David Barclay's report of his missionary labors : manuscript, 1800

A chronological account of Barclay's missionary tour, chiefly in New England, 4 July-3 Sept. 1799. Entries mention the religious activities of the areas he visited, and in some cases mention the funds available to hire a minister in the community.

Records of the Debating Club of Resident Graduates, 1792-1793

This journal contains minutes from meetings held from February 1792 through October 1793. These minutes include the names of participants and the questions and arguments which were debated, including: whether or not French slaves in the West Indies should be emancipated; whether or not reading novels was beneficial; whether sermons were more effective when memorized than when simply read; whether theater contributed to corrupt morals; whether drunkenness or gambling was more detrimental to society; and whether or not French assistance to the colonies in their Revolutionary War provided sufficient cause for the United States to join with France in its own wars. Most of the topics of debate centered on religion, government and education. Several entries also include notes on related topics of discussion, including the reasons for Native American tribes' hostilities against federal authorities, and there are several references to published works which were cited and consulted in the course of debate.

Eulogy of Samuel Shapleigh, April 1800

White entitled this document: Oration occasioned by the death of Samuel Shapleigh Esq. who died at Cambridge April 18th, 1800. The eulogy honors Samuel Shapleigh, who graduated with the Harvard College class of 1789 and served as both the Butler and Librarian of Harvard before his death in 1800.

[Admittatur of Samuel Weed (Harvard AB 1800)], 1796 August 17

Published copy of the 1790 College Laws, bound in modern board binding, with the admittatur of undergraduate Samuel Weed signed by President Joseph Willard on August 17, 1796.

Letter from Samuel Willard, Lancaster, Massachusetts, to Catherine Willard, Petersham, Massachusetts, February 3, 1800

Willard mentions that he spent his vacation in Lancaster, comments on the weather, and asks his family to write more often.

Letter from Samuel Willard, Lancaster, Massachusetts, to William Willard and Katherine Willard, Petersham, Massachusetts, October 14, 1800

Willard apologizes for and describes disciplinary action taken against him by Harvard’s government, and explains that he has been sent to study under Reverend Thayer in Lancaster.

Payment order for Martha Thayer, 1800 March 26

Handwritten order to John Sale to pay scholarship funds to Martha Thayer for use by her son Andrew Eliot Thayer (Harvard AB 1803), signed by William Emerson, David Tilden, and James Morrill.

Payment order for Martha Thayer, 1800 December 8

Handwritten order to John Sale to pay scholarship funds to Martha Thayer for use by her son Andrew Eliot Thayer (Harvard AB 1803), signed by William Emerson, David Tilden, and James Morrill.

Payment order for Ezra Ripley, 1801 July 13

Handwritten order to John Sale to pay scholarship funds to Ezra Ripley for use by his son Samuel Ripley (Harvard AB 1804), signed by William Emerson, David Tilden, and James Morrill.

Quarter bill for Samuel Abbot signed by Steward Caleb Gannett, 1782 November 28

Printed quarter bill for Samuel Abbot (Harvard AB 1785) with sizing and punishment totals, and handwritten credits, signed by Steward Caleb Gannett.