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."

Letter of recommendation for Amos Main from Joseph Moodey to Nathan Prince, 1725 July 2

Handwritten letter sent by Joseph Moody, schoolmaster in York, to Harvard Tutor Nathan Prince recommending student Amos Main for acceptance to the College. In the letter, Moody requests Prince give Main an examination for admission, with the caveat that though Main has been studying Latin and Greek he has a difficult home life and is "somewhat Raw; yet I hope you'l wink at it." The letter, dated July 2, 1725, is written on a folded folio-sized leaf; there are handwritten notes about Massachusetts towns on the verso.

Father Abbey's Will, To which is now added, a letter of courtship to his virtuous..., undated

Goodspeed 9, Ford 609.

Father Abbey's Will. To which is now added, a letter of Courtship to his virtuous..., undated

Goodspeed 14.

Father Abbey's Will. To which is now added, a Letter of Courtship to his virtuous..., [ca. 1800]

Goodspeed 15.

Father Abbey's Will. To which is added, a letter of Courtship, to his virtuous..., undated

Not included on Goodspeed's list.

Photostat copy of Father Abbey's Will. To which is now added, A Letter of Courtship to his virtuous..., [ca. 1780]

Goodspeed 7, Ford 612.

Photostat copy of Father Abbey's Will. To which is added, A Letter of Courtship to his virtuous..., undated

Goodspeed 8, Ford 608.

Letter of attorney, 1767

Document empowering John Harvey and Samuel Johnston to act as Barker's representatives to recover a debt from the estate of Dr. John Craven of North Carolina and to settle Barker's affairs and dispose of his property in North Carolina. Dated 23 May 1767.

Letter of Natick Indians about Magunkaqoug; their unwillingness to sell it, 1715 September 5

One-page handwritten petition to the Trustees signed by Natick Indians expressing unwillingness to sell their lands.

Committee of Natick yr letter of 29th May 1722 to Mr. Leverett, 1722 May 29

One-page handwritten letter signed by Thomas Waban, Solomon Thomas, and Benjamin Tray regarding a "settlement in ye Gospel ministry, among us in our town of Natick."