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... least might do something to impede the development of the college . On October 25 , 1784 , without consultation with any of the other trustees , he expressed his fears on the subject to Dr. Nisbet in a letter which closed with this ...
... least might do something to impede the development of the college . On October 25 , 1784 , without consultation with any of the other trustees , he expressed his fears on the subject to Dr. Nisbet in a letter which closed with this ...
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... least 50 pounds a year ; 6 boys will yield 300 pounds a year , which will be a great help to us for a few years .. I join with you , my dear friend , in adoring the goodness of God in bringing our work to perfection . Who would not ...
... least 50 pounds a year ; 6 boys will yield 300 pounds a year , which will be a great help to us for a few years .. I join with you , my dear friend , in adoring the goodness of God in bringing our work to perfection . Who would not ...
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... least two days , attendance by a resident of that city involved giving up a full week for the purpose . Herein lies the explanation of a fact disclosed by the col- lege minutes that President Dickinson was present at only one meeting in ...
... least two days , attendance by a resident of that city involved giving up a full week for the purpose . Herein lies the explanation of a fact disclosed by the col- lege minutes that President Dickinson was present at only one meeting in ...
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