Rev William Smith (Provost)
American
William Smith (7 September 1727 - 14 May 1803) was an Episcopalian priest, notable as the first provost of the University of Pennsylvania. - AsNotedIn
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| 1771/03/22 | Dr Smith has done wonders, in favour of our friend Rittenhouse. His zeal has been very active: he has got enough to pay him for a second orrery, and the assembly has given him 300 pounds. - Rev Dr Peters wrote Mr Barton | Benefactor | U of Penn's Rittenhouse Orrery |
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