Report of the Committee about Harvard College, 1654 March 30.

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Report of the Committee about Harvard College, 1654 March 30.

Consists of a report, presented to the General Court held the 30/(3) Month 1654. Largely concerned with the administration of the College by President Henry Dunster.

Two leaves ms. half the recto and the verso of leaf 2 blank.

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