Shurtleff, Roswell, 1773-1861

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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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 817425.1

Mss 817425.1

Date(s): 1817-07-25

Abstract

In English.

Elisha Rockwood letter

Item 1

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 815156

Mss 815156

Date(s): 1815-02-06

Abstract

In English.

Henry Bond letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 817505

Mss 817505

Date(s): 1817-09-05

Abstract

In English.

J.H. Church letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 807671

Mss 807671

Date(s): 1807-12-21

Abstract

In English.

John Codman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 820609.4

Mss 820609.4

Date(s): 1820-11-09

Abstract

In English.

John Richards letter

Item 1

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 807567

Mss 807567

Date(s): 1807-10-17

Abstract

In English.

John Wheelock statement

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 807475

Mss 807475

Date(s): 1807-08-25

Abstract

In English.

Joseph Goffe letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 817301

Mss 817301

Date(s): 1817-05-01

Abstract

In English.

J.W. Woodward letter

Item 1

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

Item 1

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 806477

Mss 806477

Date(s): 1806-08-27

Abstract

In English.

Memorial to the Trustees

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 806477.1

Mss 806477.1

Date(s): 1806-08-27

Abstract

In English.

Memorial to the Trustees

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 806477.2

Mss 806477.2

Date(s): 1806-08-27

Abstract

In English.

Mighill Blood letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 805130

Mss 805130

Date(s): 1805

Abstract

In English.

Nathan Lord letter

Item 1

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 807422

Mss 807422

Date(s): 1807

Abstract

In English.

Richard Lang letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 806477.4

Mss 806477.4

Date(s): 1806-08-27

Abstract

In English.

Roswell S. Shurtleff list

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 819116

Mss 819116

Date(s): 1819-01-16

Abstract

In English.