John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman about 1785 writer agreed in name of trustees that Joseph Lee should have lot on which his house stands for twenty pounds and surrounding lands at eight pounds per acre.

Letter from Elisha Payne of Lebanon to Jon. Freeman informing him that he is mortified that he cannot pay debt to addressee. Writer and Children are offering for sale anything and everything that they have to save writer's honor.

Letter from W.A. Kent of Concord to Jon. Freeman the Governor having offered to resign his office if the legislature would not increase his salary, a committee of fifteen vote to increase it to $1200 per year. Lottery tickets are selling fast.

Letter from Eden Burroughs of Hanover to Jon. Freeman, congratulating addressee on work and hopes war with France may yet be averted. Mrs. Phelps and daughter were drowned when the ice broke through on Connecticut. Desires news of his son.

Letter from Wm. Woodward of Hanover to Jon. Freeman, informing him that Joshua Sanderson wants to rent 100 acres lot in Orford for 24 bushels of wheat annually. Writer cannot have college and chapel painted until college gets more money.

Letter from B.M.I. Gilbert of Hanover to Jon. Freeman discussing Lyon-Griswold Trouble. Fears war with France. Miss Lucy Brewster is dead. There have been two outbreaks of fire in the college, so money is being subscribed to buy buckets and an engine.

Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman informing him that the instruction of the Executive of France and management of our envoys will probably weaken the Jacobin's and unite the U.S.. Discusses fire engine.

In English.

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.

In English.

Letter from Col. Freeman of Hanover to Jon. Freeman regrets that Jacobin influence should cause high federal officers to criticize executive for sending envoys to France. "This neighborhood is freed from that pest S. Burroughs who went to Canada with his family excorted by Capt. of Hanover militia, Wright, and others of same stamp."

Letter from Jonathan Freeman of Phila. to Sarah (Huntington) Freeman, informing her that Mr. Westcott called and gave writer details of Gen. Washington's death. The physicians have found a way of treating the disorder which caused his death.

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.

Letter from Jon. Freeman of Philadelphia to James D. Westcott, writer's son Randolph set out for West Indies but his ship was captured and burned. Writer has heard that Randolph has been seen in Alexandria Virginia, and begs addressee to send him any information he may have or to advance money to send the boy to writer.

Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman informing him that the damage of the College in the fire was $100.00. Desires addressee to get engine and see insurance Companies about insuring the college. "It seems we have no alternative left but to defend ourselves with arms or resign our sovereignity as a nation to French."

Letter from John Wheelock of Dartmouth College to Jonathan Freeman of Philadelphia informing him that it seems impossible to make an immediate payment on an engine. Writer thanks Freeman for Harper's speech.

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.

In English.

A petition from John Chamberlin, Moses Cadwell, and Moses Cadwell Jr. to Jonathan Freeman 1745-1808, Joseph Lewis 1747-1833, and John Mann of Orford, N.H. asking for arbitration in a dispute over trespass and damages.

Letter from Bezaleel Woodward of Dartmouth College to Jonathan Freeman, discussing a recent fire; the hope that a fire engine may be procured; legistrative action; and local news.