Memoirs of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Volume 3M'Carty and Davis, 1834 |
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Page 174
... Friends , was the first teacher employed . In the school were taught the Latin language , the Mathematics , and the rudiments of an English education . Though supported by funds derived from the Society of Friends , and under the ...
... Friends , was the first teacher employed . In the school were taught the Latin language , the Mathematics , and the rudiments of an English education . Though supported by funds derived from the Society of Friends , and under the ...
Page 99
... friends of his father noticed him with kindness , letters from Philadelphia say " he is generally well received , and seldom fails of drawing love where he comes . " His natural sweet- ness of temper , and inclination to what is good ...
... friends of his father noticed him with kindness , letters from Philadelphia say " he is generally well received , and seldom fails of drawing love where he comes . " His natural sweet- ness of temper , and inclination to what is good ...
Page 128
... friends , to the knowledge of his fellow citizens , the use of the Anthracite Coal , and per haps the first , certainly the earliest specimens of it , were sent by him , and them , from their native mines to Philadelphia , by the waters ...
... friends , to the knowledge of his fellow citizens , the use of the Anthracite Coal , and per haps the first , certainly the earliest specimens of it , were sent by him , and them , from their native mines to Philadelphia , by the waters ...
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THE TRANSLATORS PREFACE | v |
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In what manner at what time and by what European Nations | 24 |
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