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 127 Collections and/or Records:
Moses Fisk letter
Letter from Moses Fisk of Hanover to J. Freeman telling him that he has become editor of "The Eagle" and desires addressee to send federal articles for publication.
Moses Fisk letter
Letter from Moses Fisk of Hanover to Jon. Freeman thanking addressee for papers.
Moses Fisk letter
Letter from Moses Fisk of Hanover to Jon. Freeman on extensive circulation of federal proceedings by means of publising the journals of Congress in the daily papers.
Nat. Rogers letter
Letter from Nat. Rogers of Newmarket to Jon. Freeman regarding politics.
Nat. Rogers letter
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
In English.
Notice to proprietors of Hanover
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
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
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
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
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
Letter from Otis Freeman of Hanover to Jon. Freeman regarding Lottery. Town Meeting House has burned down.
Otis Freeman letter
Letter from Otis Freeman of Hanover to Jon. Freeman giving him results of election and discusses addressee's personal affairs.
Otis Freeman letter
Letter from Otis Freeman of Hanover to Jon. Freeman regarding legislature and politics.
Otis Freeman letter
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
Petition to Selectmen of Hanover
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
In English.
Receipt for 200 acres in Landaff, New Hampshire
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
Letter from Richard Lang of Salem to Jon. Freeman informing him that he cannot pay debt at present moment.