Family genealogy, 1812

One-leaf handwritten draft of a Croswell genealogy begun by William Croswell in 1812.

Instructions to S.C., [1797?]

Undated, two-page list of instructions written by Croswell presumably to Samuel Cheney with directions for paying bills and delivering books.

Drafts of letter regarding a teaching position, [1797 August 3]

Two incomplete drafts of a letter to an unidentified recipient regarding the salary for a teaching position with the Academy at Jamaica in New York City.

Letters to Hannah Collins, 1806 July

Two letters to Hannah Collins dated July 26 and 29, 1806, regarding money owed by Croswell for washing services.

Note to unidentified recipient, 1822 February 22

Draft of a brief note requesting aid in submitting statement to the Harvard Board of Overseers.

Letter to an unidentified recipient, [1824]

Two drafts of a letter to an unidentified recipient requesting work as a copyist.

Letters to Mrs. Bowker, 1828 August 9

Copy of a letter related to the settlement of debt with Bowker's father.

Letter book, 1829-1833

This paper notebook contains handwritten copies of twenty-two letters and petitions written by Croswell between June 9, 1829 and July 11, 1833, to various recipients that primarily describe his employment with Harvard College and need for financial assistance.

Letter from E. D. (fragment), undated

Fragment of a personal note signed "E.D."

Petition for financial assistance, 1806 September

One-page draft of a request by Croswell to an unidentified entity for financial assistance.

Letters to the Corporation of Harvard College, 1819-1829

Paper notebook containing copies of letters sent by Croswell to the Harvard Corporation in relation to his work on the Harvard Library Catalogue.

Memorials to the Harvard Corporation, 1819 October-1821 June

Six documents containing drafts and copies of eleven letters.

Memorials and petitions, also letters to Hon. Boards, 1822-1833

Paper notebook containing copies of letters sent by Croswell to the Harvard Board of Overseers, the Boston City Council, the Boston School Committee, and the Harvard Benevolent Society.

Memorial to the Harvard Corporation, 1821 November

Three drafts of a letter.

Memorial to the Harvard Board of Overseers, 1822 April

Two drafts of a letter.