disinterested zeal in Linonia's cause, and your
unwearied pains to suppress her opposers....
Be assured that we shall be spirited in Linonia's
cause and with steadiness and resolution strive to
make her shine with unparalleled luster.... Be assured
that your memory will always be very dear
to us; that though hundreds of miles should interfere,
you will always be attended with our best
?wishes.

"May Providence protect you in all your ways,
and may you have prosperity in all your undertakings
! May you live long and happily, and at
last die satisfied with the pleasures of this world,
and go hence to that world where joys shall never
cease, and pleasures never end! Dear Gentlemen,
farewell!"

Not only in speeches but also in deeds Hale
proved his love for Linonia. He is said to have
contributed some of his own books to the library
of the Society, and to have cooperated with
Timothy Dwight and James Hillhouse in promoting
its growth. In time the library owned more than
thirteen thousand volumes. These three Linonians
were always considered its real founders, and were
so honored at the Society's centennial anniversary
on July 27, 1853.

Timothy Dwight, the first of that name to be

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