to [W. J. W. Draw]
Handwritten admission ticket to the College; undated
Handwritten admission ticket to the College; undated
Letter about the safe arrival in NY of M.P. Jewett and John B. Brackett from Europe
Arranging for the binding of 1000 copies of Lossing's "Vassar College and Its Founder."
Explaining delay in receipt of notes. Refers to ""Vassar College and Its Founder."
You will perceive from a copy of the charter herewith...
Stating his decision against the free distribution of ""Vassar College and Its Founder"" to the pupils, etc.
I have read your note...and in reply would say, that the whole affair is in your hands & keeping...
Asking Mr. lossing to accompany Buckingham and Vassar to the College for advice on cabinet room, etc.
Sending mRS. hale a copy of act changing name of college. Has copy of ""Dog Tip"" and picture of birthplace for addressee.
Concerning illustrated article about the college to be published in the City Directory. Introducing Mr. H. Boyd.
Unsigned letter relating to material for Lossing's book, ""Vassar College and Its Founder"".
Letter thanking writer for report on the Philadelphia School of Design for Women
Response to request for catalog
Letter responding to application
Concerning the progress of the plans for the College.
...shall register your name on our College books.
Plans for the College.
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