Title: Document about the college air pump
Authors: Prince, John, 1751-1836.
Year: 1803
Subjects: Harvard University Scientific apparatus collections.; Scientific apparatus and instruments; Air-pumps; Massachusetts; Cambridge.
Abstract: One-page handwritten document written by John Prince, likely to the Corporation of Harvard College, about the "old College pump, given by Mr Hubbard." The letter refers to an 18th century air pump used in scientific experiments and offers prices and options for refurbishing the instrument. Prince references the "Davenport table pump" in the letter.