Box 01
Contains 53 Results:
An Act for Founding a College at Chestertown, 1782
This collection contains materials related to the Board of Visitors & Governors at Washington College from its earliest inception. It includes correspondence, financial records, legal documents, and deeds related to college property. Due to a fire that destroyed the original college building in 1827 many of the earliest records of the college were lost.
William Smith Bond for 303 pounds 10 shillings to BVG, 1784 June 18
This collection contains materials related to the Board of Visitors & Governors at Washington College from its earliest inception. It includes correspondence, financial records, legal documents, and deeds related to college property. Due to a fire that destroyed the original college building in 1827 many of the earliest records of the college were lost.
Bonds, 1804-1849
Bonds made by original subscribers of the college, 1784
Bond for Benjamin Chambers to BVG in the amount of 35 pounds, June 17, 1784; bond for Thomas Kemp to BVG in the sum of 251 pounds, July 6, 1784; bond for John Scott to BVG in the sum of 80 pounds, July 7, 1784.
Classical Department attendance record, circa 1828
Attendance record for October and November to show the BVG so that they can encourage more regular attendance, especially on Saturdays.
College lots, 1825-1846
List of college Lots, 1825; Lot rents due from Ann Hyland, 1843; bales of wheat made on college lots, 1846; Griffen Fauntleroy transfer of college lot #10.
Committee of Arrangements, July 4th Celebrations, undated
Outlines plans for the July 4th celebration including oration by Richard Ringgold.
Joseph Forman contract to make bricks for the college, 1783 December 7
Gives a detailed description of the required bricks.
Elijah Reynolds contracts, 1843 November 13
Two contracts to build a building for the college on “College Hill”, Middle Hall.
Joseph Douglass letter, 1803 December 17
To Benjamin Chambers regarding the college renting his property to the college and incorporating its fifty-seven students. Includes transcript.