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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02505.33 Author/Creator: Oliver, Andrew Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 7 June 1750 Pagination: 1 p. + addr 19 x 15.7 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the principles and moral character of Mr. Stiles, possibly Ezra Stiles, President of Yale College.

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