Connecticut School Fund records, 1799-1868.

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Connecticut School Fund records, 1799-1868.

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Connecticut funded public education by selling land it claimed to own in Ohio, in the area known as the Western Reserve, and using the interest for supporting schools. The agreements and bonds made between purchasers and the Connecticut Treasurer, including Andrew Kingsbury and James Spencer, form the bulk of the collection. Also includes correspondence to and from Andrew Kingsbury, Oliver Phelps, and the Commissioner of the School Fund, James Hillhouse.

0.5 linear foot (1 box).

Connecticut Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8197459

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Connecticut. Treasury Dept.

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Timothy Caesar of Haddam enlisted June 1, 1777 for the duration of the American Revolution. He is listed in Connecticut's Black Soldier's. From the description of Treasury order, 1782 June 1 : to Timothy Caesar. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82059980 Served in the Continental Army. From the description of State of Connecticut note to Hercules Wessells, 1780 June 1. (Litchfield Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 664367067 ...

Kingsbury, Andrew, 1759-1837

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Hillhouse, James, 1754-1832

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Spencer, James

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