. Norwich University, 1819-1911; her history, her graduates, her roll of honor . coast of Maine. In 1882, he purchased CapeJellison, on the of Maine, which embraced some eight hundred acres ofpicturesque table land .situated at the head of Penobscot Bay and atthe entrance of Penobscot River. Later, in 1887, he estabUshed Sorrentoon Frenchmans Bay, one of the finest watering places on the Atlantic this time up to the time of his death, he was engaged chiefly in develop-ing this property, and also property secm-ed at Camden, Me. In 1880, the L^niversity finances were at a very
. Norwich University, 1819-1911; her history, her graduates, her roll of honor . coast of Maine. In 1882, he purchased CapeJellison, on the of Maine, which embraced some eight hundred acres ofpicturesque table land .situated at the head of Penobscot Bay and atthe entrance of Penobscot River. Later, in 1887, he estabUshed Sorrentoon Frenchmans Bay, one of the finest watering places on the Atlantic this time up to the time of his death, he was engaged chiefly in develop-ing this property, and also property secm-ed at Camden, Me. In 1880, the L^niversity finances were at a very low ebb. Colonel Lewisgenerously came forward at the critical time and consented to assume thefinancial control of the Institution and guaranteed all expenses. His generousoffer was joyfully accepted by the trustees and in recognition of what he to do, they changed the name of the University to Le-^\-is College. Hewas made president of the University, December 21, 1880, and held this officeuntil June 30, 1892. Every alumnus and friend of the LTniversity must re-. 1855] SKETCHES OF ALUMNI AND PAST CADETS. 561 member with gratitude the generosity of Colonel Lewis at this time. There isno question but what the University would have been obliged to close its doors,if it had not been for Colonel Lewis assistance. Colonel Lewis and his ad-visors made many improvements in the University curriculum. They greatlystrengthened the course of Instruction. In 1883, Colonel Lewis began to meetwith business losses, and was unable to defray the expenses of the 1884, by action of the State Legislature, the name of the Institution waschanged back to Norwich University. He married Orianna Pendleton of BeKast, Me. Of this marriage fourchildren are now living: Lenora, wife of Dr. James Jackson of Boston; DexterWadleigh, N. U., 90; Kenneth Hastings, N. U., 96; Edison, HarvardUniversity, 02, resides in New Yoi-k. COL. CHARLES HATCH LONG, B. S. Charles H. Long, son of Charles F
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