I. Jacob Rutsen Hardenbergh,, 1774

Summary: Jacob Hardenbergh served as the first President of Queen's College, securing the charter for the school from the Royal Government after being rejected by the Classis of Amsterdam. A leader in the movement for local education, he was also a strong supporter of independence during the American Revolution. The first item in this series is an address given at commencement for the first graduating class from Queen's College. This 1774 event honored one graduate. Included in the file is the original written text as well as a typed transcription of the speech. The second item is a letter from Hardenbergh.