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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:

Nat. Rogers letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 798368
Mss 798368
Date(s): 1798-06-18
Scope and Contents

Letter from Nat. Rogers of Newmarket to Jon. Freeman in which he discusses federal politics. Believes French Money and prejudices enter too much into our government.

Nath. Freeman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 783462
Mss 783462
Date(s): 1783-08-12
Abstract

In English.

Notice to proprietors of Hanover

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 805581
Mss 805581
Date(s): 1805-10-31
Abstract

Notice to proprietors of Hanover to meet at Benjamin Hatch' Inn to take up town business an settle line between Canaan and Hanover. Votes to assess each proprietor $ 4 to be used in action against Canaan.

Notice to Proprietors of Hanover

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 777220.1
Mss 777220.1
Date(s): 1777-03-20
Abstract

Notice to the proprietors of Hanover of a meeting, lists five matters to be acted on concerning the property in Hanover, mentions John House (1744-1825), Moody Freeman (1753-1828) and Isaac Walbridge (1745-1882).

Notice to Proprietors of Hanover, NH

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 795607
Mss 795607
Date(s): 1795-11-07
Abstract

Notice to proprietors of Hanover to meet at Benjamin Hatch's Inn and minutes of town meeting, signed by Jonathan Freeman (1745-1808).

Order from Selectmen to Nathaniel Benton

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 781213.1
Mss 781213.1
Date(s): 1781-03-13
Abstract

Order from the selectmen of Hanover to Nathaniel Benton to collect 54 pounds to buy wheat flour to store in Hanover, includes list of towns people and amounts they are to be taxes, signed by Jonathan Freeman and others.

Otis Freeman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 799112.1
Mss 799112.1
Date(s): 1799-01-12
Scope and Contents

Letter from Otis Freeman of Hanover to Jon. Freeman informing him that he is afraid French influence will divide some of the States from the Union.

Otis Freeman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 797174
Mss 797174
Date(s): 1797-02-24
Scope and Contents

Letter from Otis Freeman of Hanover to Jon. Freeman regarding Lottery. Town Meeting House has burned down.

Otis Freeman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 797365
Mss 797365
Date(s): 1797-06-15
Scope and Contents

Letter from Otis Freeman of Hanover to Jon. Freeman giving him results of election and discusses addressee's personal affairs.

Otis Freeman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 799161
Mss 799161
Date(s): 1799-02-11
Scope and Contents

Letter from Otis Freeman of Hanover to Jon. Freeman regarding legislature and politics.

Otis Freeman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 800160.1
Mss 800160.1
Date(s): 1800-02-10
Scope and Contents

Letter from Otis Freeman of Hanover to Jon. Freeman, informing him that Capt. Thomas Durkee has died of pleurisy and Mr. Parker at 97. Writer wants to know best price for "Soldiers right". Also if there is any way to get soldiers wages put into hands of a paymaster not insolvent and who never pays any payments.

Petition

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 791555.1
Mss 791555.1
Date(s): 1791-10-05
Abstract 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...

Petition to Selectmen of Hanover

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 842161.1
Mss 842161.1
Date(s): 1842-02-11
Abstract

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.

P.R. Freeman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 805302
Mss 805302
Date(s): 1805-05-02
Abstract

In English.

Receipt for 200 acres in Landaff, New Hampshire

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794162.1
Mss 794162.1
Date(s): 1794-02-12
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

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794130
Mss 794130
Date(s): 1794-01-30
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

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 798214
Mss 798214
Date(s): 1798-03-14
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

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 801231
Mss 801231
Date(s): 1808-03-31
Scope and Contents

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

Russell Freeman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 788651.1
Mss 788651.1
Date(s): 1788-12-01
Abstract

In English.

Sam. Crosby letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 796621
Mss 796621
Date(s): 1796-11-21
Scope and Contents

Letter from Sam. Crosby of Charlestown to Jon. Freeman, sending $63.00 and unsold lottery tickets.

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