Chapman Johnson Letter, 1800

Abstract

The letter dated May 18, 1800, from Chapman Johnson to College of William and Mary alumnus David Watson provides a detailed account of an "unfortunate disturbance," a student revolt at the College the previous winter. Chapman reported on a student's rude treatment of the postmaster, its witnessing by Professor Bracken, the expulsion of the student, the resulting student meetings and protests, faculty-student negotiations, consultation with Bishop Madison and St. George Tucker, student threats against the latter, etc. From UA 5.038, Acc. 2007.037, Chapman Johnson Letter, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.