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classic stability he gave to our college. And as long as the A. and M. shall live and her alumni breathe the free air of Texas, the name H. H. Dinwiddie will live and inspire them to higher and nobler deeds... A Dinwiddie to establish and dignify the institution — a Ross to uphold and popularize it — and a Foster to expand it into the saving hope and glory of the Empire State of Texas.
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That in the death of Major H. H. Dinwiddie this college loses an earnest worker, who was always active and zealous in the performance of his duties; ever ready to advance tne interest of this institution; devoted to its welfare and prosperity; one who was wise in counsel and fearless in action, an
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Dinwiddie was born on
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