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show, by being present on that
occasion, the interest
which as a churchman
& an American citizen,
I feel in an Institution
which has been founded
with such noble liberal-
ity, and with the prospect
of great results in the
cause of religion & sound
& thorough education. My
parochial duties at this
time of the year, how-
ever, forbid my absence
on so long a journey,