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Wilmington Academy

WILMINGTON ACADEMY, 1812.
WILMINGTON ACADEMY.
An examination of the pupils on this establishment, commenced on Thursday last, and closed in the afternoon of the ensuing day. A numerous assemblage witnessed this exhibition, which throughout was highly gratifying. We congratulate our town on the successful commencement of an institution, which, though too long delayed in its operation, promises to produce an abundant harvest of good to the rising generation. Praise is due to all the Teachers; And were we to speak as we feel our approbation of the Principal, his real merit might in the opinion of some be distinguished by the warmth of the eulogium we should pronounce.—                                                                                Gazette.

The Star, May 15, 1812.
(Source: North Carolina Schools and Academies 1790-1840, by Charles L. Coon, 1915)



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