... day on which President Hoar sent in his resignation. On the same day, Oakes and Shepard took their seats as members of the Corporation, and the seat Dr. Hoar had quitted was given to the Rev. Mr. Oakes . He hesitated to accept the office, but at length consented to perform its duties as President pro tem., which he continued to do for five years; when, having been again elected, he was installed ...