Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794

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Dates

Existence: 1732 - 1794

Biography

Edward Wigglesworth (1732–1794), the son of Edward Michael Wigglesworth (c. 1693–1765), occupied the Hollis Chair of divinity at the Harvard Divinity School from 1765 to 1792. His father had been the first to hold that position. He graduated from Harvard University in 1749. He was a charter member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1780).

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

Dr. J. Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 789166

Mss 789166

Date(s): 1789-02-16

Abstract

In English.

E(dward) W(igglesworth) letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 788480

Mss 788480

Date(s): 1788-08-30

Abstract

In English.

Edward Wigglesworth letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 791690

Mss 791690

Date(s): 1791-12

Scope and Contents

Extract from a letter from Edward Wigglesworth to John Erskine giving writer's opinion of Kirkland's plan for establishing a school in the Indian country.

Edward Wigglesworth letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 794252

Webster Mss 794252

Date(s): 1794-04-02

Scope and Contents

Letter of Edward Wigglesworth of Boston, Mass. to Daniel Webster from the letterbook of Thomas English. Relates to Webster's apparent casualness in following specification in ship-building. Mentions Capt. Hackett.

J. Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 790203

Mss 790203

Date(s): 1790-03-03

Abstract

In English.

J. Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 787681

Mss 787681

Date(s): 1787-12-21

Abstract

In English.

Ja. Bonar letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 789510.1

Mss 789510.1

Date(s): 1789-09-10

Abstract

In English.

Ja. Bonar letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 789510.2

Mss 789510.2

Date(s): 1789-09-10

Abstract

In English.

Jo: Kemp letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 790260

Mss 790260

Date(s): 1790-04-10

Abstract

In English.

Jo: Kemp (Sec. of Soc. in Scotland) letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 789312.1

Mss 789312.1

Date(s): 1789-05-12

Abstract

In English.

John McFarlan letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 788108

Mss 788108

Date(s): 1788-01-08

Abstract

In English.

John McFarlan letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 788421

Mss 788421

Date(s): 1788-07-21

Abstract

In English.

John McFarlan letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 788421.2

Mss 788421.2

Date(s): 1788-07-21

Abstract

In English.

John Sergeant letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 788224

Mss 788224

Date(s): 1788-03-24

Abstract

In English.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 785218

Mss 785218

Date(s): 1785-03-18

Abstract

In English.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 790203.2

Mss 790203.2

Date(s): 1790-03-03

Abstract

In English.

Rev. Dr. Wigglesworth letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 787570

Mss 787570

Date(s): 1787-10-20

Abstract

In English.

(Rev. Wigglesworth) letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 787576

Mss 787576

Date(s): 1787-10-26

Abstract

In English.

(Rev. Wiggleworth) letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 787613

Mss 787613

Date(s): 1787-11-13

Abstract

In English.

S. Kirkland letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 789131

Mss 789131

Date(s): 1789-01-31

Abstract

In English.