to George D. Goodrich, 16 Jan 1863:
Letter responding to circular request enclosing pamphlet of the first meeting of the Board of Trustees and article by Rev. M. Tyler
Letter responding to circular request enclosing pamphlet of the first meeting of the Board of Trustees and article by Rev. M. Tyler
Letter responding to application
Letter responding to application
Letter responding that buildings are under construction, anticipated occupancy Fall 1864. President M.P.Jewett returned from Europe and is organizing college departments. Enclosed copy of Proceedings of the Board of Trustees 1861, and article by Rev.M. Tyler.
Praising Professor Ward's geological cabinets. Notes progress of the ""College Edifice."" Constat copy. Original letter in University of Rochester Library.
Response to application
Making an appointment for a conference on his will with relation to the College
You will perceive from a copy of the charter herewith... Announces the first meeting of the trustees.
You will perceive from a copy of the charter herewith...
Letter responding to application for employment
Discusses problems involved in choosing a site for the College. Photostat. Original letter in University of Rochester Library.
Asking to have the ""Chicago Record,"" an Episcopalian periodical, sent to Miss Amanda Germond, care of M. Vassar
College affairs; value of ""advertising"".
Friendly and encouraging letter to Mr. Raymond, who was vacationing at Angelica while waiting to begin his duties at Vassar College. Comment on everyday happenings.
Concerning the ""Marble Bust"" of Matthew Vassar.
Proffesorships, college furnishings, proposed restraint in advertising the College, etc.
Regarding Raymond's presidency.
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