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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 89 Collections and/or Records:

Ebenezer Porter letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 817425.1
Mss 817425.1
Date(s): 1817-07-25
Abstract

In English.

Elisha Rockwood letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 811313
Mss 811313
Date(s): 1811-05-13
Scope and Contents

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

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 815156
Mss 815156
Date(s): 1815-02-06
Abstract

In English.

Henry Bond letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 817505
Mss 817505
Date(s): 1817-09-05
Abstract

In English.

J.H. Church letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 807671
Mss 807671
Date(s): 1807-12-21
Abstract

In English.

John Codman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 820609.4
Mss 820609.4
Date(s): 1820-11-09
Abstract

In English.

John Richards letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 851374
Mss 851374
Date(s): 1851-06-24
Scope and Contents

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

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 807567
Mss 807567
Date(s): 1807-10-17
Abstract

In English.

John Wheelock statement

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 807475
Mss 807475
Date(s): 1807-08-25
Abstract

In English.

Joseph Goffe letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 817301
Mss 817301
Date(s): 1817-05-01
Abstract

In English.

J.W. Woodward letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 799377
Mss 799377
Date(s): 1799-06-27
Scope and Contents

Letter from J.W. Woodward of Hadley to R. Shurtleff regarding coming commencement and graduation from Dartmouth of addressee.

Leonard Woods letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 811471
Mss 811471
Date(s): 1811-08-21
Scope and Contents

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

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 806477
Mss 806477
Date(s): 1806-08-27
Abstract

In English.

Memorial to the Trustees

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 806477.1
Mss 806477.1
Date(s): 1806-08-27
Abstract

In English.

Memorial to the Trustees

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 806477.2
Mss 806477.2
Date(s): 1806-08-27
Abstract

In English.

Mighill Blood letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 805130
Mss 805130
Date(s): 1805
Abstract

In English.

Nathan Lord letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 852452
Mss 852452
Date(s): 1852-08-02
Scope and Contents

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

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 807422
Mss 807422
Date(s): 1807
Abstract

In English.

Richard Lang letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 806477.4
Mss 806477.4
Date(s): 1806-08-27
Abstract

In English.

Roswell S. Shurtleff list

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 819116
Mss 819116
Date(s): 1819-01-16
Abstract

In English.

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