Manning, James to Rippon, John Rippon: 1786 Apr 07

Sends letters and diplomas to several English gentlemen upon whom the college conferred honorary degrees before the war with apologies for belated notification. Has accepted election to Congress only to expedite payments due the college. Is resigning pastorship of church. Sends message for Dr. Drowne. Encloses letters from Nathaniel Dummer. Sends letters and diplomas to several English gentlemen upon whom the college conferred honorary degrees before the war with apologies for belated notification. Has accepted election to Congress only to expedite payments due the college. Is resigning pastorship of church. Sends message for Dr. Drowne. Encloses letters from Nathaniel Dummer.