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& afterwards so carefully cherished
it by their influence & their
prayers-- it was to aid all in
their power in religiously educating
& forming the character of
our youth.-- They deeply felt
the importance of their object &
that scraecely any sacrifice was
too great to accomplish it.--

I can with great truth say
in behalf of the ^{present board} trustees of
that our feelings harmonize
with the ^deceasedfounders ^{& patrons} of this Institution.--
We cheerfully labour
to carry into effect their [?]
excellent & useful designs--
The prosperity of this Our hearts
are greatly comforted & anxious