Papers, 1828-1843.

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Papers, 1828-1843.

Included in this collection are the "Book of Extracts," begun in 1828, containing extracts from works on law, philosophy, poetry and literature; a literary commonplace book, undated, containing some notes on chess; and an Index Rerum, 1843 et postea, containing comments on books read, vocabulary and copywork.

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Todd, John, Reverend.

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Allen, George, 1808-1876

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Allen, quondam lawyer and Episcopal minister in St. Albans, Vt., taught languages at Delaware College in Newark, Del., 1837-1845, and subsequently was professor of ancient languages at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1863, he published the Life of Philidor, a book about chess. From the description of Papers, 1828-1843. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122589874 Professor of classics at the University of Pennsylvania. From the descripti...