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 89 Collections and/or Records:
Ebenezer Porter letter
In English.
Elisha Rockwood letter
Three-page personal letter from Elisha Rockwood in Westborough to Roswell Shurtledd in Hanover, New Hampshire informing him that Mr. Osgood has admitted to the president that he wrote the letters.
George Shattuck letter
In English.
Henry Bond letter
In English.
J.H. Church letter
In English.
John Codman letter
In English.
John Richards letter
Three-page letter from John Richards in Hanover to Roswell Shurtleff in which he wishes that Shurtleff's friend, Dr. Shattuck, would do something munificent for the College. Writer fears that Chandler Department will take rank of the College. Mann has given the writer his book. Rev, Mr. Case preached for the writer last Sabbath.
John Smith letter
In English.
John Wheelock statement
In English.
Joseph Goffe letter
In English.
J.W. Woodward letter
Letter from J.W. Woodward of Hadley to R. Shurtleff regarding coming commencement and graduation from Dartmouth of addressee.
Leonard Woods letter
Two-page letter from Leonard Woods of Andover, New Hampshire to Roswell Shurtleff in Hanover, New Hampshire, asking Shurtleff to help make it possible for Mr. Bixby to continue at school.
Memorial to the Trustees
In English.
Memorial to the Trustees
In English.
Memorial to the Trustees
In English.
Mighill Blood letter
In English.
Nathan Lord letter
Letter from Nathan Lord at Dartmouth College to Roswell Shurtleff, enclosing the resolution passed by the Dartmouth College trustees on Shurtleff's proposed gift of $ 1000 for the library. Enclosure filed with Mss 852430.
Rev. T.A. Merrill letter
In English.
Richard Lang letter
In English.
Roswell S. Shurtleff list
In English.