Classed book list, undated

This four-page undated list contains book titles primarily arranged into classes. The last page is titled, "Books for the red stamp."

[Natural Philosophy book list, 1790]

One leaf containing a handwritten list of books marked "Natural Philosophy." Entries contain the author's last name and abbreviated title; five books have dates. The page is inscribed "Callender" and likely refers to John Callender (Harvard AB 1790).

[Ethics and Moral Philosophy book list, 1790]

One leaf containing a handwritten list of books with one column marked "Ethics" and the other column marked "Moral Philosophy." Entries contain the author's last name and abbreviated title. The page is inscribed "Vose," likely referring to Roger Vose (Harvard AB 1790), and the verso has a fragment of a poem.

[Eastern and Oriental book list, 1790]

Folio-sized leaf containing a handwritten lists of books on the recto and verso. One side contains a list marked "Orient. Dict'y Biblioth. &c," and other side contains a list marked "Eastern." Entries contain the author's last name, abbreviated title, and imprint year. The lists are written on a repurposed account book leaf marked, "Shares of the Fines and Forfeitures recovered in the 1750."

[Ethics and moral philosophy book list, 1790]

One leaf containing a handwritten list of books generally on ethics and moral philosophy, though no subject is identified. Entries contain the author's last name and abbreviated title. The page is inscribed "Paine," likely referring to Robert Treat Paine (Harvard AB 1792), and the verso has a fragment of a student essay on the theme "An undevout astronomer is mad," signed "Paine."

[Book list, ca. 1800]

Slip of paper containing a short list of recipients for an unidentified book including "each College in the U.S.," "each incorporated Academy in Massachusetts," and prominent Massachusetts leaders. The list was probably created between 1800 and 1807.

Mr. Marsh's catalogue, ca. 1764

A half-page handwritten list of books with the author's surname, title, and location in the old Harvard Library, signed "Mr. Marsh." The list includes the note, "Shuckford's Connection is charged to you." The document is undated but presumably was created following the Harvard Hall Fire of 1764 as part of the College's efforts to inventory volumes that were spared because they were checked out at the time of the fire. Many of the books are listed in a charging record for Thomas Marsh recorded in a Harvard library account book (UAIII 50.15.60, Volume 1, Box 95), including "Shuckford's connection" which was charged to Marsh on September 23, 1763.

A Book of Accounts beginning Feb. 26 1791, 1791-1799

The marbled-hardcover book contains three sections: a two column debit and credit entry section for students and tutors, a list of "the Bills of the Senior Class calculated" for 1793 and 1794, and at the end of the volume a personal accounting of expenses from February 1797 through January 1799 kept by Shapleigh during the time he was Harvard's Librarian, for services including mending, wood hauling, and "To Miss Morie for cleaning windows & washing sheets," as well as purchases such as books, coffee, and theater tickets.

"A list of the books belonging to the late Library of Harvard College that were in the hands of the Overseers, Governors, & Students of the College & escap'd the flames," ca. 1764

This list appears to be the most comprehensive in this series. Although its contents are very similar to those of the list in Folder 2, there are some discrepancies. Entries are arranged by format (folio, quarto, octavo) and include the date the book was "delivered" (loaned), the name of the individual who borrowed it, and its author, title, and volume number. Many of the books had been out of the library for decades prior to the fire, with some loaned out since as early as 1742.

List of benefactors who contributed to replacement of books and philosophical apparatus, May 4, 1764

This document lists the names of subscribers who promised funds towards the rebuilding of the library and philosophical apparatus. Entries are divided among three columns, "Apparatus," "Library," and "At large," and include the donor's name and amount promised. Gifts to the library included actual books as well as funds for book purchases.

List of books which entered the library between March and November, 1766 and not accounted for previously

Includes a list of "books belonging to the Old Library sent in by Mr. Marsh, March 25, 1766."

List of benefactors who contributed to replacement of books and philosophical apparatus, 1765

This document lists the names of subscribers who promised funds towards the rebuilding of the library and philosophical apparatus. Entries are divided among three columns, "Apparatus," "Library," and "At large," and include the donor's name and amount promised. Gifts to the library included actual books as well as funds for book purchases.

List of books donated by Mr. Sparrow, undated

List also includes one book donated by a Dr. Amory.

Record book of the settlement of the estate of Pelatiah Webster, 1795-1799

Manuscript record of the disposition of the estate of Pelatiah Webster, kept by his daughter and executrix, Ruth Webster Perit. Begins with a statement of Pelatiah Webster's death on 2 September 1795, followed by a certified copy of his will. Record also includes letter of administration; list of charges, credits, and debts against the estate; funeral costs; descriptions of properties; income from rents, etc.

Docket books and fee book, 1791-1806

Consists of 7 notebooks and 1 account book. Notebooks list cases heard before the Massachusetts Court of Common Pleas for Middlesex and Worcester counties and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (March 1794-Sept. 1797; Sept. 1800-March 1802; June 1805-September 1806) and before the New Hampshire Court of Common Pleas for Hillsborough and Merrimack counties (March 1798-March 1805). The account book includes cases from Sept. 1791-July 1797.