Book receipt of John Mellen and William Bentley, 1780 June 16

This half-page slip contains receipts for two Harvard College Library books received by Harvard College Tutors John Mellen (1752-1828; Harvard AB 1770) and William Bentley (1759-1819; Harvard AB 1777).

Petition of John Wyeth to the Harvard Corporation, 1780 August 23

In this brief petition of John Wyeth to the Harvard Corporation, he requests the ability to borrow books from the "Publick Library" of the College.

Cymaprimadontidae: a new family of insectivores / John Clark --

v.16:no.8(1968)

Ledger for the Classes of 1703-1718, 1703-1731

The parchment-bound hardcover folio volume contains accounts for Fellows, Tutors, the President, and members of the Classes of 1703-1718. Payments were often made with bills of credit, money, and notes. The Steward's accounts with the College are interspersed in the volume.

Copy of letters from Edward Wigglesworth and Samuel Williams to John Lowell, 1781-1782

Two leaves containing a two-page handwritten copy of the letter from Professor Edward Wigglesworth to John Lowell dated January 3, 1781 (HUM 86 Box 1, Folder 1), and a one-page handwritten copy of the letter from Professor Samuel William to John Lowell dated October [14], 1782 (HUM 86 Box 1, Folder 2).

Copy of letters from Ebenezer Storer to John Lowell, 1782 October 31

Two leaves containing two one-page handwritten copies of letters from Harvard College Treasurer Ebenezer Storer both dated October 31, 1782. The first letter outlines the salaries of several College officers and their funding sources. The second letter details the portion of the salaries received from the rents of the College and the assessments on students. The verso of the second leaf contains a note about the document written by one of John Lowell's sons.

Bond between John Leverett and Elisha Cooke to John White, Treasurer of Harvard College, 1716 November 20

Two folio-sized leaves containing a one-and-a-half page copy of the bond between John Leverett and Elisha Cooke to John White, Treasurer of Harvard, for £200. The bond was witnessed by William Austin and Mary Gilbert. An October 3, 1726 receipt of payment from Nathaniel Byfield on the bond, signed by Treasurer Edward Hutchinson, is located on the verso of the first leaf.

Bond between John Leverett and Edward Hutchinson, Treasurer of Harvard College, 1722 June 13

One-folio sized leaf containing a handwritten copy of a bond between John Leverett and Edward Hutchinson, Treasurer of Harvard. The bond was witnessed by Benjamin Walker and John Edwards, Jr. An October 3, 1726 receipt of payment from Nathaniel Byfield on the bond, signed by Treasurer Edward Hutchinson, is located on the verso of the first leaf.

Copy of the Harvard College Charter of 1650 annotated by John Leverett, undated

One leaf containing a two-page handwritten copy of the Harvard College Charter of 1650 with thirteen numbered annotations in President Leverett's hand. The annotations summarize the duties and powers assigned to the President in the Charter.

[Admittatur of Noah Clap (Harvard AB 1735)], 1731

Small notebook with a handwritten copy of the 1692 College laws copied in Latin by Harvard undergraduate Noah Clap and signed by President Benjamin Wadsworth, Fellow Nathan Prince, and Tutor Stephen Sewall on August 9, 1731.

[Admittatur of John Law (Harvard AB 1804)], 1802 March 1

Published copy of the 1798 College Laws with the admittatur of undergraduate John Law signed by President Joseph Willard on March 1, 1802.

[Admittatur of John Alden], 1812 September 23

Published copy of the 1814 College Laws with the admittatur of undergraduate Isaac Boyle lacking a president's signature.

[Admittatur of John Capen], 1836

Printed copy of the 1833 abstract of laws and regulations with the admittatur of undergraduate John Capen signed by President Josiah Quincy on August 30, 1836. The admittatur also includes a certificate of removal from probation signed December 20, 1836.

Osteology, function, and evolution of the Trematopsid (Amphibia: Labyrinthodontia) nasal region / [by] John R. Bolt --.

v.33:no.2(1974)

Estimate of expense of repairs of Massachusetts by [John] Walton and [Josiah] Moore, 13 January 1806

Includes estimate from Walton & Moore for adding another storey to Massachusetts Hall, replacing the roof, replacing glass, and painting the interior.