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... congress and took advantage of opportunities that were presented to make an immense fortune . Having re- turned home he married in 1780 Anne Willing , oldest daughter of Thomas Willing , who was senior partner in the great mercantile ...
... congress and took advantage of opportunities that were presented to make an immense fortune . Having re- turned home he married in 1780 Anne Willing , oldest daughter of Thomas Willing , who was senior partner in the great mercantile ...
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... congress for one year , and of the United States senate from 1795 to 1801 . The outstanding figure , however , on the board of trustees was Dr. Benjamin Rush ; to him the college owed its existence , and to him more than to anyone else ...
... congress for one year , and of the United States senate from 1795 to 1801 . The outstanding figure , however , on the board of trustees was Dr. Benjamin Rush ; to him the college owed its existence , and to him more than to anyone else ...
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... congress , which held its sessions at that time in Philadelphia , and in the performance of his duties must have spent many weeks there ; but whether the memorable conversation referred to took place in 1782 or in the prior year cannot ...
... congress , which held its sessions at that time in Philadelphia , and in the performance of his duties must have spent many weeks there ; but whether the memorable conversation referred to took place in 1782 or in the prior year cannot ...
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The Founding and Founders of Dickinson College (Classic Reprint) Edward W. Biddle No preview available - 2017 |
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