Report on the petitions for the incorporation of Amherst College, 1824

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Contributor	Leland, Sherman, 1783-1853
Contributor	Silsbee, Nathaniel, 1773-1850
Contributor	Massachusetts. General Court
Title	Report on the petitions for the incorporation of Amherst College, 1824
Dates	1824-06-03
Abstract	A pamphlet of a report made by a Joint Committee of the Massachusetts legislature regarding the petitions for the incorporation of Amherst College. The report provides background on the petition and on Amherst College, especially in regards to the buildings, location, and financial state of the College. The Joint Committee states that it is their opinion that the prayer of the petitioners ought so far to be granted and that they have leave to bring in a bill. Sherman Leland's name is below the report and he is noted as chairman of the committee. It is also noted that the report was read before the Senate, accepted, and sent down for concurrence on June 3, 1824 by Nathaniel Silsbee, Senate President.
Physical Description	1 item (3 pages)
Languages	English
Genre	Reports
Genre	Pamphlets
Subject	Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.)
Subject	Amherst College – Charters
Subject	Amherst College – History
Part of	Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 1 Folder 98
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