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... present plentitude of the power of the Presbyteri- ans , let them obtain a charter for a college at Carlisle in Cum- berland county . The advantages of a college in this place are , 1st , It will draw the Presbyterians to one common ...
... present plentitude of the power of the Presbyteri- ans , let them obtain a charter for a college at Carlisle in Cum- berland county . The advantages of a college in this place are , 1st , It will draw the Presbyterians to one common ...
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... present at the time and place ap- pointed for the third meeting , and all attached their names to a letter and duplicate thereof authorizing Mr. Bingham to obtain contributions in Europe . After a committee had been appointed to engage ...
... present at the time and place ap- pointed for the third meeting , and all attached their names to a letter and duplicate thereof authorizing Mr. Bingham to obtain contributions in Europe . After a committee had been appointed to engage ...
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... present at only one meeting in Carlisle , Dr. Rush at two , and Messrs . Hill , Wilson and Bingham at none . The latter two also failed to attend the preliminary meetings in Phil- adelphia . The special burdens on the college arose from ...
... present at only one meeting in Carlisle , Dr. Rush at two , and Messrs . Hill , Wilson and Bingham at none . The latter two also failed to attend the preliminary meetings in Phil- adelphia . The special burdens on the college arose from ...
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The Founding and Founders of Dickinson College (Classic Reprint) Edward W. Biddle No preview available - 2017 |
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