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... favorable time . The Rev. Dr. Charles Nisbet of Montrose , Scotland , was unanimously elected principal of the college , and James Ross was chosen as professor of the Greek and Latin languages . It was resolved " that 250 pounds ...
... favorable time . The Rev. Dr. Charles Nisbet of Montrose , Scotland , was unanimously elected principal of the college , and James Ross was chosen as professor of the Greek and Latin languages . It was resolved " that 250 pounds ...
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... favorable than it appears at present to be . " Apparently more than two weeks passed before his associates heard of this letter , and then they were filled with amazement and consternation . Concerning it Dr. Rush wrote on November 13 ...
... favorable than it appears at present to be . " Apparently more than two weeks passed before his associates heard of this letter , and then they were filled with amazement and consternation . Concerning it Dr. Rush wrote on November 13 ...
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... favorable impression upon their host is apparent from the tone of his letters to Col. Montgomery . On June 14 , 1785 , he wrote : " I cannot tell you how many friends he ( Dr. Nisbet ) has made in our city . His preaching is sensible ...
... favorable impression upon their host is apparent from the tone of his letters to Col. Montgomery . On June 14 , 1785 , he wrote : " I cannot tell you how many friends he ( Dr. Nisbet ) has made in our city . His preaching is sensible ...
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The Founding and Founders of Dickinson College (Classic Reprint) Edward W. Biddle No preview available - 2017 |
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