Student mathematical proofs by Edward Stephen (?) Wigglesworth, 1788

Sheet with two handwritten mathematical proofs signed "Wigglesworth, 1788," likely referring Harvard student Edward Stephen Wigglesworth. The first proof, titled "Problem 1st," examines a prompt beginning, "Given the distance between the Centers of the Sun and Planet, and their quantities of matter; to find a place where a body will be attracted to neither of them." The second proof, titled "Problem 2d," begins "A & B having returned from a journey, had riden [sic] so far that if the square of the number of miles..." and asks "how many miles did each of them travel?"

Letter from Edward Holyoke to his child, 1766, January 18

One-page handwritten letter from Harvard President Edward Holyoke (1689-1769) requesting that the letter's unidentified recipient locate a book on academic costume previously mentioned by "Secry Oliver," referring to the Secretary of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Andrew Oliver (1706-1774; Harvard AB 1724). In the letter, Holyoke explained that College alumni wished to give him a gown, and he wanted to determine the appropriate design for the head of a college. The recipient of the letter is identified only as "My dear Child" from "Yo'r Affect. Father, E. Holyoke." The letter also includes the note, "Give my love to my Dau'ter."

Almanac, annotated, 1737

Copy of The New England Diary: Or, Almanack for the year of our Lord Christ, 1737 ... (Boston 1737) annotated by Andrew Bordman II with brief entries in the margins. "Bowen, 1737" reflecting the name of the almanac's author, Nathan Bowen, is written in the top margin of the title page. "Andrew Bordman of Cambridge" inscribed on title page. The volume includes notes on the installation of Edward Holyoke as President of Harvard.

Ecclesiastical memorials, relating chiefly to religion, and the reformation of it and the emergencies of the Church of England under King Henry VIII., King Edward VI., and Queen Mary I., with large appendixes, containing original papers, records, [etc.]

v.1,pt.1. Ecclesiastical memorials... under King Henry VIII.-v.1,pt.2. Appendix, containing records, letters and other original writings referred to in the Memorials under the reign of Kin Henry VIII.-v.2, pt.1-2. Historical memorials, chiefly ecclesiastical...under the reign and influence of King Edward the Sixth.-v.3, pt.1-2. Historical memorials, ecclesiastical and civil of events under the reign of Queen Mary I.

An historical essay on the Magna Charta of King John : to which are added the Great Charter in Latin and English ; the charters of liberties and confirmations, granted by Henry III and Edward I ; the original charter of the forests ; and various authentic instruments connected with them ; explanatory notes on their several privileges ; a descriptive account of the principal originals and editions extant, both in print and manuscript /

Mode of access: Internet.

Original letters, written during the reigns of Henry VI., Edward IV., and Richard III. by various persons of rank or consequence; containing many curious anecdotes, relative to that period of our history,

Vol. 5 has title "Original letters, written during the reigns of Henry VI., Edward IV., Edward V., Richard III., and Henry VII." This volume was published after Fenn's death by his nephew, William Frere, and includes an "Advertisement containing notices of the life of Sir John Fenn, by ... Frere."

Ecclesiastical memorials, relating chiefly to religion, and the reformation of it, and the emergencies of the Church of England, under King Henry VIII. King Edward VI. and Queen Mary I. with large appendixes, containing original papers, records, &c. /

Binder's title: Strype's works, VIII-XIII.

The theological works of Edward Burton.

Each vol. has special title page and index.

The evidences of Christianity.

v.1. A preliminary discourse on the evidences of Christianity, by Archibald Alexander. An apology for Christianity, in a series of letters, addressed to Edward Gibbon, by R. Watson. An apology for the Bible, in a series of letters, addressed to Thomas Paine, by R. Watson. A reivew of the internal evidence of the Christian religion, by Soame Jenyns. A short and easy method with the Deists, by Charles Leslie.--v.2. A review of the evidences of Christianity, by William Paley.

Remarks of Mr. Edward Everett, of Massachusetts : in the House of Representatives, May 17, 1832, on the Apportionment bill.

Caption title.

Speech of the Hon. Edward Everett, in the House of Representatives of the United States, March 9, 1926 : in committee, on the proposition to amend the Constitution.

Mode of access: Internet.

[Edward Everett pamphlet vol.]

Includes speeches by other congressmen as well.

An historical essay on the Magna Charta of King John : to which are added, the Great Charter in Latin and English : the charters of liberties and confirmations, granted by Henry III and Edward I ... /

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Original letters, written during the reigns of Henry VI., Edward IV., and Richard III,

Vol. 5 has title "Original letters, written during the reigns of Henry VI., Edward IV., Edward V., Richard III., and Henry VII." This vol. was published after Fenn's death by his nephew, William Frere, and includes an "Advertisement containing notices of the life of Sir John Fenn, by ... Frere."