Poughkeepsie, May 8th, 1860.
Mrs. Sarah J. Hale
My dear Madam:
Having been temperaly indisposed since the receipt of your
favor (of the 30th ult with enclosures) must be my appology for delay-
ing my answer to the kind terms in which you are pleased to advert to
my efforts for the promotion of the education of the young women of our
Country.   I am honored in finding my own views so much in harmony
with the sentements found in the Editorials of the Ladys Book, and will
avail myself of an early opportunity to secure the Biographical Dictionary
fee to which you have alluded to aid me in the sphere of that departments
of knowledge &c.   In regard to the details, plans, organisation &c of
"Vassar College" I deem it premature to present to the public any thing
further than what has been already communicated in those articles fur-
nished you by Prof. Jewett.   I shall be very glad to see in the Ladys Book
such suggestions as your mature reflection and practical knowledge of
the subject may from time to time prompt you to make.   It will also give
me much pleasure to be favored with your communication at all times
when conveniant.
Very truly & Respectfully
Your obedt Servt
M. VaSsar
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