... 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 requested that a colleague might aid him in the pastoral office. Accordingly, Rev. Timothy Hilliard was elected by the church and congre...