Hanover [NH], to Rev. Jacob Cummings, Stratham, New Hampshire, Letter
Item: 1
Identifier: Mss 831317.1
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)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
3 p. : Holograph, signed and folded as envelope. ; 26 x 21 cm.
Language of Materials
English
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