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 120 Collections and/or Records:

P.R. Freeman letter

Mss 805302

Collection

Identifier: Mss 805302

Overview In English.

Receipt for 200 acres in Landaff, New Hampshire

Mss 794162.1

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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

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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

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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

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Identifier: Mss 801231

Scope and Contents Letter from Roger Hovey of Hanover to Jon. Freeman with a receipt for $6.47 for blacksmith work.

Russell Freeman letter

Mss 788651.1

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Identifier: Mss 788651.1

Overview In English.

Sam. Crosby letter

Mss 796621

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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

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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.

Thom. Bellows letter

Mss 797257

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Identifier: Mss 797257

Scope and Contents Letter from Thom. Bellows of Walpole to Jon. Freeman regarding Lottery and appointment of military officers.

Thom. Bellows letter

Mss 797323

Collection

Identifier: Mss 797323

Scope and Contents Letter from Thomas Bellows of Walpole N.H. to Jon. Freeman regarding election and politics.