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Freeman, Jonathan, 1745-1808

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1745 - 1808

Biography

Jonathan Freeman (1745-1808) was a Trustee of Dartmouth College from 1793-1808 as well as Financier of Dartmouth College from 1789-1808. In 1797, Freeman was elected to the U.S. Congress where he served until 1801. As an original Hanover settler and prominent landholder, Freeman was responsible for the first survey of the village as well as its design with the Green at the center.

Found in 127 Collections and/or Records:

B. Conner letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 796401.4
Mss 796401.4
Date(s): 1796-07-01
Scope and Contents

Letter from B. Conner of Exeter to Jon. Freeman is sending addressee letter about lottery.

B. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 801123.1
Mss 801123.1
Date(s): 1801-01-23
Scope and Contents

Letter from B. Woodward of Hanover to Jon. Freeman in which he mourns the outcome of politics, by hopes Pres. Jefferson may consult true interests of the United States. Anxious to hear about French treaty.

B. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 802273
Mss 802273
Date(s): 1802-04-23
Abstract

In English.

B. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 802578.1
Mss 802578.1
Date(s): 1802-10-28
Abstract

In English.

B. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 791458
Mss 791458
Date(s): 1791-08-08
Scope and Contents

B. Woodward of Hanover to Jon. Freeman is sending twenty-one pounds part payment on note due addressee.

B. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 792651
Mss 792651
Date(s): 1792-12-01
Scope and Contents

Letter from B. Woodward of Hanover to Jon. Freeman concerning him sending addressee account againt State.

B. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 794678
Mss 794678
Date(s): 1794-12-28
Scope and Contents

Letter from B. Woodward of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman regarding business of Landaff.

B. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 799166
Mss 799166
Date(s): 1799-02-16
Scope and Contents

Letter from B. Woodward of Hanover to Jon. Freeman about federal politics.

B. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 800130
Mss 800130
Date(s): 1800-01-30
Scope and Contents

Letter from B. Woodward of Hanover to Jon. Freeman, informing him that people are pleased with steps taken by Congress to honor memory of Washington. Big fires at Windsor.

Benj. True letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 799110
Mss 799110
Date(s): 1799-01-10
Scope and Contents

Letter from Benj. True of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman receipt for $6.68 paid by Peyton R. Freeman.

Bezaleel Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 798251
Mss 798251
Date(s): 1798-04-01
Scope and Contents

Letter from Bezaleel Woodward of Dartmouth College to Jonathan Freeman, discussing a recent fire; the hope that a fire engine may be procured; legistrative action; and local news.

B.M. Gilbert letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 801106
Mss 801106
Date(s): 1801-01-06
Scope and Contents

Letter from B.M. Gilbert of Hanover to Jon. Freeman, informing him that he desires to know if addressee will contribute to subscription for fire engine and buy same at Philadelphia. The Jacobins have succeeded in controlling election.

B.M.I. Gilbert letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 798224
Mss 798224
Date(s): 1798-03-24
Scope and Contents

Letter from B.M.I. Gilbert of Hanover to Jon. Freeman discussing Lyon-Griswold Trouble. Fears war with France. Miss Lucy Brewster is dead. There have been two outbreaks of fire in the college, so money is being subscribed to buy buckets and an engine.

Col. Freeman letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 799681
Mss 799681
Date(s): 1799-12-31
Scope and Contents

Letter from Col. Freeman of Hanover to Jon. Freeman regrets that Jacobin influence should cause high federal officers to criticize executive for sending envoys to France. "This neighborhood is freed from that pest S. Burroughs who went to Canada with his family excorted by Capt. of Hanover militia, Wright, and others of same stamp."

Dan Shaw letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 794308
Mss 794308
Date(s): 1794-05-08
Scope and Contents

Letter from Dan Shaw of Lyme to Jon. Freeman informing him that he desires John Fairfield to be appointed Justice of Peace.

E. Brewster, R. Graves and Hutchinson letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 795508
Mss 795508
Date(s): 1795-09-08
Scope and Contents

Proposition from E. Brewster, R. Graves and Hutchinson of Hanover to Jon. Freeman to buy the college ferry. Reply by addressee stating terms.

E. Knowlton letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 798640
Mss 798640
Date(s): 1798-11
Scope and Contents

Letter from E. Knowlton to Jon. Freeman with receipt for payment of account.

Eben Burroughs letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 801108
Mss 801108
Date(s): 1801-01-08
Scope and Contents

Personal letter from Eben Burroughs of Hanover to John Freeman, referring to life in town. Speaks to addressee's reference to Bishop of Maryland and church matters.

Eben Burroughs letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 800108
Mss 800108
Date(s): 1800-01-08
Scope and Contents

Personal letter from Eden Burroughs of Hanover to Jon. Freeman, telling him of home and town life. Speaks of death of John Wright. Writer's son has removed with family to Canada, leaving debts behind him.

Eden Burroughs letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 798159
Mss 798159
Date(s): 1798-02-09
Scope and Contents

Letter from Eden Burroughs of Hanover to Jon. Freeman, congratulating addressee on work and hopes war with France may yet be averted. Mrs. Phelps and daughter were drowned when the ice broke through on Connecticut. Desires news of his son.

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