"Certificate respecting the Rev. John Seccombe," 1795 August

One leaf (pages 301-302) of the August, 1795 issue of Massachusetts Magazine with an editorial regarding the authorship of Father Abbey's Will. The article identifies John Seccombe as the author based on information provided by "Thaddeus Mason, Esq. of Cambridge, the only surviving classmate, and very intimate friend of the Rev. John Seccombe."

Gauger's certificate, 1785 September 10

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

Certificate of the Selectmen of Boston, 1787 August 22

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

Certificate of parent, 1807 June 6

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

Copyright certificate for the Celestial Planisphere, [1806] July 11

Handwritten copy of a certificate acknowledging the deposit of the title of Croswell's celestial planisphere with the clerk of the District of Massachusetts.

Certificate to John Walton, guardian to Nathaniel Jarvis, 1804 November 22

This brief handwritten document certifies that the guardianship of Richard Nichols of Reading, Massachusetts, was granted to yeoman Thomas Hartshorn of Reading according to the records of the Probate Court in Framingham, Massachusetts. The document is attested by James Winthrop in his capacity as register of probate for Middlesex County.

Certificate to Thomas Hartsorn, guardian of Richard Nichols, 1812 June 18

This brief handwritten document certifies that the guardianship of Nathaniel Jarvis of Cambridge, Massachusetts, was granted to John Walton of Cambridge according to the records of the Probate Office in Cambridge. The document is attested by James Winthrop in his capacity as register of probate for Middlesex County.

[Certificate of admission of Thomas B. Hall], 1840 August 27

Printed copy of an undated abstract of laws and regulations with the admittatur of undergraduate Thomas Bartlett Hall to the Sophomore class on probation signed by President Josiah Quincy on August 27, 1840. The admittatur identifies Hall as a sophomore.

[Certificate of admission of Justin Winsor], 1849 July 20

Printed copy of an undated abstract of laws and regulations with the admittatur of undergraduate Justin Winsor signed by President Jared Sparks on July 20, 1849.

[Certificate of admission of Charles Ammi Cutter], 1851 July 15

Photocopy of an abstract of laws and regulations, and the certificate of admission of undergraduate Charles Ammi Cutter signed by President Jared Sparks on July 15, 1851.

[Certificate of admission of Elihu Chauncey], 1857 September 4

Printed copy of an abstract of laws and regulations, and the certificate of admission of undergraduate Elihu Chauncey signed by President James Walker on September 4, 1857.

[Certificate of admission of W. P. Alexander], 1866 July 17

Printed copy of an abstract of laws and regulations, and the certificate of admission of undergraduate W. P. Alexander signed by President Thomas Hill on July 17, 1866.

[Certificate of admission of F. H. Viaux], 1866-1867

Printed copy of an abstract of laws and regulations, and the certificate of admission of undergraduate F. H. Viaux signed by President Thomas Hill on July 17, 1866, and a Certificate of Matriculation signed by President Hill on January 28, 1867.

[Certificate from M. Everett to the Governors of Harvard College], June 1780

Handwritten certification from [Moses] Everett that Philip Draper lived in Dorchester and kept the town grammar school.

[Certificate from Samuel Topliff], 1780 June 23

Handwritten certification from Samuel Topliff that Philip Draper boarded with his family and kept the town grammar school.