Account with Harvard College, 1770-1771

The one page document records Harvard's debit account with Steward Hastings for nails and brads purchased between September 1770 and March 1771.

Estimate for shutters for Harvard Hall, [ca. 1806]

Itemized list of cost estimates for shutters for Harvard Hall, compiled circa 1806. Includes supplies needed to install shutters for 24 windows in Harvard Hall. Materials needed include boards, nails, and cross corner hinges.

Financial memoranda from John Leverett to John White, 29 August 1715

Harvard president John Leverett informs treasurer John White that the Harvard Corporation has voted to allocate funds for repairs to Stoughton College. Also includes a separate receipt for nails purchased in Boston for repairs in Stoughton College dated the same day.

Letter from Caleb Gannett to Eliphalet Pearson, 6 December 1804

College steward Caleb Gannett wrote this letter to interim Harvard president Eliphalet Pearson outlining supply and labor needs for an on-time completion of the new college, Stoughton Hall, in Spring 1805. Supplies include lumber for staircases, corners, and doors; lime and hair for masonry; window weights, oil, paint, nails, hinges, and locks. Gannett also requests the services of a workman to complete a coating for the roof.

Letters from T. Morton Jones to William Tudor,

Three letters and one price circular for patent wrought iron nails. Correspondence includes details on nail design and prices, as well as gossip about mutual friends and associates.