John Covert letter to Abram Hoogland
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Abstract
One 1811 letter from John Covert, Jr. of Long Island to his uncle, Abram Hoogland, discussing his prospects for divinity school and a riot that broke out at the commencement exercises of Columbia College in New York City.
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This collection consists of a single item.
Scope and Contents
One letter from John Covert, Jr. of Long Island to his uncle, Abram Hoogland, discussing his prospects for divinity school and a riot that broke out at the commencement exercises of Columbia College in New York City. The letter is dated August 13, 1811.
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Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
This item is in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); John Covert letter to Abram Hoogland, 1977.405, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. Formally accessioned in 1977.
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This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.
