October 23, 1794 — to Whom It May Concern
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
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The statement in reference to Jacob Hall, the president of Cokesbury College, was written in 1794. It was printed in an article entitled “Jacob Hall, Surgeon and Educator, 1747-1812.” Hall resigned on October 17, 1794, after six years as president. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
October 23, 1794
[TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN]
This is to certify whom it may concern, that we the employers of Doctor Jacob Hall, late president of Cokesbury College, find no cause of complaint, either respecting his moral character as a Christian, his ability as a teacher, or his attentions to the students when present. And hereby declare our satisfaction for the services rendered to the College for six years past.
Signed in behalf of the Conference,
FRANCIS ASBURY
Attest.
Nelson Reed
Joshua Waller
Lem’l Green
Rich’d Whatcoat
Maryland Historical Magazine, VIII (September, 1913), 217. Maryland Historical Society Library