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 121 Collections and/or Records:
John Wheelock letter
Mss 811412
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Identifier: Mss 811412
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Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jonathan Freeman, asking him to survey his Lebanon farm.
John Wheelock letter
Mss 795219
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Identifier: Mss 795219
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John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman about 1785 writer agreed in name of trustees that Joseph Lee should have lot on which his house stands for twenty pounds and surrounding lands at eight pounds per acre.
John Wheelock letter
Mss 792171
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Identifier: Mss 792171
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Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman. Jasper Murdock desires to buy some of college grants. Will pay $1500 down. Dr. Hasting wants his pay.
John Wheelock letter
Mss 793212
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Identifier: Mss 793212
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Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman informing him that a New York man desires to purchase some of College grants.
John Wheelock letter
Mss 796619
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Identifier: Mss 796619
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Letter from John Wheelock of Hanover to Jon. Freeman recommending a Sophomore, Adams for aid in paying college expenses.
John Wheelock letter
Mss 797673
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Identifier: Mss 797673
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Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman with a discussion of the college church trouble.
John Wheelock letter
Mss 798202.1
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Identifier: Mss 798202.1
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Three page letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jonathan Freeman of Philadelphia informingin him that Messrs. Haskell and Burroughs are recommended for a school. Josiah Dunham is recommended highly. Writer gives his opinion of Congress.
John Wheelock letter
Mss 798213
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Identifier: Mss 798213
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Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman about College fire engine.