In 1783 there were only twelve, but then there began a steady growth to 23 in 1784, 68 in 1789, 83 in 1793, and 100 in 1798.Enrollment
The faculty was enlarged in 1784 by the appointment of Joseph Brown as professor of natural philosophy and Benjamin Waterhouse as professor of natural history, both of whom, according to President Manning, "engaged to give Lectures in their respective Branches, without any Expence to the College, while destitute of an Endowment."Faculty
In 1784 two professors were appointed, Joseph Brown as professor of experimental philosophy, and Benjamin Waterhouse as professor of natural history, both of whom "engaged to give Lectures in their respective Branches, without any Expence to the College while destitute of an Endowment."Manning, James
The number of students increased steadily from twenty in 1784 to fifty in 1786.Manning, James
In 1784 William Rogers was called upon to perform a service for his Alma Mater, that of procuring in Philadelphia the new seal of the College which was to replace the colonial seal which bore the images of the King and Queen of England.Rogers, William
When a new seal was designed, President Manning wrote in January 1784 to William Rogers1769 of Philadelphia, "Inclosed you have the Device of the College Seal, which you are requested to procure engraved in the best Manner, & and at the lowest Price, by the famous Engraver, who executes for the Public their curious Devices ... as you know the Poverty of the College we rely on you to obtain it on the best Terms."Seal
The first steward, Josias Arnold (1770 to 1773), was followed by William Holroyd (1773 to 1782) and Peregrine Foster (1782 to 1784).Steward
In 1784-85 the position was occupied by a woman, Martha Eddy, widow of Richard Eddy, who served briefly in 1784.Steward