Poughkeepsie     June 27j. 1861
James Grant Wilson Esqr
My dear Sir,
Your kind favor of the 18,*} current enclos-
ing Bill of "Chicago Record11 $3 is just received and herewith remit
per return Mail within this sheet the amount, which when at hand
please to acknowledge.   Since my note requesting the discontinuance
of the "Record" I have employ** a leasure time in reflecting upon the
propriety of my decission--as I have many friends & relatives that
would have been happy to have relieved me from the pleasing task of
perusing these periodicals I have concluded to continue them- hence-
forwards please to address the nRecordn to Miss Amanda Germand
care M Vassar Po!keepsie.      Miss G- is an Episcopalar and have
occasionaly perused the "Record11 with much please.
Your suggestion transmitting a pamplet containing the pro-
ceedings of the Trustees of the College to our esteeme^ friend Mr.
Chambers Esqr Edinburgh is a wise and timely intimation and shall
to-morrow forward the same to Ms address with your complements
reminding me of the generous propriety &c
I remain Dr Sir
Yours very truly &c
M. Vassar
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