Collections : [University of Michigan William L. Clements Library]

Letter informing Tyne of a recent vote of the Harvard Corporation to have the college president encourage the city selectmen to decline Major Torrington's license for a Tavern. "...it is their duty to take every step in their power to preserve the good morals of the students..." Underscores the importance of the public image of Harvard University as having a moral student body.

Account for linens, thread, and ribbons purchased of the Davidsons, June 27, 1781; payable by "Crop Tobacco at 12/6 pCent."

Clark praises Forman's improvements in writing and composition, noticed in a recent letter. Returning the letter with corrections and offers to do so with subsequent correspondence. Comments on Forman's inconsistent capitalization and details three rules for capitalization. Encourages the use of a dictionary and offers advice on learning correct spelling.

Deed for a tract of land sold from famed Philadelphia joiner Thomas Affleck to merchant Tench Francis. Includes a signed note by Robert Martin certifying that Peter Notley witnessed the signing of the deed poll.

Agreement to pay Benjamin Greenleaf with corn, to be delivered to him at Newburyport. Witnessed by Hannah Greenleaf.

Tuition bill for two quarters at the Fredericksburg Academy.

Receipt for fourteen certificates worth for interest on a loan-office certificate from Harwood, continental loan officer from Maryland. Signed, "G. Dent for R. Alexander."

Has been unable to get Hand's hard money, and his efforts with Mr. Delaey and Richard Peters were unfruitful as they left town in a hurry. "We this morning announced the Ratification of the federal Constitution at the Court House. The inclosed is the Order of Procession [not present] & thirteen Guns were fired in Memoriam." Comments on deliberations on "the 10 miles square for the Exclusive Jurisdiction of Congress," and ratifying "the System." See also J[asper] Yeates to William Hamilton, March 23, 1789.

Fondly reminiscences of their student days and celebrates their lasting friendship. "I rejoice to find, that, my friend, who is pleased to stile himself, the Hebrew, has not, upon being called to take a seat in the first Council of America, overlook his old friend Ezra, who still attends to the feeding his few sheep in the wilderness." Comments on settling disagreements, discovering truth, and his longstanding views on religion. "The influence of your words, reach ye millions of America, and generations yet unborn. Your feeling and benevolent heart now has scope."

Read of the death of Hart's wife in the newspaper and sends condolences. Comments on grief, sympathy, and religion.