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Adams, Juliet Amelia | to Minnie McInnes, Sep. 1869:

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September 16, 1869
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VC Prep 1869-1870

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Adams, Juliet Amelia. Letter, 1869

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1869
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1 letter from Adams to Minnie McInnes, a friend from home in Philadelphia, describing her first few days at Vassar. Topics include entrance examinations, classes, food, and the students' daily routine.

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Cornell, Mary Emma | to father, Jun. 14, 1866:

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June 14, 1866
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VC Spec 1865-1868

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Cornell, Mary Emma. Letter, 1866

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1866
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1 letter from Cornell to her father. She asks for information about a men's college that her father is involved with. She gives a detailed and favorable impression of the morality of Vassar, concluding that most of the students are Christian and become closer to their faith during their time at the

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