Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-18

usefulness throughout the war he Is re-
warGsd by a commission as colorel in
the Portuguese army and there renders
great service, being mentioned twice in
the general orders OF the Duke OF Well
ingtoal. The whole story is full of excit-
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careful and accurate account Of the va
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library
of Tufts College, his origin, life. and let
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The work Of a great teacher. lives after
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Among the greatest of the great teach
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place of honor must be accorded the frst
president Of Tufts College. His was -
beautifully serene and well-rounded char
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