All Items 10 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 10 Contributor 20 Amherst College 5 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 3 Alden, Joseph, 1807-1885 1 American Education Society 1 Amherst College. Class of 1838. Pierce 1 Amherst College. Class of 1857. Northrup 1 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 1 Bridgman, Henry Augustus 1 Brinsmade, H. N. (Horatio Nelson), 1798-1879 1 Clark, Clinton, 1812-1871 1 Emmons, Henry Vaughan, 1832-1912 1 Hoyt, E., (Epaphras), 1765-1850 1 Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861 1 Ide, Jacob, 1785-1880 1 Mack, David, 1778-1854 1 Montague, W. L. (William Lewis), 1831-1908 1 Nelson, John, 1786-1871 1 Northrup, Henry Davenport, 1836-1909 1 Peirce, Proctor, 1793-1864 1 Pierce, Edwin Willard, 1819-1840 1 show more 15 show fewer Location 2 Amherst 1 Massachusetts 1 Topic 6 Correspondence 9 History 5 Admission 2 Student aid 2 Degrees, Academic 1 Knowledge and learning 1 show more 1 show fewer Part Of 4 Amherst College Early History Collection 5 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 3 Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection 1 Jeffery Amherst Collection 1 Genre 4 Letters of recommendation 10 Correspondence 9 Letters of introduction 4 Certificates 1 David Mack, Jr., William S. Tyler, Clinton Clark, and Jesse George Davis Stearns letter of recommendation for Daniel Herbert Temple Mack, David, 1778-1854 A document signed by David Mack, Jr., William S. Tyler, Clinton Clark, and J.G.D. Stearns in which they state that Daniel Temple, Jr. (Daniel Herbert Temple), who wishes to apply to the A.E.S. for aid, is hereby recommended as they judge him worthy of that which the Society gives young men of promising talents in indigent circumstances who are preparing for the Christian ministry. The A.E.S. presumably refers to the American Education Society, and it has been determined that J.G.D. Stearns refers to Jesse George Davis Stearns. The letter is pasted onto another piece of paper with an unattributed note at the top. David Mack, Jr., William S. Tyler, Clinton Clark, and Jesse George Davis Stearns letter of recommendation for Daniel Herbert Temple John Nelson letter to the President and faculty of Amherst College, 1852 August 9 Nelson, John, 1786-1871 John Nelson, former Trustee of Amherst College, letter to the faculty and President of Amherst College in which Nelson introduces the bearer of the letter, Franklin O. Stiles. Nelson states that Stiles is a young gentleman of an excellent character who has secured the esteem of teachers, pupils, and all who have known him during his time at Lincoln Academy. He comments on Stiles' uncommon diffidence and self distrust in regards to their potential effects on his examination. The letter is pasted onto another piece of paper with an unattributed note at the top. John Nelson letter to the President and faculty of Amherst College, 1852 August 9 Experience Porter letter of recommendation regarding Henry Augustus Bridgman, 1818 December 5 Porter, Experience, 1809-1877 Experience Porter letter "to whom it may concern" in which Porter writes as the Pastor of a church and certifies that Henry Augustus Bridgman, the bearer of the letter, is a gentleman of amiable manners, correct habits, sound intellect, good scholarship, and respectable connections. Porter writes that Bridgman journeys to the south on account of ill health and is recommended to the attentions of all lovers of good men. He also notes that Bridgman is a member of the church and is in good and regular standing. The letter is pasted onto a another piece of paper with an unattributed note at the top. Experience Porter letter of recommendation regarding Henry Augustus Bridgman, 1818 December 5 Lewis Sabin letter to the Examining Committee of the American Education Society, 1851 September 18 Sabin, Lewis, 1807-1873 Lewis Sabin letter of recommendation for William L. Montague (William Lewis Montague) to the Examining Committee of the American Education Society for Amherst College. Sabin writes that Montague wishes to receive aid from the Society, and Sabin recommends him, stating that he thinks he is qualified in all respects to be aided by the Society. He comments on Montague's piety, talents, and financial circumstances. The letter is pasted onto another piece of paper with an unattributed note at the top. Lewis Sabin letter to the Examining Committee of the American Education Society, 1851 September 18 Jacob Ide letter to Aaron Warner, 1850 August 19 Ide, Jacob, 1785-1880 Jacob Ide, Trustee of Amherst College, letter to Professor Aaron Warner in which Ide introduces the bearer of the letter, Henry V. Emmons (Henry Vaughan Emmons) who offers himself for admission as a member of Amherst College. Ide writes regarding Emmons' father and grandfather, his religious and moral character, talents, and manners. He goes on to discuss the handling of Emmons' potential College expenses. Ide asks that Warner give directions regarding his room to Emmons and that he see Emmons is well accommodated. The letter is pasted onto another piece of paper with an unattributed note at the top. Jacob Ide letter to Aaron Warner, 1850 August 19 Joseph Alden letter to Heman Humphrey, 1839 August 9 Alden, Joseph, 1807-1885 Joseph Alden letter to Heman Humphrey in which Alden writes to recommend that Humphrey confer an honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity to H.N. Brinsmade (Horatio Nelson Brinsmade), a pastor in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Alden writes of Brinsmade's character, work as a minister, and church and states that he is the type of man that the institutions of the church ought to honor. He also notes that Brinsmade has served on the Board of Trustees of Williams College for several years, but the Board does not confer degrees on any of their own body. Joseph Alden letter to Heman Humphrey, 1839 August 9 Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Townshend, Viscount Sydney, 1789 January 8 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Lord Thomas Townshend, Viscount Sydney, dated January 8, 1789. Amherst seeks Sydney's help in obtaining a grant of land for Colonel Fitch in recognition of his service to the government. Amherst indicates that a letter from Fitch is enclosed, but the enclosure is not present. Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Townshend, Viscount Sydney, 1789 January 8 Epaphras Hoyt letter of recommendation for Edward Hitchcock, 1815 January 20 Hoyt, E., (Epaphras), 1765-1850 A letter of introduction written by Hitchcock's uncle, Epaphras Hoyt, recommending Hitchcock's scientific knowledge and requesting any appropriate introductions to gentlemen. The letter is addressed to "Procter Peirce," which appears to be a mispelling. Epaphras Hoyt letter of recommendation for Edward Hitchcock, 1815 January 20 Edward Hitchcock letter of recommendation for Edwin W. Pierce, 1838 August 20 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to an unidentified recipient in which Edward Hitchcock recommends Edwin W. Pierce to any position involving the education of youth or "other literary pursuits." Edward Hitchcock letter of recommendation for Edwin W. Pierce, 1838 August 20 Edward Hitchcock letter of recommendation for Henry D. Northrup, 1862 July 17 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to an unidentified recipient in which Edward Hitchcock recommends Henry Davenport Northrup for a position. Hitchcock also writes about his son, Edward Hitchcock, Jr., teaching at Amherst College. Edward Hitchcock letter of recommendation for Henry D. Northrup, 1862 July 17
