James Canby letter to Isaac Davis
Scope and Contents
In this letter, James Canby expresses that his son William has not been feeling well, and he asks Isaac Davis if his son can be relieved from examinations so he can come home.
Dates
- Creation: 1839 February 26
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)
Biographical
Isaac Davis was principal of the Haverford School from 1838-1839. Two of James Canby's sons attended Haverford College, but neither of them graduated. His son, Roberts Canby, was one of the 21 students present at opening day of the College in 1833.
Extent
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
In this letter, James Canby expresses that his son William has not been feeling well, and he asks Isaac Davis if his son can be relieved from examinations so he can come home.
Acquisition
Gift of Elinor I. Goff, April, 1981
Processing Information
Processed by Maia Schwallie; completed February, 2025.
Genre / Form
- Title
- James Canby letter to Isaac Davis
- Author
- Maia Schwallie
- Date
- February, 2025
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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