Student notebook of Ebenezer Parkman, 1720

The small hardcover notebook contains a manuscript copy of Charles Morton's Natural Philosophy copied by student Ebenezer Parkman (Harvard Class of 1721) in 1720, as well as notes on Hebrew grammar. The flyleaf has a faded note, "[This copy] was probably made by Parkman H.U. 1721 afterward minister of Westboro." The title page of the volume includes the handwritten title "Phylosophia Natvralis: Naturall Philosophy, By the Reverd Mr. Charles Morton Pastor of a Church in Charles Town, Beegan [sic] to recite it December 11, 1720 Willm Brattle's Book 1720 ended January 30 Anno Domini 1720 [January 30, 1720/1721]." The final page of the transcription is signed and dated "June 18, 1720 Parkman." The last pages of the volume consist of notes on Hebrew Grammar titled "Instruction in Hebrew."

Student notebook of Jonathan Trumbull, 1724-1725

The bound notebook contains academic texts copied by Harvard student Jonathan Trumbull in 1724 and 1725. The volume includes transcriptions of Harvard Instructor Judah Monis' Hebrew Grammar, Tutor William Brattle's Compendium of Logic, and Fellow Charles Morton's Natural Logic.

An Act of Assembly of Barbadoes to regulate sales at outcry and the proceedings of persons executing the office of Provost Marshall General ofthe said island and their under officers, 1763

An Act of Assembly of Barbadoes to regulate sales at outcry and the proceedings of persons executing the office of Provost Marshall General of the said island and their under officers (leaf 1) ; A state of some matters relative to the office of Provost Marshall, and to the passing of this bill (leaf 9) ; Observations drawn up by Jonathan Blenman Esq. his Majestys Atty. Gen. in Barbadoes ... on the Act as it had been first brought in 1761 (leaf 13) ; and two leaves laid in ; Power of attorney, granted to Christopher Scandrett, signed by Francis Reynolds and his son Thomas (25 April 1766) ; Petition of Francis Reynolds to the Lords Commissioners of Trade and Plantations (1766).

Notebook of John Allen, 1772

Paper-covered notebook containing handwritten poems and verse by Harvard graduate John Allen. Some of the poems refer to Allen’s illnesses in October 1772. The notebook also contains a short list titled “The Gentleman that I wrote diplomas for," with a list of sixteen individuals who received degrees from Harvard. The inside cover includes the inscription: “John Allen – November 4, 1772. Poetic Composition.” “Dr. T. C. Gilman” is stamped on cover.

Student notebook of James Varney, 1721-1725

The bound notebook contains academic texts copied by Harvard student James Varney in the early 1720s. The texts are written tête-bêche (where both ends of the volume are used to begin writing). The front paste-down endpaper reads 'James Varney his book 1724,' and the rear paste-down endpaper reads 'Joseph Lovett' [AB 1728].

The Mahomedan law of succession to the property of intestates: in Arabick, engraved on copper plates from an ancient manuscript

with a verbal translation and explanatory notes by William Jones.

Narratives to be recited at the commemorative assembly (majlis) held on the 10th and 20th days after the martyrdom anniversary of Imām Ḥusain : manuscript, 1890?

Title provided by cataloger.

Advice to young men, and (incidentally) to young women, in the middle and higher ranks of life. In a series of letters, addressed to a youth, a bachelor, a lover, a husband, a citizen or a subject.

Mode of access: Internet.

Aims and aids for girls and young women, on the various duties of life, including physical, intellectual, and moral development; self-culture, improvement, dress, beauty, fashion, employment, education, the home, relations, their duties to young men, marriage, womanhood and happiness.

Mode of access: Internet.

Advice to young men on their duties and conduct in life.

Mode of access: Internet.

Advice to young men : and (incidentally) to young women, in the middle and higher ranks of life: in a series of letters addressed to a youth, a bachelor, a lover, a husband, a father, a citizen, or a subject /

Mode of access: Internet.

A new and accurate map of the British dominions in America, according to the Treaty of 1763, divided into the several provinces and jurisdictions : projected upon the best authorities and astronomical observations /

Relief shown pictorially.

A new and accurate map of the British dominions in America, according to the Treaty of 1763, divided into the several provinces and jurisdictions : projected upon the best authorities and astronomical observations /

Relief shown pictorially.

Rough sketch of the country from Lake Champlain and the River Sorell extending to the eastward as far as the River St. Francois and the Cohos on the Connecticut, shewing the march of 21 officers & Canadians in October and November 1780 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Carleton, in order to discover the road cut by the rebels under the direction of Colonel Hazen in the year 1778 & 1779.

Scale not given.

[Map of coast from southern Florida to central New Jersey].

Depths shown by soundings.