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February 5, 1889
Morning Journal And Courier
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
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Rev. Dr. Reed formally accepts the presidency of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., citing unanimous support from trustees, faculty, alumni, press, and churches as confirming his duty to take the unsolicited honor.
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Dr. Reed's Acceptance,
Rev. Dr. Reed in his letter to General Clinton B. Fisk, Hon. J. B. Storm, Hon. J. A. H. Creswell and others accepting the presidency of Dickinson college at Carlisle, Pa., after stating his weighing the subject, says:
Upon these points my mind is now clear. The unanimous action of a board of trustees comprising men distinguished in various departments of business and professional life the hearty assurances of loyal support accorded by the gentlemen of the faculty, the cordial expressions of satisfaction received from many of the alumni, undergraduates and friends of the college in various parts of the country-the approving voice of the public press-together with the manifested convictions of friends in the various churches I have had the honor to serve, agreeing, as they have, with those of my own mind and heart, have combined to render further doubt unreasonable.
Convinced, therefore, that the call of duty lies in the direction indicated, I accept the great honor you have been pleased as a board to confer upon me conscious while that it is one which has come to me absolutely without seeking on my part.
Rev. Dr. Reed in his letter to General Clinton B. Fisk, Hon. J. B. Storm, Hon. J. A. H. Creswell and others accepting the presidency of Dickinson college at Carlisle, Pa., after stating his weighing the subject, says:
Upon these points my mind is now clear. The unanimous action of a board of trustees comprising men distinguished in various departments of business and professional life the hearty assurances of loyal support accorded by the gentlemen of the faculty, the cordial expressions of satisfaction received from many of the alumni, undergraduates and friends of the college in various parts of the country-the approving voice of the public press-together with the manifested convictions of friends in the various churches I have had the honor to serve, agreeing, as they have, with those of my own mind and heart, have combined to render further doubt unreasonable.
Convinced, therefore, that the call of duty lies in the direction indicated, I accept the great honor you have been pleased as a board to confer upon me conscious while that it is one which has come to me absolutely without seeking on my part.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
College Presidency
Acceptance Letter
Dickinson College
Trustees Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Reed
General Clinton B. Fisk
Hon. J. B. Storm
Hon. J. A. H. Creswell
Where did it happen?
Carlisle, Pa.
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Key Persons
Dr. Reed
General Clinton B. Fisk
Hon. J. B. Storm
Hon. J. A. H. Creswell
Location
Carlisle, Pa.
Story Details
Rev. Dr. Reed accepts the presidency of Dickinson College after weighing the unanimous support from trustees, faculty, alumni, friends, public press, and churches, viewing it as a call of duty without seeking it himself.