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Mori     July 5**1  1865
Martin B. Anderson L.L.D.
My dear Sir
I have been purposing if it were possible to
accompany our friend Hon. W. Kelly in the 11. . University Com-
mencement, as it would be most probabil the last opportunity in
view of my health and advanced years, but am so much troubled with
a weakness in the spine of my back that I fear I shall not be able to
participate the pleasure-     I have written to Doct, Millard Parker
N.Y. this Morning asking him if he cannot prescribe some relief as
I can scarcely walk a rood without sitting down.              We are expect-
ing here at 10!O!ck this morning Miss Lyman of Montreal but shall
have to put her under the care of DF. R s to visit the College as the
slightest physical exertion gives me much pain-     I hope our friends
will be in good attendance at your Anniversary Commencement.
With my best regards to you. & your
Lady I remain truly & Respectfully
Yours &c             M. Vassar
'43*