to Martin Brewer Anderson, 9 Jul 1859

Comments on his poor health. Commends Henry H. Fay for honorary A.M. degree.
Comments on his poor health. Commends Henry H. Fay for honorary A.M. degree.
Letter responding to application, mentioning enclosing an article on the College by Rev. Tyler
Thanking student representative for celebration honoring Mr. Vassar's birthday.
Letter responding to application
Acknowledges gift of a volume by Miss Moore entitled ""Sketches of Female Education."
Polite but stern note acknowledging Mr. Jewett's apology for ""slander & falsehood"".
Facing him with extracts from his letters calling Matthew ""fickle & childish"" and claiming plots and counter-plots among the Trustees to delay the completion of the College.
Stating his unchanged feelings with regard to altered relations with Jewett.
Vigorous rebuttal of a letter from Jewett criticising his policies with regard to the construction of Main Building.
Thanks for sending manuscript of address on ""Harmony in Discord."
To a student regarding invitation to a social gathering.
Letter responding to application enclosing a pamphlet of the first meeting of the Board of Directors
Letter responding to inquiry, enclosing 2 pamphlets
Response to applicant
Complimenting the young ladies on their gymnastic exercises.
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