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Who is President Chauncy from Caleb's Crossing: A Novel and what is their importance?

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President Chauncy serves as the headmaster at the college both Caleb and Joel attend. Initially resistant to the idea of having Native Americans enrolled in his school, he is quickly won over by their intelligence and commitment. Chauncy later becomes one of their biggest supporters.

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Caleb's Crossing: A Novel