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Page 11
... advised the Dr. to yield to the importunities of two gentlemen in this place , by taking their sons to board in his house . He must have a generous price , at least 50 pounds a year ; 6 boys will yield 300 pounds a year , which will be ...
... advised the Dr. to yield to the importunities of two gentlemen in this place , by taking their sons to board in his house . He must have a generous price , at least 50 pounds a year ; 6 boys will yield 300 pounds a year , which will be ...
Page 15
... advised to resign my charge that the trustees might proceed to the election of a successor . As this has not been done , my pres- ent situation , their own feelings and the earnestness with which they invited me formerly , will suggest ...
... advised to resign my charge that the trustees might proceed to the election of a successor . As this has not been done , my pres- ent situation , their own feelings and the earnestness with which they invited me formerly , will suggest ...
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... advised him to accept of 300 pounds for the first year or two , till he recovers his former character . I find Mr. King is opposed to his having his old salary . Poor man ! I shall always believe that his fever af fected his intellect ...
... advised him to accept of 300 pounds for the first year or two , till he recovers his former character . I find Mr. King is opposed to his having his old salary . Poor man ! I shall always believe that his fever af fected his intellect ...
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The Founding and Founders of Dickinson College (Classic Reprint) Edward W. Biddle No preview available - 2017 |
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