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Legge, William, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, 1731-1801

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1731 - 1801

Biography

William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth was Secretary of State for the Colonies from 1772 to 1775. Lord Dartmouth was a large donor to and the leading trustee for the English trust that would finance the establishment of the Moor's Charity School, in Lebanon, Connecticut by Eleazar Wheelock to educate and convert the Indians. Wheelock subsequently founded Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, naming the school in Lord Dartmouth's honour, in hopes of getting his financial support. Lord Dartmouth refused. He died on July 15, 1801.

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

2nd Earl of Dartmouth William Legge letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 787372
Mss 787372
Date(s): 1787-06-22
Abstract

In English.

2nd earl of Dartmouth William Legge letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 798302.1
Mss 798302.1
Date(s): 1798-05-02
Scope and Contents

Document from the 2nd earl of Dartmouth William Legge giving power of attorney to his wife.

Benjamin Franklin letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 772658.1
Mss 772658.1
Date(s): 1772-12-08
Scope and Contents

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to Lord Dartmouth to give Lord Dartmouth more information about the sentiments of the American people he is forwarding a letter from Mr. Cushing. Hopes to receive an answer. Includes portrait of B. Franklin.

[Lord Dartmouth, St. James' Square to unknown,] June 15

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 000365.1
Mss 000365.1
Date(s): undated
Abstract

William Legge (2nd Earl of Dartmouth) writes a note that he encloses a ticket to the British Galleries. Recipient unknown.

William Legge 2nd Earl of Dartmouth letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 796109
Mss 796109
Date(s): 1796-01-09
Scope and Contents

Three page letter from William Legge 2nd Earl of Dartmouth in [London, England] to Samuel Lysons informing Lysons that he will probably be appointed to the office of Keeper of the Records. Mentions Cobbett and Addington.

William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 780172
Mss 780172
Date(s): 1780-02-22
Scope and Contents

Letter from William Legge 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, to [Sir William Hamilton] Writer fears the music has been seized by the Spaniards and that the death of Douglas' son was a great blow. Hopes Lady Hamilton is well.

William Legge 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, Sir Sidney Stafford Smythe, John Thornton, Charles Hardy, Daniel West, Samuel Savage, Robert Keen letter (copy)

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 771401
Mss 771401
Date(s): 1771-07-01
Scope and Contents Addressee's William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, Sir Sidney Stafford Smythe, John Thornton, Charles Hardy, Daniel West, Samuel Savage, Robert Keen to Sir John Wentworth. Letter of April 28, 1770 recieved and also request of Trustees of Dartmouth College, dated Dec. 14, 1769, that Lord Bishop of London be made a Trustee for money collected by Mr. Occom; the purpose of which is to be applied to instructing Indian youth. This is Dr. Wheelock's original plan and distinct and separate from the...
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