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Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the student petition against Lucius Field, 1822

Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.)

A document stating that at a meeting of the faculty of the Collegiate Institution it was resolved that the petition of the Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman classes against the tutor Lucius Field cannot and ought not to be granted. The document lists the reasons for this resolution. It notes that the faculty also resolved that the claims made in the petition are groundless and slanderous and no student should have stated them or have consented others to stating them. The document goes on to describe the conclusions drawn by faculty after examination of the case. Finally, the document provides the faculty's conclusions in regards to punishment of students. It states that the faculty has decided to treat the students with paternal tenderness and expect the good sense of the students will prevail after time for reflection, but should there be any further disorder or disrespect to the officers of the Institution, the faulty will proceed to notice them with all the severity required. There is another version of this document with slight modifications in Box 1 Folder 65 of this collection. The student petition referred to in this document is in Box 1 Folder 7 of this collection.

Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the student petition against Lucius Field, 1822
Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the senior class final examinations, 1824 July 21

Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861

A document in which Heman Humphrey writes on behalf of the faculty of the Collegiate Institution regarding the examination of the senior class in all the studies of their four year course. Humphrey notes the time and date of the examination and names the men who were examined. He comments on the performance of the students. Humphrey goes on to say that the faculty records it as their unanimous opinion that all of the named students have now finished the course of classical studies usually found in colleges and are thereby entitled to the usual college honors. An additional note below Humphrey's signature states "Senior Examination 1824."

Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the senior class final examinations, 1824 July 21
Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding Ephraim Eveleth and Eveleth's signed retraction, 1824 June 28

Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861

A document certifying that Ephraim Evelith is hereby restored to his previous standing in the Junior Class of the Amherst Collegiate Institution on the condition that he make a retraction. The document states that Evelith had been required to leave the Institution due to his disrespectful treatment of faculty. The retraction, signed by Evelith, is also provided. The retraction states that Evelith regrets that he said anything to imply that the faculty had made the junior appointments with injustice or partiality, and he regrets to have spoken in a derogatory way regarding any faculty. On the back of the document are notes stating "voted unanimously by the Faculty June 29, 1824" and "Evelith restoration to his standing in College." The document appears to be written in Heman Humphrey's hand.

Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding Ephraim Eveleth and Eveleth's signed retraction, 1824 June 28
Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the student petition against Lucius Field, 1822

Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.)

A document stating that at a meeting of the faculty of the Collegiate Institution it was resolved that the petition of the Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman classes against the tutor Lucius Field cannot and ought not to be granted. The document lists the reasons for this resolution. It notes that the faculty also resolved that the things stated in the petition are groundless and slanderous and no student should have stated them or have consented others to stating them. The second page of the document explains further background on the issues between the students and Field, stating what, to the faculty, appeared to be the facts after examination of the case. The last page of the document provides the faculty's conclusions in regards to punishment of students. It states that the faculty has decided to treat the students with paternal tenderness and expect the good sense of the students will prevail after time for reflection, but should there be any further disorder or disrespect to the officers of the Institution, the faulty will proceed to notice them with all the severity required. This document has another version with slight modifications in Box 1 Folder 64 of this collection. The student petition referred to in this document is in Box 1 Folder 7 of this collection.

Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the student petition against Lucius Field, 1822
Collegiate Institution faculty resolution to suspend Joseph Goffe, Jr., 1824 July 16

Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861

A document stating that at a meeting of the faculty of the Collegiate Institution on July 16, 1824 it was voted that Joseph Goffe, Jr., a sophomore, would be suspended from the Collegiate Institution and that the president would read the suspension in the chapel tomorrow morning. The document states that on the 12th Goffe left the Institution and the town although he had been told by the president that he did not have permission to go, and in so doing, Goffe violated the laws of the Institution. It goes on to state that in response to being asked to account for his disobedience, Goffe said that a student has the right to disobey the authority of the College when he thinks his request has been unreasonably denied. In response to this and his original action, the faculty votes to suspend Goffe for six months. The document appears to be written in Heman Humphrey's hand.

Collegiate Institution faculty resolution to suspend Joseph Goffe, Jr., 1824 July 16
Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the sophomore class examinations, 1824 August 23

Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861

A document stating that the faculty of the Amherst Collegiate Institution voted that the examination of the sophomore class was satisfactory and that the performance of many members of the class was commendable. It goes on to say that a few individuals did not possess the desired level of knowledge regarding some studies but most of the deficiencies can be attributed to want of health and none were so great as to render any public exceptions necessary. It states that the whole class advance to the standing of Junior Sophisters. The document is signed by Heman Humphrey on behalf of the faculty.

Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the sophomore class examinations, 1824 August 23
Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the sophomore class examinations, 1824 May 10

Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861

A document stating that on May 10, 1824 it was voted that the late examination of the sophomore class of the Amherst Collegiate Institution was satisfactory. The document also states that "the faculty cheerfully express their approbation of the examination in general" and that the appearance of this class was better in some studies than in others. It states that in particular the faculty thought the examination of the class in geometry was unusually good and the appearance of the class in Jamieson's Rhetoric was not as good as desired. The document is signed by Heman Humphrey on behalf of the faculty. A note on the back of the document states "Result of the May examination 1824."

Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the sophomore class examinations, 1824 May 10
Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the freshmen class examinations, 1824 August 23

Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861

A document stating that at a meeting of the faculty of the Collegiate Institution it was voted that the annual examination of the freshmen class was highly satisfactory, though the appearance of a few individuals was not as good as that of the class in general. However, it states, the faculty do not think any exceptions are necessary and thus consider the whole class advanced to the standing of sophomores. The document is signed by Heman Humphrey on behalf of the faculty. A note on the back of the document states "Results of examination August 23, 1824."

Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the freshmen class examinations, 1824 August 23
Resolution of the Collegiate Institution faculty regarding the junior class examinations, 1824 May 10

Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861

A document stating that on May 10, 1824 the faculty of the Amherst Collegiate Institution came to the opinion that the junior class "generally acquitted themselves with honor" at their late examination. It also states that the faculty observed that many members of the class excelled. The faculty hopes that all will elevate themselves to "the sphere of unqualified approbation." The document is signed by Heman Humphrey on behalf of the faculty. A note on the back of the document states "Result of the May examination 1824."

Resolution of the Collegiate Institution faculty regarding the junior class examinations, 1824 May 10
Luke Sweetser copy of the votes passed at a Prudential Committee meeting sent to the Trustees of Amherst College, 1839 August 13

Sweetser, Luke

A copy, attested to by Luke Sweetser acting as secretary, of the votes passed at a meeting of the Prudential Committee at the President's Library on August 3, 1839. The document provides the five votes that were passed, all of which relate to providing recommendations to the Trustees of the College on various topics. The Alexandrian Society permission to rent rooms, the laws of the College relating to student bonds, the debts of the College, the choice of a Financier and a Treasurer, and the salary of Professor Tyler are among the subjects addressed. The vote regarding Professor Tyler, presumably William Seymour Tyler, is discussed in the most detail. A note on the document states "to the Trustees of Amherst College Aug. 13 1839."

Luke Sweetser copy of the votes passed at a Prudential Committee meeting sent to the Trustees of Amherst College, 1839 August 13
Edward Hitchcock statement regarding a student petition, 1832 April 15

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A document in which, as directed by the faculty, Edward Hitchcock provides a statement regarding requests from a number of appointees for an "approaching exhibition" that they be excused from performing their parts. Hitchcock refers to the appointees making the request as petitioners and writes that some of them made the request because they objected to having to furnish refreshments for anyone other than the performers of the band. He goes on to say that other petitioners have asked to be excused because they cannot, with their previous engagements and their understanding of College laws, encourage such entertainments, especially should ardent spirit or wine be introduced. Hitchcock states that the faculty consulted the College laws, specifically Chapter 8, Sections 11 and 12, and cannot see the reasonableness of the petitioner's request. He goes on to say that executing the articles noted will remove the objections of the petitioners.

Edward Hitchcock statement regarding a student petition, 1832 April 15
Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the junior class examinations, 1824 August 23

Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861

A document stating that at a meeting of the faculty of the Collegiate Institution it was decided that at their examination the members of the junior class generally acquitted themselves in a manner honorable to themselves and the Institution and thus they will all advance to the standing of Senior Sophisters. The document is signed by Heman Humphrey on behalf of the faculty.

Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the junior class examinations, 1824 August 23
Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the senior class examinations, 1824 May 10

Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861

A document stating that at a meeting of the faculty of the Collegiate Institution on May 10, 1824 it was voted that the late examination of the senior class "has given good satisfaction" and that this result should be communicated to the class by the president of the Institution. The document is signed by Heman Humphrey by order of the faculty. A note on the back of the document states "Result of the May examination 1824."

Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the senior class examinations, 1824 May 10
The substance of two reports of the faculty of Amherst College, to the Board of Trustees, with the doings of the Board thereon

Amherst College

A pamphlet with excerpts from a report on the state of Amherst College presented to the Board of Trustees on August 21, 1826 and a report by Heman Humphrey with a specific plan for improvement based on the previous report that was presented at a meeting of the Board of Trustees on December 6, 1826. The pamphlet includes explanatory text regarding the two reports and the decision by the faculty and Trustees that the pamphlet be printed with information from both. It is also stated that the report by Humphrey was adopted by a unanimous vote of the Trustees.

The substance of two reports of the faculty of Amherst College, to the Board of Trustees, with the doings of the Board thereon
Trustees of the Collegiate Institution resolution regarding the health of Heman Humphrey, 1824 April 21

Graves, Rufus, 1758-1845

A document stating that at a meeting of the Trustees of the Amherst Collegiate Institution on April 21, 1824 the Board of Trustees resolve to recommend to Heman Humphrey that he disengage himself from the care of the college and use the time between this and the close of the ensuing vacation to restore his health. It states that they also resolve to request that the Vice President present to Humphrey an attested copy of their vote. The document is noted as "a true copy" and signed by R. Graves (Rufus Graves) acting as secretary.

Trustees of the Collegiate Institution resolution regarding the health of Heman Humphrey, 1824 April 21
Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the freshmen class examinations, 1824 May 10

Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861

A document stating that at a meeting of the faculty a resolution was made that the freshmen class are deserving of commendation for their appearance at the Examination, particularly in regard to Roman antiquities and the languages. The document is signed by Heman Humphrey on behalf of the faculty, presumably the faculty of the Collegiate Institution. A note on the back of the document states "Result of the May examination 1824."

Collegiate Institution faculty resolution regarding the freshmen class examinations, 1824 May 10
Edward Hitchcock explanation of article 11212, section 8 of the college laws

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A statement issued by Edward Hitchcock, on behalf of the faculty of Amherst College and in response to the students' requests, explaining the college's laws on prohibitions of the presence and distribution of alcohol.

Edward Hitchcock explanation of article 11212, section 8 of the college laws
Board of Trustees of Mount Holyoke Seminary resolutions passed upon the death of Edward Hitchcock

Mount Holyoke Female Seminary. Trustees

A presentation to the children of Edward Hitchcock of the resolutions proposed by the Board of Trustees of Mount Holyoke Seminary on the occasion of Hitchcock's death.

Board of Trustees of Mount Holyoke Seminary resolutions passed upon the death of Edward Hitchcock
Boston Society of Natural History letter to William Augustus Stearns, 1864

Boston Society of Natural History

A letter in which the Boston Society of Natural History describes Edward Hitchcock's career in the natural sciences, and presents to William Augustus Stearns their resolution to recognize the significance of the loss of Edward Hitchcock.

Boston Society of Natural History letter to William Augustus Stearns, 1864
Antivenenean Society resolutions regarding Edward Hitchcock

Amherst College. Antivenenean Society

Undated resolutions adopted in memory of Edward Hitchcock, recognizing his work for the Cause of Temperance. The document is unsigned; it has been inferred that it was created by the Antivenenean Society of Amherst College.

Antivenenean Society resolutions regarding Edward Hitchcock