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Huguin, R. B. to Ellsworth, Elmer Ephraim : 1858 Mar 28

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Howitt, Mary To Botta, Anne Charlotte (Lynch)

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Howell, David to Manning, James: 1783 Sep 27

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Describes examination at Princeton; pleased that money has been raised for apparatus and library, and that persons have been appointed to solicit donations; the fate of the college will rest on collections in Europe and Providence; advises JM against going abroad himself to solicit funds; recommends applying to Congress for compensation for damages to the college edifices; notes arrival of Congressional delegates from several states; pleased by his son's performance at public speaking, which is "unum nessarium in political life" to which he should have paid more attention. Describes examination at Princeton; pleased that money has been raised for apparatus and library, and that persons have been appointed to solicit donations; the fate of the college will rest on collections in Europe and Providence; advises JM against going abroad himself to solicit funds; recommends applying to Congress for compensation for damages to the college edifices; notes arrival of Congressional delegates from several states; pleased by his son's performance at public speaking, which is "unum nessarium in political life" to which he should have paid more attention.

Howell, David to Manning, James : 1784 Feb 10

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Declining to accept the appointment to solicit funds for the College in Europe. Declining to accept the appointment to solicit funds for the College in Europe.

Howell, David to Jones, Samuel : 1791 Aug 3

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Copy of letter announcing the death of James Manning and asking Jones to accept the office of president. Copy of letter announcing the death of James Manning and asking Jones to accept the office of president.

Howell, David to Brown University--Corporation : 1770 May 25

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Announcing his resignation as tutor at the college and accepting the appointment as professor. Also respectfully asks for an increase in salary. Notes by Thos. Eyres, Secty. of the Corporation appended. Announcing his resignation as tutor at the college and accepting the appointment as professor. Also respectfully asks for an increase in salary. Notes by Thos. Eyres, Secty. of the Corporation appended.

Howell, David to Brown University Corporation : 1787 Aug

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Draft by David Howell of a letter for Eddy and Abbot to the Authority for their restoration. Draft by David Howell of a letter for Eddy and Abbot to the Authority for their restoration.