" Springside "
June 18th 1866.
My dear Miss Stillson
The printer (M. Osborn) of your beautiful little
gem composition " Hilltop Idyl" was dilivered me
(200) copies on Saturday evening, but too late to send
them to youI forward the same this morning
by the " College post Boy "
I think you will be pleased with the typographical
& mechanical executions. I only regret their tedious
delay, I trust you will meet with ready patronage in
this first effort for literaly fame.
I remain dear Miss S
Your friend &c
Matthew Vassar
P. S.  I have retained 25  copies for distribution
among my friends
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