Manning, James to Howell, David: 1783 Sep 13

Family matters; public Commencement which aroused public enthusiasm and led to John Brown's offer to help raise funds for equipment. Asks Howell to obtain catalogues of books. A committee has prepared an address to King Louis of France, asking his patronage for the College, which has been forwarded to Howell, who is to have it sanctioned by the Minister to France. Dr. S. Drowne has been chosen Fellow and the College Seal's device is settled. Family matters; public Commencement which aroused public enthusiasm and led to John Brown's offer to help raise funds for equipment. Asks Howell to obtain catalogues of books. A committee has prepared an address to King Louis of France, asking his patronage for the College, which has been forwarded to Howell, who is to have it sanctioned by the Minister to France. Dr. S. Drowne has been chosen Fellow and the College Seal's device is settled.