First drafts of minutes of the Trustees, 1789-1790.

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First drafts of minutes of the Trustees, 1789-1790.

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Drafts of minutes taken by Smith as secretary at meetings of the Trustees between 9 March 1789 and 20 July 1790, following the restoration of the charter of the College, Academy, and Charitable Schools of Philadelphia by the Pennsylvania General Assembly. A variety of leaves of paper have been added to notebook containing the bulk of the minutes and bearing the title "Rough Minutes."

1 item (38 leaves).

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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Smith, William, 1727-1803

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Brinton, Jasper Yeates, 1878-

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College, Academy, and Charitable Schools of Philadelphia

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