Freeman, Jonathan, 1745-1808
Dates
- Existence: 1745 - 1808
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 122 Collections and/or Records:
Petition
Mss 791555.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 791555.1
Overview
Petition and list of subscribers asking that a school be established in the center district of Hanover, and a second list subscribing to prolongation of the school term. On the reverse of the sheet is a statement about procuring a schoolmaster, dated October 6, 1791, as well as a map showing Dr. Wheelock's 300 acres, The Governor's Lot and Phillip's wood lot. Subscribers include Jonathan Freeman (1745-1808), Nathaniel Wright (1747-1828), Stephen Benton, Otis Freeman (1748-1832), Ghirshon Page,...
Petition to Selectmen of Hanover
Mss 842161.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 842161.1
Overview
Petition to the selectmen of Hanover to insert a resolution to discontinue the Wolfeborough Road from Elisha Kinne's house to the land of Lathrop Willis into the town meeting agenda, signed by Jonathan Freeman (1745-1808), Elisha P. Kinne, John Smith, Darius Hurlbutt, James Culver, John Bridgman, Moses Morse, Joseph Pinneo (1759-1845), John Silver, Rufus Camp, John Silver, Chauncey Bridgman, Philander Hall, John Huntoon, Bevel Durkee and Perley Birks.
Receipt for 200 acres in Landaff, New Hampshire
Mss 794162.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 794162.1
Content Description
Manuscript receipt in the hand of Jonathan Freeman for the Trustees of Dartmouth College, describing a land transfer of 200 acres in Landaff, NH to the College by Nathaniel Peabody. Nathaniel Hovey of Landaff was the recipient of the deed valued at $500.
Richard Lang letter
Mss 794130
Collection
Identifier: Mss 794130
Scope and Contents
Letter from Richard Lang of Salem to Jon. Freeman informing him that he cannot pay debt at present moment.
Richard Lang letter
Mss 798214
Collection
Identifier: Mss 798214
Scope and Contents
Letter from Richard Lang of Hanover to Jon. Freeman, describing fire at college and wants addressee to buy fire engine in Philadelphia for College. Addressee is taking up subscription for engine.
Roger Hovey letter
Mss 801231
Collection
Identifier: Mss 801231
Scope and Contents
Letter from Roger Hovey of Hanover to Jon. Freeman with a receipt for $6.47 for blacksmith work.
Sam. Crosby letter
Mss 796621
Collection
Identifier: Mss 796621
Scope and Contents
Letter from Sam. Crosby of Charlestown to Jon. Freeman, sending $63.00 and unsold lottery tickets.
T. Thompson letter
Mss 798512
Collection
Identifier: Mss 798512
Scope and Contents
Letter from T. Thompson of Salisbury to Jon. Freeman, informing him that action between the College and Dealph is to be decided at Amherst. Addressee attendance is required.