Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798

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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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 798368.1

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 783329

Mss 783329

Date(s): 1783-05-19

Abstract

In English.

Benjamin Smith Barton letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 794172

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 794352.1

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 770390

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 795475.4

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 786429

Mss 786429

Date(s): 1786-07-29

Abstract

In English.

Jeremy Belknap letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 792351.3

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 792475

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 poem

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 774900.8

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.

Jeremy Belknap report

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 794301

Mss 794301

Date(s): 1794-05-01

Scope and Contents

Report of Committee from Jeremy Belknap of Boston appointed to consider complaint of Oneidas against Mr. Kirkland. Several members should be sent to investigate.

Noah Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 789355

Mss 789355

Date(s): 1789-06-05 and 1798-04-20

Abstract

In English.

Samuel Eliot letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 766224

Mss 766224

Date(s): 1766-03-24

Scope and Contents

One-page letter from Samuel Eliot In Boston, Massachusetts to to Jeremy Belknap, in Greenland, New Hampshire , apologizing for not writing. Also on letter are drafts of a poem in Belknap's [?] hand. Includes Elegium, translated from Greek by Belknap.

Theophilus Parson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 796252

Mss 796252

Date(s): 1796-04-02

Scope and Contents

Letter from Theophilus Parson in Newburyport to Rev. Dr. Belknap of Boston, informing him that he has consulted Mr. Parish who consents to Belknap's proposition, apparently the publication of a manuscript containing the vital statistic (history?) of Newbury.