Inscription on cornerstone of University Hall, 1 July 1813

Latin inscription carved into the cornerstone of University Hall laid into place by President John Kirkland on July 1, 1813.

Letter from John Lowell to Loammi Baldwin, 20 October 1813

Lowell recounts meeting Mr. Nelson, a bidder for the stucco and plastering work for University Hall. Lowell recommends that a decision should be made on the work within a week.

Estimate from Josiah Bemis to John Lowell and Loammi Baldwin for Chelmsford granite, [ca. 1813]

Bemis, responding to an advertisement from Lowell and Baldwin requesting bids for building materials, outlines his proposal for using Chelmsford granite for the construction of University Hall. Bemis lists 12 stipulations in his proposal including costs per bricks, techniques for constructing the upper storeys, and labor costs.

Mr. Metcalf & Hunter's estimate, [ca. 1813]

This estimate submitted by Metcalf and Hunter includes their projected costs for completing the outside of University Hall with face stone. Also includes itemized estimates for rough stone work on the cellar and brick laying.

Misr. [Josiah] Moore, [John] Walton's & al's estimate, [ca. 1813]

Moore and Walton's projected cost for finishing University Hall is $5,386.61. This includes finishing the roof, laying the floors, and installing the gutters and windows.

Plan of Cellar Stairs for the South Entry. A reversed set for the North Entry, ca. 1813

Detailed drawing of stairways to be built in University Hall. Includes dimensions for height, length, and width of stairs.

Plan of front stonework for University Hall, ca. 1813

This drawing includes the intricate stonework designed by Charles Bulfinch for University Hall. Each stone is numbered or lettered to indicate the exact stones needed for the project.

Plan of north and south stairs for University Hall, ca. 1813

This drawing includes the dimensions for the north and south stairs as well as for the spaces surrounding the staircases. Dimensions are also given for the windows and doors.

No. 1 Eliphalet Pearson a/c Book relating to the Estate of Mary H. Pearson, 1780-1813

Folio-sized account book in brown paper cover containing accounting records kept by Pearson related to the estate of his daughter Mary Pearson.

Receipts, 1813-1814

Three receipts, dated November 6, 1813, November 30, 1813, and February 15, 1814, for purchases made by Pearson of silver items crafted by Ebenezer Moulton. The receipts were laid into the back of the account book. A photograph of a ladle made by Ebenezer Moulton and listed in one of the receipts is available in the control file for this collection.

[Letter from Samuel Stearns to President Kirkland], 1813 December 7

Letter to President Kirkland regarding a student named Hartshorn.