Poughkeepsie, Jan. 24,  1861,
John H. Raymond, Esq.,
Dear Sir,
You will perceive from a copy of the Charter accompany-
ing, that you are appointed one of the Corporators of "Vassar Female
College".
Permit me to express the earnest hope that you will accept the
trust, and that you will not only give to the enterprise about to be
inaugurated the sanction of your name & reputation, but also your best
counsel and active support and cooperation.
The first meeting of the Trustees will be held at the Gregory
(twenty sixth)-
House in this city, on Tuesday, February 28th at 10 o'clock, A.M.
Immediately on the organization of the Board, I shall place in
its hands the Funds and Securities which I have appropriated to the
College.
At this meeting, measures must be adopted for the custody and
management of the College funds, the erection of the Buildings, and the
improvement of the Grounds.   Needful preliminary and prospective
arrangements will also be considered in regard to the Organization of
the F-tHid-s College.
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It is thought that the business may be finished, either in the Board
itself, or by reference to appropriate Committees, so that the members
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may return home, the same evening.
With sentiments of high consideration, I am,
Very truly & respectfully,
Your obt, svt.,
M Vassar
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