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Petition

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 791555.1
Mss 791555.1

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Description

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 Page, Nathan West (b. 1749), Roger Hovey, Joel Brown, Abel Bridgeman, Samuel Wright and Jacob Eaton.

Dates

  • 1791-10-05

Creator

Language of Materials

In English.

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.

Extent

1 leaf (1 envelope) ; 30.5 x 19 cm

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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