Annual Report of the President to the Board of Trustees, May 1786
Acting President Robert Davidson presents the annual report to the Board of Trustees on the current state of Dickinson College.
Master of Arts Diploma - John Wilson
Bachelor of Arts Diploma - John Wilson
John Wilson receives his Bachelor of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on May 5, 1792.
Belles Lettres Society Diploma - Charles Ross
Charles Ross, a member of the Class of 1792, receives this diploma as a member of the Belles Lettres Society in 1792.
Lectures on Languages and Criticism by Charles Nisbet
James Martin, a college student during the fall of 1792, records verbatim a series of 65 lectures on literary criticism as delivered by Charles Nisbet, President of Dickinson College.
"Moral Philosophy - Of Economics," by Charles Nisbet
Volume 3 of an unpublished manuscript transcription of 200 lectures on moral philosophy delivered by President Charles Nisbet at Dickinson College Dec. 1, 1788 to May 13, 1789, transcribed by student Samuel S. Mahon, class of 1789. (v. 1.
Letter from Stephen Johnes to Lydia Johnes
Stephen Johnes writes from Camp Bedford to Lydia Johnes, his wife, about life as a solider in the army assembled to end the Whiskey Rebellion.
Letter from Stephen Johnes to Lydia Johnes
Stephen Johnes writes from Carlisle to Lydia Johnes, his wife, about life as a solider in the army assembled to end the Whiskey Rebellion. Johnes mentions a conversation with "Doc.
Ledger of John Montgomery, 1798-1808
A description of this ledger is not currently available.
Letter from Charles Nisbet to Michael Taney
Dickinson College President Charles Nisbet writes to Michael Taney in which he discusses the importance of parental guidance in education and praises the conduct of his son, Roger Brooke Taney. Roger Taney is a member of the class of 1795.
Address after a Vacation by Charles Nisbet
President Charles Nisbet delivers this address to students after a vacation on June 19, 1788. John Young, a member of the Class of 1788, transcribed the address. Transcript included.
Address after a Vacation by Charles Nisbet
President Charles Nisbet delivers this address to students in October after "a short interval of vacation." John Young, a member of the Class of 1788, transcribed the address. Transcript included.
Address after a "Short Vacation" by Charles Nisbet
President Charles Nisbet delivers this address to students on May 13, 1787 after a "short vacation." John Young, a member of the Class of 1788, transcribed the address. Transcript included.
Address after a Vacation by Charles Nisbet
President Charles Nisbet delivers this address to students after a "late recess & intermission" on May 13, 1787. John Young, a member of the Class of 1788, transcribed the address. Transcript included.
Address from the Third Commencement by Charles Nisbet
President Charles Nisbet delivers this address to the third graduating class of Dickinson College at commencement on June 2, 1789. John Young, a member of the Class of 1788, transcribed the address. Transcript included.
Address from the Second Commencement by Charles Nisbet
President Charles Nisbet delivers this address to the second graduating class of Dickinson College at commencement on May 7, 1788. John Young, a member of the Class of 1788, transcribed the address. Transcript included.
Letter from David Erskine to Charles Nisbet
David Erskine, the Earl of Buchan, writes a letter to Charles Nisbet expressing that he does not sympathize with Nisbet's disappointment at being prevented "by the Calvinist party in Pennsylvania" from leaving Scotland to accept "your appointment
Letter from David Erskine to Charles Nisbet
David Erskine, the Earl of Buchan, writes a letter to Dickinson President Charles Nisbet in which he recommends John Millar and laments Nisbet's difficulties in finding a literary society in Carlisle.
Letters from Wilhelmina Nisbet to Charles Nisbet
Wilhelmina Nisbet, the Countess of Leven, writes three letters to Charles Nisbet a series of letters regarding religious affairs in the United States and Great Britain as well as Nisbet's position at President of Dickinson College.
Letters from Wilhelmina Nisbet to Charles Nisbet
Wilhelmina Nisbet, the Countess of Leven, writes five letters to Dickinson President Charles Nisbet in which she speaks of the health of her family and disapproves of Nisbet's new position at Dickinson College.
Letters from Wilhelmina Nisbet to Charles Nisbet
Wilhelmina Nisbet, the Countess of Leven, writes six letters to Charles Nisbet on a number of different issues, including commenting on contemporary religious movements and arguing that Nisbet should not accept the position as President of Dickin
Letter from John Young to William Young
John Young writes William Young, a bookseller and printer in Philadelphia, to express his intentions to withdraw his subscription for The Universal Asylum, and Columbian Magazine.
Letter from William Young to Agnes Young
William Young writes a letter to his wife, Agnes McLaws Young, describing his arrival in Carlisle and the people he met throughout his journey. Young also informs her of some errands that need to be taken care of.
Letter from James Ross to William Young
James Ross writes William Young, a bookseller and printer in Philadelphia, regarding the publication of books on grammar.