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PC.770.098
8-15 Oct 1770:1513 (196)
Princetown, September 28. On Wednesday, the 26th instant,
was held, in this place, the anniversary commencement of the
College of New-Jersey.
After the usual procession from the College to the Church,
the business of the day was introduced with prayer by the
President, and vocal music by a select company of the
students. . . [24 lines, giving details of the orations.]
The exercises of the forenoon concluded with an English
oration on "The Utility of American Manufactures, "
pronounced by Mr. Frelinghuysen. After which the students
entertained the assembly with singing.
In the afternoon, after singing by the students, Mr.
Wilson addressed the audience . . . [58 lines]
After prayer, by the President, the whole concluded with
vocal music, performed by the students. . . [5 lines]
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