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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: November 7, 1865
Text: Tuesday Morning November itt1 1865 My dear DoctF. Raymond We received your kind verbal invitation by your Daughter Nelly yesterday P.M. to attend a little social informal gathering of several of assistant3 Proffs Teachers &c in your apartments in the College this evening, I need not reply that, that is just the oppor- tunity needed by me to make a more special pleasent acquaintance with them, but I am constrained to deny myself that pleasure by reason of phy- sical indisposition. Wishing...
Show moreTuesday Morning November itt1 1865 My dear DoctF. Raymond We received your kind verbal invitation by your Daughter Nelly yesterday P.M. to attend a little social informal gathering of several of assistant3 Proffs Teachers &c in your apartments in the College this evening, I need not reply that, that is just the oppor- tunity needed by me to make a more special pleasent acquaintance with them, but I am constrained to deny myself that pleasure by reason of phy- sical indisposition. Wishing you and all of them a cordial & pleas ent evening repast I remain Dr Sir Your8 verry truly &c M.. Vassar
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: February 5, 1867
Text: Poughkeepsie February 5th '67 My dear Doct. Raymond My health is such I can not come out to the College to see you, was it otherwise I could have communicated in half the time it has taken me to write this note. I am engaged in making some additional Codicils to my Last Will and Testiment, one of which is to set apart a specific sum the interest of which I purpose to applied to the encouragement of " Gifts or Talents " of the young Ladys pupils in public speaking—some- thing in...
Show morePoughkeepsie February 5th '67 My dear Doct. Raymond My health is such I can not come out to the College to see you, was it otherwise I could have communicated in half the time it has taken me to write this note. I am engaged in making some additional Codicils to my Last Will and Testiment, one of which is to set apart a specific sum the interest of which I purpose to applied to the encouragement of " Gifts or Talents " of the young Ladys pupils in public speaking—some- thing in this way—------During the Collegiate year there shall be four subjects announced for debate by the President, one every quarter of the School Session, to a class, say 10 pupils, whose names are previously en- tered & drawn by Lot from the whole number of pupils entering the Class, to be designated the " Vassar Col- ledge " Offhand Speaking Society." The President shall state the subject to be spoken an hour before the opening of the Meeting and not be- fore and shall previously appoint judges, say 3 to de- termine the respective merrits of each address accord- ing to the rules of Logic, giving to each pupil the re- ward of Merrit in regular order—beginning at N°. 1 to 10. I have not mental stamina sufficient to enlarge this morning ?What think you of the plan. Bye the Bye have you seen the " Bill" changing the name of our College. I have wrote Mrs. Hale and sent her a duplicate of the Act. Yours very Respectfully &c. &c. M. Vassar. P. S. Mrs Germand is better so says Dr Hervey who has left in this moment. M. V.
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: November 29, 1866
Text: Thanksgiving Morning November 29th 1866. My dear Doct. Raymond L.L.D. I regret exceedingly that I find my health such this morning from a bad cold and feever that I shall not be able to join the friends at the College to-day, which were it otherwise I would be most happy to do, espe- cially as it being a day appointed and set apart by our National & State Magistrate8 as a Day of " Thanks- giving " for the many Mercies Confered upon this peo- ple, and We should heartly join our...
Show moreThanksgiving Morning November 29th 1866. My dear Doct. Raymond L.L.D. I regret exceedingly that I find my health such this morning from a bad cold and feever that I shall not be able to join the friends at the College to-day, which were it otherwise I would be most happy to do, espe- cially as it being a day appointed and set apart by our National & State Magistrate8 as a Day of " Thanks- giving " for the many Mercies Confered upon this peo- ple, and We should heartly join our thanks as a new Institution of Learning for our social, official and spirit- ual prosperity &c------Please to give my best regards to our dear young Ladies and Teachers, and say to them, that, I deeply regret that my health will not permit my joining them to-day, that I wanted to say to them, that, the " Vassar College " is now thiers, thiers to elevate, thiers to beautify, thiers to honor, and thiers to adorn, by its fruits, and I trust God in his Providence will bless, prosper and sustain it to the glory of his name, and to the praise and admiration of the world, and I hope therefore J:hat all voices and hearts will arise and join in one glorious anthem and Sing the DOXOLOGY, today. Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise him all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, son, and Holy Ghost. With my prayers for all your health8 and happiness I remain Dear Sir Yours very truly &c M. Vassar. N.B. You are at liberty to read this note to the Young Ladies &c if you choose. M. V.
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: January 24, 1861
Text: Poughkeepsie, Jan. 24, 1861, John H. Raymond, Esq., Dear Sir, You will perceive from a copy of the Charter accompany- ing, that you are appointed one of the Corporators of "Vassar Female College". Permit me to express the earnest hope that you will accept the trust, and that you will not only give to the enterprise about to be inaugurated the sanction of your name & reputation, but also your best counsel and active support and cooperation. The first meeting of the Trustees will...
Show morePoughkeepsie, Jan. 24, 1861, John H. Raymond, Esq., Dear Sir, You will perceive from a copy of the Charter accompany- ing, that you are appointed one of the Corporators of "Vassar Female College". Permit me to express the earnest hope that you will accept the trust, and that you will not only give to the enterprise about to be inaugurated the sanction of your name & reputation, but also your best counsel and active support and cooperation. The first meeting of the Trustees will be held at the Gregory (twenty sixth)- House in this city, on Tuesday, February 28th at 10 o'clock, A.M. Immediately on the organization of the Board, I shall place in its hands the Funds and Securities which I have appropriated to the College. At this meeting, measures must be adopted for the custody and management of the College funds, the erection of the Buildings, and the improvement of the Grounds. Needful preliminary and prospective arrangements will also be considered in regard to the Organization of the F-tHid-s College. H-enc-e? -it-is-ef- ^-ea4>impe3?t8rfK^ 4hafc- -ev-e€*y- T-^^s-te e-^feo^d-d-be-p^eeettt-T It is thought that thebusiness may be finished, either in the Board itself, or by reference to appropriate Committees, so that the members 40 .133 . Jan, 24, 1861 -2 may return home, the same evening. With sentiments of high consideration, I am, Very truly & respectfully, Your obt, svt., M Vassar
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: December 22, 1864
Text: oughkeepsie Thursday 22d Decr/64 My dear Mr Raymond. You would naturaly suppose I had nothing to write about so soon after you left us, but events multiply so fast around us that we can be at no loss for topics----- The nGreat Political11 Union Banquet" came off last evening at the new Iron Mammouth Furnice buildings on Water- Street & such a gathering of people on such an occasion was never seen before in Po1-----altho' the weather was unpropitous all went off with a good eclat...
Show moreoughkeepsie Thursday 22d Decr/64 My dear Mr Raymond. You would naturaly suppose I had nothing to write about so soon after you left us, but events multiply so fast around us that we can be at no loss for topics----- The nGreat Political11 Union Banquet" came off last evening at the new Iron Mammouth Furnice buildings on Water- Street & such a gathering of people on such an occasion was never seen before in Po1-----altho' the weather was unpropitous all went off with a good eclat, inspiring the devotional feelings of Patriotism just in season for the Executive last call of 300,000 more men and at a moment during the height of thier exhlerations last evening——perhaps the whole assembly would have volunteered for the long term, but the efferessence passed off with the warn- ing hours of night, and morning light us sherd in after a mercyless snow storm with a clear sky and mercury at 0 - Preparations are busily making for the "Grand Annual Celebration" of Eastman College pupils" this evening and that on a large scale-___The "Furnice Buildings"above discribed is the place of Renidvous----— Supper Two Bands of Musick from N.Y City, and many civilians are to be on hand, s succeeded by a grand assembly of invited Lady guest ending in a Ball------ the room is some 250 in 1 engirt an ample wi^th, Tickets of admission are being distributed-----one of them has just been sent (Complimentary) Founder V.F.C. for self and family. At 7 P.M. MGrand Procession1' moving, some 1500 young Gentlemen in companies of 200, as they passed my domic il, halted each division giving three cheers, this was not however out of any special respects to me individualy, but for the benevolent scheme of inaugurating a new area for Womans mental pro- gress. --------- Friday Morning----— I have just been reading the "Eagles" account of the doings at the "Grand Banquet" of last evening. Comment is unnecessary—— I send you the paper. The weather being favourable to test the capacity of the Heating apparatus of the College, Coal is now being carted to the Gass & Steam House to give a trial of its powers next week, beginning on Monday----- I hope it will prove a complete success-—- It is just a week agoyesterday since I was out to the College, having been confined to the house with a bad cold----- Letters continue to come to "V.F. College address-one yesterday from a M. Spring of Baltimore, M.D Enclosing a package of Antiquarian documents, cancelled obligations, Letters, vouchers, ricepts &c&c of Gen. Washington, Rob: Morris & others from the years 1793 to 1814—— which he wants placed in the archives of the V.F. College.----- Our other Seminarys of Learning are have§ thier holiday Exhibitions____ Especialy the Military Drill-Schools which by the bye are quite florishing----- The modern introduc- tion of military tactics into those Schools has given a fresh impulse of interest to them-------they were most if not all on the wane before intro- ducing this feature, Is not this fact significant of an ideaz the decorative leading the usefullf would not some symbol of the decorative by the way of a uniform costume for the young Ladies in Vassar College fascinate & heighthen attractions, stimulate ambition &c&c—— these simple matters impress my mind favourably-----keeping of course within the limits of extremes--------- This feature and that of the College Educational term is all at present that leaves my mind unsettled. SatY. 24. . This Morning light disclosed to me the fact that "Old Hudson" was substantialy embar- goed, throwingthe remainder of the season business upon our Railroads- Miss Church picture must come to us through this medium------ Matthew goes to N. Y. to-day to attend to it-----that is if MT Rollinson can get it from on Board of the Tantamar----- There has been such a long history of this last specimen of our former President8 business tactics that I am quite anxious to see the last of them,------ Doct Babcock called yesterday a m, for the pur- pose of seeing you in relation to your visit East I gave him as weir as I could a brief synopsis of your tour----- your interview with his old friend8 . r . M. Mitchell & Daughter. He appeared quite happy at the results---------- "Swan" is absent at N. York, presume to lay in a Stock of Holliday gifts for his childrei I must let this festival season pass off quietly as my health does not allow indulgence in it------- As I send you the las test "Eagle" I make no comments on the news of the day------Amanda attended the Lyceum Lecture last Evening to hear Geo. Vandenhoffs Readings of Shakespere Richard 3. &c. Crowded House— E.P. Whipple comes off next----- subject------—- Well I find my paper about used up----- I only add that Amanda & self was talking over quietly matters & things in general and among them we were wondering how you and Wing got home that cold Stormy day following your departure from Po------- We hope safe and comfortably &c Amanda joins in best regards, with the usual complements of the season Yours very truly M. Vassar
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: May 2, 1864
Text: Poughkeepsie June 2 1864 Professor John H Raymond I.I.D Dear Sir In reply to your propositions in regard to your acceptance of the presidency of Vassar Female College I beg leave to say that we can accept your terms in all particulars save only that condition requiring me individually to guarantee further … provision you the College. I cannot persuade myself that it is necessary or proper for me to … such extraordinary personal obligations, but not beg that you will reconsider the subject ...
Show morePoughkeepsie June 2 1864 Professor John H Raymond I.I.D Dear Sir In reply to your propositions in regard to your acceptance of the presidency of Vassar Female College I beg leave to say that we can accept your terms in all particulars save only that condition requiring me individually to guarantee further … provision you the College. I cannot persuade myself that it is necessary or proper for me to … such extraordinary personal obligations, but not beg that you will reconsider the subject & conclude to give your invaluable services to our enterprise without … upon that condition. You may be assured that my pledges to appropriate nearly all of the residue of my estate to this college at my death will be faithfully carried out & that my efforts & means shall never be lacking during my life time to sustain & promote its best interests in such manner as will be. Satisfactory to the Trustees I … Respectfully yours M. Vassar P.S. I will here further remark that the balance of my estate after deducting all other legacies & bequests will not be less than $200000 … to the college after my decease
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: June 17, 1864
Text: June 17th, 1864. My dear Mr Raymond, I can hardly express to you my satisfaction at the receipt of yours of the 10 instant, which removes the last doubt & anxiety from my mind as to the assured success of our College. I am gratified that our recent interview has resulted in removing every doubt & ob- stacle from your path. You are most welcome to the position which is to reflect honor upon us both. So far as in me lies, it will be myhighest satisfaction to sustain you & the...
Show moreJune 17th, 1864. My dear Mr Raymond, I can hardly express to you my satisfaction at the receipt of yours of the 10 instant, which removes the last doubt & anxiety from my mind as to the assured success of our College. I am gratified that our recent interview has resulted in removing every doubt & ob- stacle from your path. You are most welcome to the position which is to reflect honor upon us both. So far as in me lies, it will be myhighest satisfaction to sustain you & the enterprize which you are to guide. It is as you justly remark the favorite child of my age and to see it in the full career of success & usefulness will be the crowning pleasure of my life. It will be quite important that before the meeting of the Trustees we have some consultation as to the business to be transacted & that you see the members of the Ex. Committee that all views may be understood & harmonised. Awaiting such a meeting I am Most truly yours, M. Vassar.
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: January 14, 1865
Text: Poughkeepsie January 14"1 1865 Dear Mr« Raymond. I finished reading your valued letter of the 9H1 current after my return from College @ 2 Olck this P.M. i made Amanda delay dinner till I had read it - from its date and reception I think it has been detained somewhere.------ The first paragraphs informed me that you had written me about Christmas, if so, it never came to hand and our wonder and conjectures are now revealed------lingering delays heighthen our surmises & fears, a...
Show morePoughkeepsie January 14"1 1865 Dear Mr« Raymond. I finished reading your valued letter of the 9H1 current after my return from College @ 2 Olck this P.M. i made Amanda delay dinner till I had read it - from its date and reception I think it has been detained somewhere.------ The first paragraphs informed me that you had written me about Christmas, if so, it never came to hand and our wonder and conjectures are now revealed------lingering delays heighthen our surmises & fears, a thousand conjectures intrudes in such intervals, teeming with ominus forebodings------your letter before me relieves from all these. I heartily sympathise with you in the amount of time and valuable hours consumed in the little details of life which seem to amount to almost nothing yet allied to the little rivilets of nature they go to swell up the great ocean of existence, and were we without them our lifes wld be a non-entirity*— I am much pleased with your remarks on the -preliminary opening of the Collegeif you ever receive my holiday letter you will find some thoughts running paraell with them. The Interior •official organisation I deem so important that I shall not be quietly at rest till the great agony is over, altho* it is greatly diminished by the action you are pursuing in the promises in securing the services of such distinguished females as you have thus far visited or favorably apprecia- ted,-! hope by all means you will sattisfy yourself either by correspondence or personal interview with Miss Lyman of Montreal—---- I am quite shure that a Lady proffesship in the cullinary department of the Col- lege would add much to its popularity, and I have lately met with a Germain Lady quite Competent to fill the post. Refering to MF. Swans brief allusion to our late trial of the heating apparatus of the College which came off with so great success, I will send you a paragraph from the MPof Press11 by a gentleman who attended the trial if obtained in time for this day letter. Our Commit- tee on the purchase of furniture & Bedding &c are preparing to leave home next week, they will visit N. York and Boston. &c I thank you for the sympathy expressed in my behalf for the onerious dutys unavoidably imposed upon mein carrying forward our great enterprise, true they are at certain times very ardious, but I am thank God enjoying fair physical health, and hope it will continue till I have finished up the long cherrished object of my life & see it in suc- cessful! opperation. I am also well pleased with your suggestions con- publication &c cerningAnot to elaborate beforehand too lavishly, let our works gradu- ally do this, we have an illustration of the mischief of this policy in some degree beginning to work in "Eastman3 School,f! Many of the pupils are disappointed, he has not come up to his flourishing circulars, and some have gone home after a week or two trials- These things only invite criticisms and often jealousys, I am with you for doing things in a quiet way My special bui&ness to the College this morning was with reference to alterations in the Chapel Gallery, lowring the balustrade in front The Foreman will make an estimate of the cost & we will determine to-morrow I must now close this letter as I have many calls on business from tennants who enquiring about houses &.c. ,&€« Amanda & Mr. Schou joins in their best regards to you & your good Lady & family. Yours very truly &c , M. Vassar
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: February 14, 1868
Text: Vassar College Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Friday P.M. , 1868 My dear Doct Raymond, I have just finished reading the several rec- commendary letters you placed in my hands this morning for Profes- s. sor Hart. Appointment to the Chair of Natural History &c, in "Vassar College," vacated by Professor Tenney, and if testimonials of char- acter and abillity in that department are requisite qualifications his certificates of reccommendation certainly entitles him to the appoint - the subject...
Show moreVassar College Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Friday P.M. , 1868 My dear Doct Raymond, I have just finished reading the several rec- commendary letters you placed in my hands this morning for Profes- s. sor Hart. Appointment to the Chair of Natural History &c, in "Vassar College," vacated by Professor Tenney, and if testimonials of char- acter and abillity in that department are requisite qualifications his certificates of reccommendation certainly entitles him to the appoint - the subject merit. At all events I hope the Board of Faculity &c will give itJ:ull consideration. The ,!Outs & Ins" of all plays ever causes, more or less anxiety & trouble, and why should games at "Vassar" be without them. We are apt to prise things by thier Cost and somebody has said they would not give a Cent for a Man3 religion, if it Cost nothing. Yours in haste M. Vassar P.S. I return you with this note all the letters above refered to M.V. Note in pencil: Feb. 14/68
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: August 12, 1864
Text: Spring side Aug?* 12, 1864 Rev? J. H. Raymond LLP My dear friend, Yours of the 8"th Current lies before me, and I am free this morning from protracted calls to answer it- Yesterday we counted 20 visitors to our Cottage, throt: the day and evening, and the residue of the week is pre-engaged. Prof,. Brown of "Dartmouth" with "Farrar" call yesterday, on going back to the College found a host of Strangers waiting an entrance, alth. our Posted Bill Notices on the Gate...
Show moreSpring side Aug?* 12, 1864 Rev? J. H. Raymond LLP My dear friend, Yours of the 8"th Current lies before me, and I am free this morning from protracted calls to answer it- Yesterday we counted 20 visitors to our Cottage, throt: the day and evening, and the residue of the week is pre-engaged. Prof,. Brown of "Dartmouth" with "Farrar" call yesterday, on going back to the College found a host of Strangers waiting an entrance, alth. our Posted Bill Notices on the Gate Lodge precluded visitors without per- mits . You are in receipt it seems of a Letter from Prof. Farrar. I am glad to hear that the spirit of it meets your approbation, nevertheless he with all other solicitors for post and places are in your hands. He goes up to-day to see the "Dudley" "Observatory" will be home to Night.Matters & things goes on more smoothly at the College. You say you feel at times "impatient" to get through the hardest of all "work" doing nothing "---thats a good symton with the Doctors, their patients is getting better and will recover, Time is usualy tedious when the mind is not harmoniously employed- Your "inspiration" will quicken as your "task" approaches. I hope your tarry at "Angellica" will not stop your heard from growing, if it does tend among a people of unappreachable task to "rust instead of resting you11, I suppose you will be going out to the approaching 100H1 Anni- versay of "Brown11 University," so old an Institution of Learning and cherrished mainly by Baptist cannot but inlist the interests of all of that denomination and all other friends of schoolastic, and Minis teral Education. if it were possible I would liked to have accompanied you.1 am afraid you are suffering yourself to be too much used as you say you get but little "rest11. I therefore protest in the name of our College against such draughts on your time. Yesterday was the hotest day we have had this season, the heat was almost unindurable, but is cooler this morning and clouding up for Rain- Your Letter address^ to M.V. Ch. of the Ex Com &c will be laid before them Monday next. You may anticipate the request &c. But I must close as Doct Babcock is waiting to go with me to the College to see Library Room now being shelved &c May the blessing of God rest upon you. Our united regards to M. L. R# We shall be looking for you at the appointed time. Yours very truly M. Vassar
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: June 10, 1868
Text: Poughkeepsie June iou John H. Raymond L.L.D. My dear Doctor Yours of yesterday Enclosing a letter from our old friend & Trustee Col. Morgan L. Smith is received, and read, and as you remark " contains some sentences doubtless intended for my Ear8,—but which I do not fully comprehend, but as far as I do are not viewd by me in that light,—my maxim or motto is now the same as at the begining of our enterprise—Do all things, Interlecturall and Material the best, and make your prices...
Show morePoughkeepsie June iou John H. Raymond L.L.D. My dear Doctor Yours of yesterday Enclosing a letter from our old friend & Trustee Col. Morgan L. Smith is received, and read, and as you remark " contains some sentences doubtless intended for my Ear8,—but which I do not fully comprehend, but as far as I do are not viewd by me in that light,—my maxim or motto is now the same as at the begining of our enterprise—Do all things, Interlecturall and Material the best, and make your prices accordingly.—The idea that " during the infancy of the College to court public patronage by catering to cheap or low prices of instruction is to my mind redicu- lous.—I go for the best means cost what they may & corresponding prices for tuition in return.—Suppose we raised the terms (altho' I would not as a whole) only on the ornamental branches, do you suppose the Col- lege would be relieved of Pupils.—Nay, not a wit, I am therefore for giving the Daughters of the public the very best Means of Education, and make them pay for it! I will stake my reputation on the result,—The best article in Market always meets with the most readiest and quickest Sale, and as a general rule pays the largest profit! I dont believe in erecting a " Monument" to my everlasting Shame by a failure in Judgement in its con- ductment &c— I think well of " Advertising " and I have advocated already & put fresh means in progress through the journals of the day calculated to secure that object, viz, the notoriety of our Institution, but nevertheless there is room in the secular papers in the Country as the Co1 says, for more extensive circulation,—as my Carrage is at the Door waiting to take me to " Springside " must close these remarks &c Yours very truly &c M., Vassar
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: July 11, 1864
Text: "Springside" July 11 1864 My dear Sir d Your valued letter of the 2.. current, with draft of the College Circular was duly recevr and since read to our Ex Com. and subsequently placed in the hands of the Printer for publication from one to two thousand copies, and with directions to hasten its issue as speedly as possible We may look for its dilivery 10 to 12 days hence. The business matters growing out of the failure and settlement with l!Harloe" has retarded the answer to...
Show more"Springside" July 11 1864 My dear Sir d Your valued letter of the 2.. current, with draft of the College Circular was duly recevr and since read to our Ex Com. and subsequently placed in the hands of the Printer for publication from one to two thousand copies, and with directions to hasten its issue as speedly as possible We may look for its dilivery 10 to 12 days hence. The business matters growing out of the failure and settlement with l!Harloe" has retarded the answer to your note____with the wish also that it should be accompanied with some expression of the Ex Com. as to its merrits, which I am now happy to inform you meets thier entire approba- tion----- Letters of enquiry about the opening of the College continue to pour in-----and our uniform answer is that "CircularsM will be issued in a few days giving the public all the nessary information——fee--------- !lHarloen has now quietly retired, save the finish of the Gate-Lodge, and we are making arrangements to place the College Buildings in other hands to complete—— The Steam Buildings & Gass works are in process of vigilant construction, and we are confident, that all will be complete & in readiness for trial by the time cold weather sets in-----Everything now looks favorable in regard to Materialities, some little matters in appointment intrude themselves.----- Prof. Farrar wants to know what are to be his prospc'ts—— M.. Smith (Steward expectant) whenhis services are to commence, andM^. Phiny who is engaged by Prof*. Ward has applied for the Janitorship on the completion of the Minerogical Cabinet——the collection of which are now being placed on the Shelves in the Glass Cases------ In this department nothing will excell it in this country-™---- "Magoon" is rapidly arranging his Gems of Fine Arts, and we shall give him the whole of Library Room for his purpose------ Should you visit Elmira you will understand the object of this enquiry^Prof. Rulford was to see Prof Fas son last week——staid over a night--------and employed the same in testing his Telescope &c and reported it the most complete mounted, and best glass of its sise in America------ Your allusions to our Co-opperation in giving effect and completeness to our great enterprise most cordialy vibrates in unisen & my convictions are matured that nothing will occur to hinder or thwart their perfect consummation &c------ Miss Germand closes or opens every day with a kind of !,Doxology,! on not you absent friends------and should be supprised if heard the Echo in "Angelica" soon—— Reminding you of the closing part of your Letter—— viz-—— MTo keep me informed &cn I remain very truly and dtp- Prof. Reputation of F- Affectionately Yours &c P.S. Remember us kindly to M Vassar your Family &c-----MV id? O %3 . diCJli* (To J. H. Raymond)
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Creator: Robinson, Mary B.
Date: September 25, 1872
Text: Reply penciled at top: Four full studies in advance are not allowed. With your private review of Rhetoric, you will have enough to do. J. H. R. Ires. Raymond,— A word, please, about my studies. I am Freshman in Algebra, French, and Latin, but am wanting in Rhetoric and Physical Geography. In the former preparatory study, I hope, if allowable, to pass shortly a private examination. In Physical Geography, would you be kind enough[blank]to assign me to a class ? My recitation periods already...
Show moreReply penciled at top: Four full studies in advance are not allowed. With your private review of Rhetoric, you will have enough to do. J. H. R. Ires. Raymond,— A word, please, about my studies. I am Freshman in Algebra, French, and Latin, but am wanting in Rhetoric and Physical Geography. In the former preparatory study, I hope, if allowable, to pass shortly a private examination. In Physical Geography, would you be kind enough[blank]to assign me to a class ? My recitation periods already given, are the second, fourth, and fifth.--- Respectfully, Mary B. Robinson, '76 Vassar College, Sept. 25th, 1872Miss Robinson<p>Letter of Mary Robinson, '76, written when a freshman, to President Raymond.</p>
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