Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798

Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1744 - 1798

Biography

Jeremy Belknap (June 4, 1744 – June 20, 1798) was an American clergyman and historian. His great achievement was the History of New Hampshire, published in three volumes between 1784 and 1792. This work is the first modern history written by an American, embodying a new rigor in research, annotation, and reporting.

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Abigail Adams letter

Mss 798368.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 798368.1
Date(s): 1798-06-18
Scope and Contents

Letter from Abigail Adams to Rev. Dr. Belknap of Boston, telling him that she is sending a pamphlet and other items. Signature removed.

Benjamin Rush letter

Mss 783329
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 783329
Date(s): 1783-05-19
Abstract

In English.

Benjamin Smith Barton letter

Mss 794172
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794172
Date(s): 1794-02-22
Scope and Contents

Three page letter from Benjamin Smith Barton of Philadelphia to Jeremy Belknap of Boston informing him that information on John Clayton and John Bartram should be included in Belknap's American biography. Is sending papers by Mr. Spotswood.

Benjamin Smith Barton letter

Mss 794352.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794352.1
Date(s): 1794-06-02
Scope and Contents

Letter from Benjamin Smith Barton of Philadelphia to J. Belknap of Boston introducing Dr. Collins. Plans to see Mr. Spotswood.

Charles Chauncy letter

Mss 770390
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 770390
Date(s): 1770-06
Scope and Contents

One page letter from Charles Chauncy to Jeremy Belknap of Boston acknowledges his readiness to preach for him. Invites him to dine at his house.

George Cabot letter

Mss 795475.4
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 795475.4
Date(s): 1795-08-25
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Cabot of Brookline [Mass.] to Rev. Dr. Belknap of Boston, informing him that there is no evidence that the book is a New England version. Has no doubt he will enjoy Mr. Noyes' poetry. Is sending a pamphlet.

Jeremy Belknap letter

Mss 792475
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 792475
Date(s): 1792-08-25
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jeremy Belknap of Boston to J. Wheelock, informing him that the copies of the history of N.H. subscribed for by persons near Hanover are ready for delivery.

Jeremy Belknap letter

Mss 792351.3
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 792351.3
Date(s): 1792-06-01
Scope and Contents

Jeremy Belknap of Boston to the President and Congress of New Hampshire asking that the State buy as many sets of his History as will supply each town in the State and each public office with one.

Jeremy Belknap letter

Mss 786429
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 786429
Date(s): 1786-07-29
Abstract

In English.

Jeremy Belknap poem

Mss 774900.8
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 774900.8
Date(s): 1774
Scope and Contents

Nine-page poem on clergymen "Humbly inscribed to ye clergy of all denominations in ye town of Boston. By a lover of jingle." Supposedly written by Belknap.