Proceedings of the corporation and of the alumni of Brown University, in reference to the resignation of President Wayland, and the induction of President Sears

by Brown University

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Providence: Knowles, Anthony & Co., printers, 1856. 8vo, pp. 23, 1 ; neatly rebacked; lightly chipped, text slightly toned, else very good in original printed gray wrappers. Ownership signature at the top of the upper wrapper: Judge Merrick. Stern and heavy handed, Wayland did bring about progressive ideas for discussion in the classroom, but lack of support for his progressive views led to his offer of resignation in 1849. Discussions with the

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