Records of Washington College, Chestertown, Md., 1782.

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Records of Washington College, Chestertown, Md., 1782.

Includes three copies of "An Act for Founding a College at Chester" (now Chestertown), printed by John Dunlap; four copies of a petition to the inhabitants of the Eastern Shore with the names of the subscribers and the amount subscribed for the college's establishment; drawing of a building identified as Washington College; and an engraving of William Smith (1727-1803), founder of Washington College.

1 volume (25 pages).1 microfilm reel.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8074550

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Smith, William, 1727-1803

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Washington College (Chestertown, Md.)

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Founded 1782. From the description of Pamphlet, 1782 June 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70974337 ...