to E.L. Magoon, 19 Aug 1864

From ""Springside."" Describin a boat race: ""All safe-the steamer arrived 1/4 4 O'ck..."
From ""Springside."" Describin a boat race: ""All safe-the steamer arrived 1/4 4 O'ck..."
Regrets sent in reply to invitation to attend opening of their Business College.
Letter responding to inquiry and Mrs. Vassar's health
Response to applicant
Letter responding to application enclosing a pamphlet of the first meeting of the Board of Directors
Letter responding to application
Printed admission ticket to ""Vassar College G. L."" written to ""F. B. Wheeler or Friends"" dated 1866
Letter responding to application enclosing a pamphlet of the first meeting of the Board of Directors and an article by Moses Tyler
Letter responding to application
Letter responding to application
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.
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