Hanover [NH], to Rev. Jacob Cummings, Stratham, New Hampshire, Letter

Mss 831317.1

Collection

Identifier: Mss 831317.1

Description

Corrects Cummings' impressions of [Daniel] Clark, members, Dartmouth Class of 1834, and later a judge and U.S. senator from New Hampshire. Lord describes Clark being caught at Holton House, a local brothel, consorting with prostitutes. Lord notes that Clark encouraged other students to participate and discusses his contraction of a venereal disease. He also describes the punishment of Clark and the other students.

Dates

1831-05-17

Creator

Lord, Nathan, 1792-1870 (Person)

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