tMare 21, 18643 Hiram Veltman Esq 145 Duane Street NY Dear Sir, Yours of the 19""1 inst is rec^ and in reply would remark that our College Edifice is drawing near Completion and will he finish"- & furnished by the Sept next, and at which time or soon there- after we hope to open. The Bord of Trustees hold their annual Meeting in June proximo, after which circulars will be issued to the public setting forth terms of &c instruction in the College and in fact all other Matters pertaining thereto ft that may be necessary--- If your friend wishes to place her daughter in Institution perhaps an early application will be advisable, as many have already applied & I will place you her application on file Yours truly &c jMatthew Vassar j lOSc