Laws of Harvard College agreed upon by the overseers, president, and followers, 1655, 1683.

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Laws of Harvard College agreed upon by the overseers, president, and followers, 1655, 1683.

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Manuscript copy of the 1655 Laws of Harvard College Agreed Upon by the Overseers, President, and Followers, written and signed by Jonathan Mitchell, as required upon entry as a freshman at Harvard in 1683. Also contains form of admittatur.

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