... promoting the interests of piety and learning in this society, both as a Minister and as a Fellow of the corporation, therefore, Voted, that the Degree of Doctor in Divinity be conferred on the said Rev. Mr. Nathanael Appleton , and that a Diploma for that purpose be presented to him. The longest human life has an end. On the verge of ninety years Dr. Appleton on account of his very advanced age and growing infirmities...