Poughkeepsie   July 2.. 1856
Prof M B Anderson
My dear Sir
Your special invitation of the 27th ultimo for me
to attend the approaching Anniv^ Session of the Bord of Trustees of
the University of Rochester to be holden on the 8 and 9      inst was
received just in time to countermand my answer to the Sec^ circular
letter of invitation,--informing him that owing to the pressure of my
private engagements at this busy season it would be extremely incon-
venient for me to be present on that occasion, but since the receipt of
your note before me, I have concluded to lay aside all private business
and say to you that if Providence permit I will be there on Monday
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evening next, accompanied with my friend Prof    M C Jewett of the
"Cottage Hill Seminary" of this City, and altho1 my friends at Rochester
have kindly invited us to take apartments with them--We prefer to go
to a Public house, and you will oblige by securing us comfortable quar-
ters at the Eagle Tavern or any other your best Houses -        Yours very
Respectfully        M Vassar
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