Papers, 1751-1760.

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Papers, 1751-1760.

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Collection consists of sermon manuscripts and correspondence reflecting Davies' connection with the College of New Jersey. Also included are biographical and bibliographical notes and a manuscript for one of his published works.

0.25 cubic ft.

Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS

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SNAC Resource ID: 7592363

Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS

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College of New Jersey (Princeton, N.J.)

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Davies, Samuel, 1723-1761

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Samuel Davies, fourth president of Princeton University, was born in New Castle County, Delaware, on November 3, 1723. He was licensed to preach when he was twenty-two, and was ordained as an evangelist to Virginia. In 1753 Davies and Gilbert Tennant were chosen by Princeton trustees to go to Great Britain and Ireland in search of donations for the College. Davies kept a diary of the mission, which was later published. During their stay in the British Isles they were able to secure sufficient fu...

Cowel, David (1704-1760)

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