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Excerpt from Sketches of Williams College
In preparing the history of the college, we are in debted for much of our information to addresses delivered at the dedication of the Chapel, in 1828, and at the semi-centennial Celebration, in 1843 also to biographical sketches of Presidents Fitch and Moore, in the Quarterly Register; the life of Dr. Griffin, and certain valuable manuscripts, and much oral informa tion, with which we have been kindly favored, and for which we are truly grateful. We have clothed the facts given us in the best garments to be found in our scanty wardrobe.
In the second part, we have endeavored to give such a sketch of the present state of the college, its regula tions, its customs, and its attractions, as shall present a correct picture to those who are unacquainted with the subject, but wish to become so. This part in particular, we are aware, betrays a lack of the 'labor limae.' And if asked why it has not been bestowed, our excuse might be the same which a New England lady would give for not imitating the Chinese woman who filed a crowbar down to a needle it would take too long, and not be in the fashion of this age of steam.
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