VASSAR FEMALE COLLEGE
Poughkeepsie, N. Y., May 4th 1867
My dear Miss Stilson
I feel disappointed & grived to think I have not
seen you within speakable distance so long a time but
circumstances of a personal nature has prevented, Of
course I saw you, saw your sweet lips move, heard the
sound of your melodous voice on the Anniversary Eve-
ning, but that8 all, did not hear one word distinctedly,
I think I saw you once in the Corrodors or refreshment
room, however be that as it may, I have just finished
reading your " Colloquy " so kindly sent me yesterday
on the "_Triumph of Progress"a Composition
worthy of the claims of more matured and older inter-
acts, but where are they in " Vassar College " &c to
be found.
Excuse briefitythe doorBell Rings, &c.
Yrs truly*                    M. Vassar
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