Halifax, October 30
Contributors: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library
Edition: Electronic ed.
Publisher: University Library, UNC-Chapel Hill
Published: 2005
Place of publication: [Chapel Hill, N.C.]
Language: eng
Subjects: Cornerstone laying; History; University of North Carolina (1793-1962)
Other titles: North-Carolina journal (Halifax, N.C.); The first century of the first state university.
Description: On October 12, 1793, members of the Board of Trustees for the University of North Carolina met in Chapel Hill to witness the Brethren of the Masonic order lay the cornerstone.  The ceremony included adding a plaque to commemorate the occasion placed by William R. Davie.  After the procession, the Rev. Samuel E. McCorkle addressed the Trustees and spectators.  An extract of that address is included in this article.
Notes: Title from electronic caption title (viewed May 16, 2006)

This electronic edition is part of the UNC-CH digital library, Documenting the American South.  It is a part of the collection The first century of the first state university.

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Transcribed from: Halifax, October 30. p. 2 Originally published in: The North Carolina journal. Vol. II, no. 68 (Wed. October 30, 1793) Caption title.

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