He became a member of several benevolent societies , including the Harvard Board of Overseers , the Boston School Committee , and the Washington Benevolent Society .
While in Boston , Holley developed a reputation as a great orator .
orator became a member of several benevolent societies , including the Harvard Board of Overseers , the Boston School Committee , and the Washington Benevolent Society .
While in Boston , Holley developed a reputation as a great orator .