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... conceived that the re- cently elected legislature might repeal the charter , or at least might do something to impede the development of the college . On October 25 , 1784 , without consultation with any of the other trustees , he ...
... conceived that the re- cently elected legislature might repeal the charter , or at least might do something to impede the development of the college . On October 25 , 1784 , without consultation with any of the other trustees , he ...
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... conceived . What prejudice you have conceived at me , God only knows . I am conscious that I have never offended you , yet I have re ceived more pain from you than from all the children of men . You were to me instead of all the world ...
... conceived . What prejudice you have conceived at me , God only knows . I am conscious that I have never offended you , yet I have re ceived more pain from you than from all the children of men . You were to me instead of all the world ...
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... conceived on it by two of the trustees will have their full accomplishment , and Dickinson College will one day be the source of light and knowledge to the western part of the United States . " This account of the genesis of the college ...
... conceived on it by two of the trustees will have their full accomplishment , and Dickinson College will one day be the source of light and knowledge to the western part of the United States . " This account of the genesis of the college ...
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The Founding and Founders of Dickinson College (Classic Reprint) Edward W. Biddle No preview available - 2017 |
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