporting that Tudor’s views on surveys and communications with the Navy’s Pacific Squadron "entirely concur with those of the Executive."

Question suggested by President Joseph Willard, [1790]

One slip of paper containing a handwritten question in the hand of President Joseph Willard. The question is on the verso of a note dated March 2, 1790.

Subjects suggested by Edward Everett, 1823, undated

Four letters in the hand of Edward Everett, the Eliot Professor of Greek Literature from 1815 until 1826, containing suggested subjects and questions for President Kirkland. Three of the documents are undated and one is dated November 5, 1823.

Subjects suggested by John Farrar, ca. 1820s

A handwritten letter to President John Thornton Kirkland with five suggested subjects from John Farrar, the Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy from 1807 until 1836.

Subjects suggested by Levi Hedge, ca. 1820s

A handwritten letter to President Kirkland with three suggested questions from Levi Hedge, a professor of logic and metaphysics from 1810 to 1827, and the Alford Professor of Natural Religion, Moral Philosophy, and Civil Polity from 1827 to 1832.

Letters from James Biddle to William Tudor,

Five letters discussing the political atmosphere in South America and offering information on the Brazilian emperor and Austrian minister and news of visitors he received.

Letters from James Biddle to William Tudor,

Five letters in which Biddle discusses politics, the movements of other naval officers, and general news of friends and associates, including John Quincy Adams. In one letter he asks Tudor to use his influence to persuade the Brazilian government to release captured American seamen.

Letter from Alexander Burton to William Tudor,

One letter offering his services as an agent to Tudor following Burton’s appointment as consul.

Letters from Stephen Cassin to William Tudor,

One letter inquiring about Commodore John Orde Creighton, whom Cassin was replacing as commander of the naval squadron off the coast of Brazil. One letter asking Tudor’s advice on what action to take in regard to an altercation between two Americans and a Brazilian naval officer.

Letter from Edward J. Coale to William Tudor,

One letter requesting Tudor forward a package of letters.