Freeman, Jonathan, 1745-1808

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 123 Collections and/or Records:

B. Conner letter

Mss 796401.4
 Collection
Identifier: 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

Mss 794678
 Collection
Identifier: 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

Mss 800130
 Collection
Identifier: 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.

B. Woodward letter

Mss 801123.1
 Collection
Identifier: 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

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

In English.

B. Woodward letter

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

In English.

B. Woodward letter

Mss 792651
 Collection
Identifier: 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

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

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

Benj. True letter

Mss 799110
 Collection
Identifier: 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

Mss 798251
 Collection
Identifier: 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.