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... granted , the initial meeting of the board of trustees was held at the house of John Dickinson in Phil- adelphia . Ten members were present , nine being suf- ficient to constitute a quorum . The charter was then read , and two justices ...
... granted , the initial meeting of the board of trustees was held at the house of John Dickinson in Phil- adelphia . Ten members were present , nine being suf- ficient to constitute a quorum . The charter was then read , and two justices ...
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... granted he will be re - elected . We cannot do otherwise without incurring the folly of instability and thereby of resembling himself . I think as we have a new bargain to make with him , we ought to offer him only 300 pounds a year ...
... granted he will be re - elected . We cannot do otherwise without incurring the folly of instability and thereby of resembling himself . I think as we have a new bargain to make with him , we ought to offer him only 300 pounds a year ...
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... granted to the college in 1783 , but before setting sail Mr. Bingham was philanthropic enough to provide for it very material aid . Referring to this , Dr. Rush wrote to Col. Montgomery on May 3 , 1783 , " Mr. Bingham ( whose gen ...
... granted to the college in 1783 , but before setting sail Mr. Bingham was philanthropic enough to provide for it very material aid . Referring to this , Dr. Rush wrote to Col. Montgomery on May 3 , 1783 , " Mr. Bingham ( whose gen ...
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The Founding and Founders of Dickinson College (Classic Reprint) Edward W. Biddle No preview available - 2017 |
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