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 124 Collections and/or Records:

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 798257

Mss 798257

Date(s): 1798-03-07

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman informing him that the damage of the College in the fire was $100.00. Desires addressee to get engine and see insurance Companies about insuring the college. "It seems we have no alternative left but to defend ourselves with arms or resign our sovereignity as a nation to French."

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 798301

Mss 798301

Date(s): 1798-05-01

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman informing him that the instruction of the Executive of France and management of our envoys will probably weaken the Jacobin's and unite the U.S.. Discusses fire engine.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 798310

Mss 798310

Date(s): 1798-05-10

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jonathan Freeman of Philadelphia informing him that it seems impossible to make an immediate payment on an engine. Writer thanks Freeman for Harper's speech.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 798678

Mss 798678

Date(s): 1798-12-28

Scope and Contents

Personal letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 800115

Mss 800115

Date(s): 1800-01-15

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wheelock of Hanover to Jon. Freeman rejoices that Gen. Washington's death did not happen until his people were consolidated and thanks addressee for papers giving details of his death. Asks addressee to procure writer a copy of Constitution of Royal Philosophical Society at London and another of the Am. Philosophical Socety at Philadelphia. Stephen Burroughs and family have gone to Canada.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 800170

Mss 800170

Date(s): 1800-02-20

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman, telling him that he cannot understand how there can still be friends to France in the United States.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 800254

Mss 800254

Date(s): 1800-04-04

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman, informing him that he desires addressee to purchase for library "Transactions of the Philadelphia Philosophical Society" bound in four volumes for $18.00.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 798373

Mss 798373

Date(s): 1798-06-23

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman informing him that in this country the people are more united against the conduct of France than ever before in any cause.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 801106.1

Mss 801106.1

Date(s): 1801-01-06

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wheelock to Jon. Freeman concerning a confidential matter relating to U.S. frontiers, and settling of Indians on frontier reservations. Acknowledgement of receipt of a copy of proposed treaty with France, and commenting on it.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 801164

Mss 801164

Date(s): 1801-02-14

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman, informing him that Jared Griswold has been arrested and confessed to theft of watch. Everyone is excited about approaching election. Writer believes Jefferson will uphold honor of country.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 800690

Mss 800690

Date(s): 1800-12

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman regarding politics and granting of a tract of land near Lake Erie to Indians to develope fur trade, and friendship with Indians.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 788605

Mss 788605

Date(s): 1788-11-05

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wheelock to Jonathan Freeman in which he mentions Phillips donation - calls for grant of land.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 789671

Mss 789671

Date(s): 1789-12-21

Abstract

In English.

John Wheelock letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 790254

Mss 790254

Date(s): 1790-04-04

Abstract

In English.

Jon Freeman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 794162

Mss 794162

Date(s): 1794-02-12

Scope and Contents

Letter from Jonathan Freeman of Exter to Nathaniel Peabody with acknowledement of donation of two hundred acres in Landaff to Dartmouth College deeded to Nathaniel Hovey for debt toward by College.

Jon. Freeman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 798226

Mss 798226

Date(s): 1798-03-26

Scope and Contents

Letter from Jon. Freeman of Philadelphia to James D. Westcott, writer's son Randolph set out for West Indies but his ship was captured and burned. Writer has heard that Randolph has been seen in Alexandria Virginia, and begs addressee to send him any information he may have or to advance money to send the boy to writer.

Jon. Freeman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 800156

Mss 800156

Date(s): 1800-02-06

Scope and Contents

Letter from Jon. Freeman of Philadelphia to W.A. Kent regarding lottery. Discussion of doings of Congress approaching election. Hopes New Hampshire will be watchful and not suffer fire of democracy to advance.

Jon. Freeman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 802578

Mss 802578

Date(s): 1802-10-28

Abstract

In English.

Jon Freeman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 787322

Mss 787322

Date(s): 1787-05-22

Abstract

In English.

Jon. Freeman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 789123

Mss 789123

Date(s): 1789-01-23

Abstract

In English.