1863

Mrs. (…) Knight

Newcastle Maine February 13th

Answered 20 February

Mr. Vassar

Dear Sir: I understand the institution of which you are the founder for the education of young ladies was to commence the ensuing spring if so will you please inform me if scholars are admitted from other states, also stating lessons &c.

I have daughters fifteen years of age who I are desirous of obtaining an education by which they will be enabled to procure her

own livelihood as a teacher.

Very respectfully

Mrs. R. E. Knight

Newcastle, Maine, Feb 13th, 1863

Answered in the usual manner with the addition that scholars will be accepted from other states.