Photostat copy of Father Abbey's Will: Cambridge, December 1730. "Some time since..., 1797

Goodspeed 12.

Photostat copy of Father Abbey's Will. Cambridge, December 1730. "Some time since..., [ca. 1797]

Goodspeed 13, Ford 613.

Photostat copy of Father Abbey's Will. To my dear wife..., undated

Goodspeed 18, Ford 617.

IV. Sheet music of Father Abbey's Will dedicated to the Graduates of Harvard University, 1850

Sheet music for Father Abbey's Will published in Boston by Oliver Ditson.

"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."

Address of the Trustees of a London Charity School to the Parent of a proposed scholar, 1776 June 24

This two-and-a-half-page handwritten document contains a copy of a set of rules for a parent of a school identified as "Saint Mary Rotherhith United Society."

Vote of the Selectmen of Boston respecting Clarke's children, 1780 August 30

One-page handwritten copy of the vote of the Boston Selectmen responding to Croswell's complaint, as usher of the South Grammar School of Boston, against a parent.

Gauger's certificate, 1785 September 10

One-page handwritten document certifying Caleb Hayden was taught the art of gauging.

Penmanship specimens, 1786-1787

This folder contains two penmanship specimens dated 1786 and 1787.

Certificate of the Selectmen of Boston, 1787 August 22

Two handwritten copies of a document certifying Croswell's employment as an usher in the Boston South Public Grammar School.

Recommendation of William Croswell, 1787 November

This folder contains two handwritten documents recommending Croswell as an instructor of literature, languages, and mathematics.

Terms of partnership with Mr. S. Cheney, 1797 August 28

Two leaves containing a handwritten agreement between Samuel Cheney and William Croswell as partners in school-keeping.

Regulations for school while in partnership with S. C[heney], 1798 January 1

Printed circular signed by Samuel Cheney stating school regulations.

Accounting notes related to rent and the Middle Street School, 1798-1802

One leaf containing handwritten financial notes related to the closing of the Middle Street School and subsequent rent payments.

£ taken by Branch Scholars from December 1, 1798-1800

Two-page document containing financial calculations related to Croswell's day and evening students.