The mammalian genera Arctoryctes and Cryptoryctes from the Oligocene and Miocene of North America / Charles A. Reed -- and William D. Turnbull --.

v.15:no.2(1965)

1794, Triennial catalogues annotated by William Winthrop, 1794-1812.

Leather and marbled hardcover binding. Substantially annotated. The volume consists of pages from the published catalogues pasted into a blank volume. The bulk of the volume is comprised of the printed list of graduate names found in the Triennial Catalogue accompanied by handwritten biographical information, usually a sentence in length. It begins with a handwritten section titled "Settled Ministers (in the first Parish in Cambridge)." The entries generally contain a residence, date of death (abbreviated ob), age of death (abbreviated ae), and professional information. While the 1794 Catalogue comprises the majority of the volume, names were added from Triennial Catalogues through the 1812 edition. An example of an entry, for John Hancock (Harvard AB 1754), reads “Rep. for Boston, Maj. Gen. Militia. Ob. Octo. 8. 1793 AE 57 Son of Rev. John of Brantree [sic]." A March 27, 1798 letter to Judge Richard Cranch (1726-1818) from Jeremy Belknap (1744-1798, Harvard AB 1762) pasted into the back of the volume. Written only two months before his death, Belknap describes his plan to "go thro’ the whole Catalogue of the graduates of Harvard College, & relate all that’s proper to be related." Four leaves of biographical notes for the classes of 1642-1686 towards the beginning of the volume are in a different hand with the note "Rev Dr. Holmes's handwriting."

Complaint of Harvard President and Tutors against Nathan Prince, submitted to Governor William Shirley and the Board of Overseers on Jan. 29, 1741

President Edward Holyoke and Tutors Henry Flynt, Joseph Mayhew, and Thomas Marsh accused Prince of "sundry crimes & misdemeanors" and "sundry evil actions," including weakening and undermining the College government, showing contempt towards his fellow Tutors and towards Hollis Professor John Winthrop (who he claimed "knew no more of Philosophy than a Brute"), and making insulting remarks on numerous occasions. Prince was accused of calling others "Fool, Rogue, Rascal, Puppy &c." and of calling Col. Brattle "a Devilish Lyar." He was also accused of "appearing often times, to be what is commonly stil'd the worse for Drink" and of neglecting his duties towards his students.

Letter from Edward Holyoke to his child, 1766, January 18

One-page handwritten letter from Harvard President Edward Holyoke (1689-1769) requesting that the letter's unidentified recipient locate a book on academic costume previously mentioned by "Secry Oliver," referring to the Secretary of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Andrew Oliver (1706-1774; Harvard AB 1724). In the letter, Holyoke explained that College alumni wished to give him a gown, and he wanted to determine the appropriate design for the head of a college. The recipient of the letter is identified only as "My dear Child" from "Yo'r Affect. Father, E. Holyoke." The letter also includes the note, "Give my love to my Dau'ter."

Student essay attributed to William Ellery Channing, 1797 June 5

Three-page handwritten essay composed in English and attributed to Harvard undergraduate William Ellery Channing. The verso of the last page is inscribed "Channing 5 June 97." A quotation from Edward Young appears at the top of the first page: "A Competence is vital to content / Much wealth is corpulence, if not disease" and discusses the topic of affluence. The document includes edits and struck-through words.

Letters from Thomas Handasyd Perkins to William Tudor,

Three letters written to Tudor in Peru. Perkins responds to Tudor’s reports on the prospects of trade in South America and reflects on other issues relating to trade. He also relays details of Lafayette’s visit to America and the public’s reception. One letter discusses Spanish pressure on the United States relating to the war and responds to Tudor’s letters regarding the General Carrington. He also comments on the election at home: "Adams will probably be president."

Letters from Alfred Cobb to William Tudor,

Six letters reporting on communications with American merchants and naval officers, and various incidents involving American vessels. He also comments on the election of John Quincy Adams as president. Cobb includes copies of his correspodence with Lieutenant John Percival regarding the interception of Percival’s ship by Chilean Admiral Manuel Blanco Encalada.

Letters from Alfred Cobb to William Tudor,

Six letters, including copies of correspondence with Lieutenant John Percival and other officials regarding a demand for a "forced contribution" of one thousand dollars to a South American military officer. Also includes a letter and report on the condition of United States commerce in South America. Two letters are in Spanish.

Letters from Michael Hogan to William Tudor,

Four letters discussing news of friends and domestic politics and the presidential election, in addition to trade and purchases of certain goods.

Letter from Isaac Hull to William Tudor,

Three letters regarding the court martial and trial of Tudor’s brother-in-law, Charles Stewart, and French naval activities in the area. One letter was written by Hull’s wife.

Letters from Beverly Kennon to William Tudor,

Six letters regarding the imprisonment of American seamen in South America and those who willingly left American vessels after being enticed by the Peruvian government.

Letters from Beverly Kennon to William Tudor,

Five letters regarding naval movements near Lima, as well as domestic news and politics, including the trial of Charles Stewart.