[Research notebook], 1799

Small paper notebook containing handwritten research notes related to the question of the taxation of the real estate of New England institutions. The first four pages of the booklet contain notes on Thomas Clap's The annals or history of Yale-College,and are followed by a section of notes titled "Memorandum 1799" that contains extracts and figures related to taxation.

"P" notebook, 1799

Small paper notebook containing handwritten facts and figures documenting the benefits received by the town of Cambridge from the College. The notebook contains much of the same information in the Committee notebook (HUM 79 Box 1, Folder 52). Most entries list financial benefits such as the College's payments to local tradesman, the schoolmaster, and the first parish minister, as well as income received by local merchants and boarding houses from College students and officers. The cover is inscribed "P."

[Questions about real estate, 1799]

One leaf containing handwritten research questions regarding the holding of real estate and related tax exemptions, the College charters and temporary orders, and the tutors of the College.

[Questions about taxation, 1799]

One leaf containing handwritten research questions regarding the taxation of the College and tax exemptions offered to ministers. The paper was originally folded in three sections and a portion of the third section is missing.

[Taxation research notes, 1799]

Folded leaf containing handwritten notes and figures related to tax acts, including a section of notes related to the use of "Sevill, Pillar, or Mexico" foreign silver coins. A section of the text is written in very faded pencil.

Miscellaneous publication - University of Kansas, Museum of Natural History.

no.20 (1959)

Early considerations proposed to Corporation relative to choice of Professor, [1804]

Small leaf containing handwritten notes outlining the guidelines that should guide the selection of a new Professor. Title transcribed from verso.

Character of the Mr. Appleton, 1804 November 12

Small leaf containing a handwritten extract from a November 12, 1804 letter by Rev. Joseph Lathrop to Rev. John Lathrop recommending Rev. Jesse Appleton as the successor to Dr. Tappan.

Miscellaneous publication - University of Kansas, Museum of Natural History.

no.9 (1956)

Letter from John Lathrop to Eliphalet Pearson, 1805 October 30

One folded-leaf containing a letter from John Lathrop to Pearson requesting his attendance at a meeting of the Harvard Corporation.

Letter from Ebenezer Storer to Eliphalet Pearson, 1806 March 22

One-leaf containing a letter from Ebenezer Storer requesting Pearson to provide information about Harvard real estate.

The University of Kansas science bulletin.

v.49:no.13 (1972)

[Taxation research notes, 1794]

One leaf containing a handwritten incomplete text arguing for the creation of tables containing financial data found in government records and account books, as a means of comparing the value of real estate, silver, and salaries, in part to "ascertain how much of the present expense of supporting a family is to be attributed to the present mode of living." The page has the remnants of a red wax seal.

The University of Kansas science bulletin.

v.48:no.14-26 (1969-1970)

The University of Kansas science bulletin.

v.49:no.1-8 (1970-1971)