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Shurtleff, Roswell, 1773-1861

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1773 - 1861

Biography

Roswell Shurtleff was born on August 29, 1773, in Ellington, Connecticut. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1799. From 1800 to 1804, Shurtleff was a tutor at the College, after which he began his study of divinity. After being ordained an evangelist in 1810, Shurtleff became the pastor of the Congregational Church at Dartmouth College, as well as College librarian. He began teaching at the College as professor of moral philosophy and political economy in 1827, a position he held until 1838, when he became professor emeritus. Shurtleff died on February 4, 1861, in Hanover, NH.

Found in 87 Collections and/or Records:

Abner Phelps letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 811317
Mss 811317
Date(s): 1811-05-17
Scope and Contents

Letter from Abner Phelps of Belchertown to Roswell Shurtleff, enquiring about Mr. Porter and suggesting that Dartmouth College give Justus Forward an honorary degree.

Abraham Burnham letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 806118
Mss 806118
Date(s): 1806-01-18
Abstract

In English.

Absalom Peters letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 819155
Mss 819155
Date(s): 1819-02-05
Abstract

In English.

Alden Partridge letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 835452
Mss 835452
Date(s): 1835-08-02
Abstract

In English.

Amos Avery Brewster et. al letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 817201
Mss 817201
Date(s): 1817-03-01
Abstract

In English.

Articles of neglect

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 806478
Mss 806478
Date(s): 1806-08-28
Abstract

In English.

B. Silliman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 814475
Mss 814475
Date(s): 1814-08-25
Scope and Contents

Letter from B. Silliman of New Haven to Prof. Shurtleff, advises addressee that he has been elected a member of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences. Incloses printed Constitution of said Academy.

Benjamin Joseph Gilbert et. al. letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 804508.1
Mss 804508.1
Date(s): 1804-09-08
Abstract

In English.

Benjamin Joseph Gilbert et.al. letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 804508
Mss 804508
Date(s): 1804-09-08
Abstract

In English.

Charles Marsh letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 817116
Mss 817116
Date(s): 1817-01-16
Abstract

In English.

Charles Marsh letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 811402.1
Mss 811402.1
Date(s): 1811-07-02
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter fro Charles Marsh in Woodstock to Roswell Shurtleff giving advice concernint Shurtleff's co-operation with the Presbytery.

Christ Church in Hanover vote

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 805471
Mss 805471
Date(s): 1805-08-21
Abstract

In English.

Christ Church records of a meeting

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 810413.1
Mss 810413.1
Date(s): 1810-07-13
Abstract

In English.

Church Committee letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 801375
Mss 801375
Date(s): 1801-06-25
Scope and Contents

Letter from the Church Committee of Salsbury to R. Shurtleff asking him to come to Salisbury to Preach and discuss taking church there permanently.

Church of Christ at Dartmouth College letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 811407
Mss 811407
Date(s): 1811-07-07
Scope and Contents

Letter from the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College to Roswell Shurtleff, asking him to announce communion for next Sunday. Signed by Caleb Fuller, moderator.

Dartmouth College Library catalog

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 815540
Mss 815540
Date(s): 1815-09-
Abstract

In English.

David Hibbard letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 835474
Mss 835474
Date(s): 1835-08-24
Abstract

In English.

Dr. S. Farnsworth letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 811525
Mss 811525
Date(s): 1811-09-25
Scope and Contents

Letter from Dr. S. Farnsworth to Rev. Roswell Shurtleff, thanking him for his interest in Farnsworth's son Benjamin and begging him to influence the boy to have outside interests, exercise and not devote all his time to religion.

E. Dunbar letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 810363.1
Mss 810363.1
Date(s): 1810-04-13
Abstract

In English.

E. Porter letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 803610
Mss 803610
Date(s): 1803-11-10
Abstract

In English.

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