Letter from Samuel Willard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Catherine Willard, Petersham, Massachusetts, September 6, 1799

Willard complains about not having received requested items sooner, explains that his aunt gave him some furniture, discusses friends in Lancaster, mentions a blue coat that he would like to have made, and describes the house that he lives in, which was called “the Den or College House.”

Letter from Samuel Willard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to William Willard, Petersham, Massachusetts, November 22, 1799

Willard details his various expenses for food, wood, tuition, and books, and explains his bill payment schedule. He also mentions President Willard and sends best wishes to his mother, brother, and sister.

Letter from Samuel Willard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Catherine Willard, Petersham, Massachusetts, November 22, 1799

Willard discusses tailoring his coat, asks to be sent another towel and a Bible, and describes the latest Harvard fashion: “Deep blue is the Colour most in Vogue in this Place.” He also mentions that the “President and his family are pretty well,” and that he is invited to dine with them about once a fortnight.

Almanac, annotated, 1745

Interleaved copy of Nathaniel Ames’ An Astronomical Diary: or, An Almanack for the Year of our Lord Christ, 1745 ... (Boston, 1745) annotated by Andrew Bordman II with regular entries about the weather, and occasional community news. Copy mutilated with some text missing.

Quitclaim, 1745/6 January 27

Handwritten quitclaim by Ebenezer Wadsworth of Grafton as beneficiary of the estate of Benjamin Wadsworth, acknowledging payment by Andrew Bordman.

Quitclaim, 1745/6 January 28

Handwritten quitclaim by Joseph Wadsworth as beneficiary of the estate of Benjamin Wadsworth, acknowledging payment by Andrew Bordman.

Quitclaim, 1745/6 January 28

Handwritten quitclaim by Samuel Wadsworth as beneficiary of the estate of Benjamin Wadsworth, acknowledging payment by Andrew Bordman.

Quitclaim, 1745/6 January 28

Handwritten quitclaim by Jonathan Wadsworth, Benjamin Wadsworth, Benjamin Fenno, and Abigail Fenno as beneficiaries of the estate of Benjamin Wadsworth, acknowledging payment by Andrew Bordman.

Quitclaim, 1745/6 January 28

Handwritten quitclaim by Edward Langdon and Susana Langdon as beneficiaries of the estate of Benjamin Wadsworth, acknowledging payment by Andrew Bordman.

Quitclaim, 1745/6 February 11

Handwritten quitclaim by Benjamin Fuller and Hannah Fuller as beneficiaries of the estate of Benjamin Wadsworth, acknowledging payment by Andrew Bordman.

Quitclaim, 1745/6 February 11

Handwritten quitclaim by Timothy Tolman and Elizabeth Tolman as beneficiaries of the estate of Benjamin Wadsworth, acknowledging payment by Andrew Bordman.

Quitclaim, 1745/6 February 20

Handwritten quitclaim by Jonathan Wadsworth, Jeremiah Tucker, and Mary Tucker as beneficiaries of the estate of Benjamin Wadsworth, acknowledging payment by Andrew Bordman.

Quitclaim, 1745/6 March 1

Handwritten quitclaim by Grace Dean as beneficiary of the estate of Benjamin Wadsworth, acknowledging payment by Andrew Bordman.

Quitclaim, 1745/6 March 8

Handwritten quitclaim by Zebediah Wentworth, Judith Wentworth, and Samuel Wadsworth, guardian of Recompence Wadsworth Stimpson, as beneficiaries of the estate of Benjamin Wadsworth, acknowledging payment by Andrew Bordman.

Statement from Andrew Boardman to Harvard College, 1745-1764, 19 September 1764

Statement of Andrew Boardman III's account with Harvard College for the years 1745 to 1764.