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Henry John Van Lennep watercolor drawing of a hedgehog

Van-Lennep, Henry J. (Henry John), 1815-1889

Henry J. Van Lennep watercolor study of a hedgehog, with the scientific name in Latin written on the back. The drawing is incomplete.

Henry John Van Lennep watercolor drawing of a hedgehog
Amherst College Commencement program, 1888 June 27

Amherst College

The program for the 67th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years.

Amherst College Commencement program, 1888 June 27
Proceedings of convention in Amherst, 1818 September 29

Billings, Joseph

A handwritten pamphlet of proceedings from the convention held in Amherst, Massachusetts September 29-30, 1818 to deliberate on the founding of an institution "to give a classical or Collegiate education to indigent pious young men of talents." Attendees included members of the Trustees of Amherst Academy, subscribers to the Charity Fund, and ministers and lay delegates from the western part of Worcester County and Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties. The proceedings note that twelve attendees of the convention were elected to serve on a committee and report on the subject of the institution. The pamphlet describes the convention and includes lists of the ministers and delegates from parishes in attendance, the names of those elected as president and secretaries of the convention, the proceedings of the convention, and the committee report that was read and voted on during the second day of the convention. The report notes that the committee approves of founding such a literary institution in Amherst, Massachusetts and lists five articles recommended by the committee. The proceedings of the convention also provide amendments proposed and voted on regarding the articles and the vote to accept the report as amended. Colonel Joseph Billings and George Grennell are noted as secretaries of the convention and the report is noted as a "A true copy" and signed by Jos. (Joseph) Billings, acting as secretary. Also included is an unattributed typed transcript of the document. The source and date of the transcript are unknown.

Proceedings of convention in Amherst, 1818 September 29
Jeffery Amherst order book, 1743 February 2 to 1743 July 20

Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797

An order book kept by Jeffery Amherst, beginning on February 2, 1743 and ending on July 20, 1743, while stationed in Ghent, Belgium. The book contains Amherst's notes on daily orders given, patrols, and the positioning of troops and officers during marches. Amherst also notes the pay rate of the soliders and disciplinary measures enacted. The book is bounded in yellow leather, and the cover contains notations from Amherst about the time period covered. The cover is numbered.

Jeffery Amherst order book, 1743 February 2 to 1743 July 20
Statement and accounts relating to the settlement of Edward Hitchcock's estate

Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911

An account book, in Edward Hitchcock Jr.'s hand, detailing the dispensation of the estate of Edward Hitchcock. Also contains a copy of Edward Hitchcock's will.

Statement and accounts relating to the settlement of Edward Hitchcock's estate
None can experience stint

Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886

None can experience stint