Guarantee of financial support for student James Savage, signed by William Tudor and John Cooper, 1799 July 25

This legal agreement, a guarantee of financial support for entering student James Savage (A.B. 1803), was signed on July 25, 1799 by his two guarantors, William Tudor and John Cooper. The document was also signed by two witnesses, William Tudor's sons John Henry Tudor and Frederic Tudor. The agreement specifies that, in the event of Savage's failure to settle all financial obligations to the President and Fellows of Harvard College during the course of his studies, the two guarantors would be responsible for a payment of two hundred ounces of silver. It seems that the Tudors and Cooper were relatives of Savage, thus explaining their desire to assure his entry to Harvard by entering into this financial obligation.

Letter from Daniel Upton to James Savage, 1799 September 29

Daniel Upton wrote this letter from Machias, Maine on September 29, 1799; it is addressed to James Savage, who was then a freshman at Harvard College. In the letter, Upton advises Savage to study ardently, avoiding the temptation to procrastinate. He thanks Savage for having sent him a copy of "Mr. Lowell's oration" and sends greetings to a Mr. Holbrook and Mr. Jones. He also passes along the fond wishes of those in Machias who know Savage, including John Cooper and his wife, Phineas Bruce and his wife, and Hannah Bruce (Upton's future wife). Upton explains that he is writing the letter in a hurry because he is sending it on board with Captain Merryman, who is about to set sail, presumably for Boston.

Student notebook of James Blake on Hebrew grammar, 1767

A small paper notebook containing eight-pages of English notes on Hebrew grammar and Hebrew script written by Harvard undergraduate James Blake in 1767. The title of the first page, "Of Nouns," is annotated with the note, "Benj'm Wadsworth, 1767" and the recto of the back cover contains a personal note to "Rev'd Mr. Wadsworth" signed "J. B.," presumably referring to Benjamin Wadsworth (1750-1826; Harvard AB 1769).

Letters from Thomas James Maling to William Tudor,

Six letters providing information about British naval vessels and news of the movements of French vessels and South American belligerents. He also mentions the silver mining partnership and the agent B. Llaveria. Included are a letter from Maling’s wife, and one letter from Maling in Spanish

Letters from Thomas James Maling to William Tudor,

Four letters regarding the conflicts in South America, including the movements of military leaders Juan Manuel de Rosas, Juan Lavalle, and Simón Bolívar, as well as politics in Europe. Also included are mentions of communication with B. Llaveria, the agent for supplying the silver mining operation.

Letter from James L. Swett,

One letter sent from Valparaiso, Chile, noting the achievement of peace between Peru and Colombia, and the status of the presidency in Chile. Swett also writes regarding the prospects of the Chanca silver mine and offers updates on two of the other partners in the enterprise, Nixon and McCall.

James Otis research materials,

Includes copies of correspondence from James Otis, and copies of historical summaries of the Stamp Act and extracts from the annual register, circa 1760s.

James Otis research materials,

Includes extracts from Benjamin Franklin’s works.

James Otis research materials,

Includes notes on activities of the Stamp Act Congress in 1765.

James Otis research materials,

Includes copies of correspondence from James Otis, notes on the American Revolution, and an extract from the Journal of Congress, approximately 1760s-1780s.

James Otis research materials,

Draft of Tudor’s manuscript, interfiled with loose notes and extracts from John Reeves’ work on English law, and a copy of Otis’ supposed work, "An Appeal to the World, or, a Vindication of the Town of Boston," approximately 1760s-1820s.

James Otis research materials,

Draft of Tudor's manuscript, interfiled with loose notes and copies of various documents regarding the Boston Tea Party and the Charter Oak tree.

James Otis research materials,

Notes for a chapter that included the history of two pieces of artillery, the "Adams" and the "Hancock," used in Revolutionary War; epitaph in Latin on William Bollan, and agent for the province of Massachusetts, and Governor William Shirley; clippings regarding the death of General James Warren.

Vote of the immediate government for the suspension of James L. Murray,

Vote of the Corporation, signed by Kirkland.

James Otis research materials,

Undated copied and original correspondence and remembrances of James Otis.