1 exemplary proof of their zeal for the honor and intry, by contributing so freely and liberally toward of a general Seminary, for the advancement of and public spirit.

he Declaration of Trust by the Visitors and Governllege is an acceptable pledge and assurance that they xert the utmost zeal and abilities to carry on and comshment of a Seminary so successfully begun, and which public utility to the present and future generations. their exertions merit the approbation of the Legislaircumstances will permit) ought to receive their public nd assistance.

the exalted and patriotic sentiments contained in the ellency General Washington, in answer to the letter of ent County School, and the polite manner in which he ed to accept the honorable intentions of the General ignifying the College with his name, are proofs of that reatness of soul by which he is actuated in all his conduct. at the several papers upon which these resolutions are tered on the journals of the Assembly, and be published , in honor of the first founders, benefactors and patrons ry.

CEMENT OF WASHINGTON COLLEGE, MAY 14, 1783-LIST OF GRADU RNER-STONE LAID-CONVENTION AT CHESTERTOWN, MAY 12, 1783THE ASSEMBLY-DR. SMITH TO REV. DR. WHITE-CONVENTION AT IS, AUGUST 13, 1783-PETITIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF D-DECLARATION OF RIGHTS-NOTICE OF REV. THOMAS GATES-DR. CHOSEN FOR BISHOP OF MARYLAND CLERGY OF MARYLAND GIVE ENDATION OF HIM FOR CONSECRATION TO THE BISHOP OF LONDONOF THE REV. DR. GORDON AND OF THE REV. DR. WEST-MARRIAGE SMITH'S ELDEST DAUGHTER.

914th of May, 1783, was held the First ComCollege for Degrees in the Arts and w and interesting, not only to the hose of the State in general.

account of the event:

ormed from the place where ollowing order, viz.:

trust of visitors and governors of the said College, and that an estate or sum and sums not less than Five Thousand Pounds current money (including the estate of Kent county school) is so secured to be paid to us, that we will answer for the value thereof, and the application of the same, towards founding, endowing and supporting the said College, according to our best judgment and the tenor of the said act," which is Our CHARTER. And we further declare that a sum of money, exceeding £5,000, (exclusive of the estate of Kent county school) and amounting. to £5.992 145. 5d.,* is subscribed towards the said College, as will appear by the subscription lists herewith delivered; and that we will use our best endeavors, and have no doubt to obtain a due collection of the whole of the said subscriptions, and will faithfully apply the same, as far as obtained, towards founding, endowing, and supporting the said College; and also all future benefactions, subscriptions, and contributions that may come into our management and powerThis we declare this 15th of Oct., 1782, under our hands, having first taken the oaths of fidelity and support to this State, according to the direction of our said charter of incorporation.

The following correspondence makes a proper part of the narrative:

This was the Amount at the Time of delivering the List of Subscribers to the General Assembly. But as the List stands above, added to what was produced by the Sale of Leases of Ninety-nine Years for Sixty-three Lots of Ground, hereinafter mentioned, the whole Capital raised for the founding this Seminary of Learning from the Time of passing the Charter in May, 1782, to the first Commencement in May, 1783, was alx ut 10,300. Considerable Benefactions have been since received, and a much larger Number soon expectel, which will be laid before the World, in a future Publication. (Orgal note by Dr. Smith.-H. W. S.)

The Visitors of Kent County School, to General Washington. CHESTER IN KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND, July 8, 1782.

May it please your Excellency,

By order and in behalf of the Visitors of Kent County school, I have the honor to enclose to your Excellency, an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, for erecting a COLLEGE at Chester, for the benefit of the Eastern Shore, or Peninsula between Chesapeak and Delaware Bays, which they have dignified with the auspicious name of "WASHINGTON COLLEGE, in the State of Maryland, in honorable and perpetual memory of his Excellency General Washington, the illustrious and virtuous. Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States."

In every possible way, your country wishes to erect public monuments to you, even while living, and posterity, without doubt, will greatly increase the number; but none, it is believed, can be more acceptable to you, than a seminary of universal learning expressly dedicated to your name, with a view of instructing and animating the youth of many future generations to admire and to imitate these public virtues and patriot-labours, which have created a private monument for you in the heart of every good citizen.

As this College is to be instituted upon the foundation of Kent county school, the Visitors of the said school are by law honored with the great trust of carrying the design into execution. They have already been favoured with very liberal subscriptions, under the auspices of your name; and have no doubt of speedily receiving such farther subscriptions, payable in three equal yearly payments, as will amount to the estimate in the law, and enable them, the next spring, to build the necessary school rooms for lectures in the sciences, and to furnish them with books and philosophical apparatus.

The Visitors hope to obtain your Excellency's permission to place your name at the head of the seven additional Visitors and Governors of the College, which the law allows to be chosen from any of the neighbouring States, to make up the number twenty-four, as you will observe in the perusal thereof. They further hope, that the time is not very remote, in which this infant seminary may salute you in person, and, like a dutiful child, as one of its first works, present the olive wreath and other emblems of peace to its father, guardian and protector. I have the honor to be, in behalf and by order of the Visitors of Kent county school, your Excellency's most obedient and most humble servant, WILLIAM SMITH,

General Washington's Answer.

HEADQUARTERS, NEWBURGH, 18th August, 1782.

I have had the honor to receive your favour of the 8th ult. by Colonel Tilghman, who arrived here about ten days ago, and to whom I have committed the charge of forwarding this answer.

trust of visitors and governors of the said College, and that an estate or sum and sums not less than Five Thousand Pounds current money (including the estate of Kent county school) is so secured to be paid to us, that we will answer for the value thereof, and the application of the same, towards founding, endowing and supporting the said College, according to our best judgment and the tenor of the said act," which is our CHARTER. And we further declare that a sum of money, exceeding £5,000, (exclusive of the estate of Kent county school) and amounting to £5,992 14s. 5d., is subscribed towards the said College, as will appear by the subscription lists herewith delivered; and that we will use our best endeavors, and have no doubt to obtain a due collection of the whole of the said subscriptions, and will faithfully apply the same, as far as obtained, towards founding, endowing, and supporting the said College; and also all future benefactions, subscriptions, and contributions that may come into our management and power— This we declare this 15th of Oct., 1782, under our hands, having first taken the oaths of fidelity and support to this State, according to the direction of our said charter of incorporation.

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*This was the Amount at the Time of delivering the List of Subscribers to the General Assembly. But as the List stands above, added to what was produced by the Sale of Leases of Ninety-nine Years for Sixty-three Lots of Ground, hereinafter mentioned, the whole Capital raised for the founding this Seminary of Learning from the Time of passing the Charter in May, 1782, to the first Commencement in May, 1783, was about £10,300. Considerable Benefactions have been since received, and a much larger Number soon expected, which will be laid before the World, in a future Publication. (Original note by Dr. Smith.-H. W. S.)