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Elwyn, Alfred Langdon, 1804-1884

Philanthropist; born in Portsmouth, N. H., July 9, 1804; graduated at Harvard College in 1823; studied medicine, but never practised; became known as a philanthropist. He originated the Pennsylvania Agricultural Society and Farm-school, of which he was president in 1850; was also president of various philanthropic institutions. He was the author of Glossary of supposed Americanisms; and Letters to the Hon. John Langdon, during and after the Revolution. He died in Philadelphia, Pa., March 15, 1884.

Harper and Brothers Publishers. . New York. 1902.

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