"Certificate respecting the Rev. John Seccombe," 1795 August

One leaf (pages 301-302) of the August, 1795 issue of Massachusetts Magazine with an editorial regarding the authorship of Father Abbey's Will. The article identifies John Seccombe as the author based on information provided by "Thaddeus Mason, Esq. of Cambridge, the only surviving classmate, and very intimate friend of the Rev. John Seccombe."

Will of the Rev. Andrew Croswell, 1785 November

This folder contains three handwritten copies of the November 8, 1785, will of Andrew Croswell and a copy of the inventory of Croswell's estate.

Letter from William Croswell to Redford Webster, 1820 February 24

Draft of a one-page letter declining a request by Webster.

Letters from William Croswell to Redford Webster, 1821 January

This folder contains drafts of two one-page letters, dated January 5, 1821, and January 9, 1821, regarding financial assistance.

Letter from William Croswell to Dr. Webster, 1823 September 16

Draft of a letter regarding aid from the Pemberton Fund.

Payment order for Nathanael Gardner on behalf of his son, 1735 October 20

Handwritten order to John Sale to pay scholarship funds to Nathanael Gardner on behalf of his son Nathaniel Gardner (Harvard AB 1739), signed by Thomas Foxcroft, Charles Chauncey, Samuel Marshall, Zechariah Thayer, and Thomas Waite.

Payment order for Nathanael Gardner on behalf of his son, 1737 July 1

Handwritten order to John Sale to pay scholarship funds to Nathanael Gardner on behalf of his son Nathaniel Gardner (Harvard AB 1739), signed by Thomas Foxcroft, Charles Chauncey, Samuel Marshall, Thomas Waite, and Cornelius Thayer.