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from Carrie E. Atwood, 10 Sep 1862
Creator
Atwood, Carrie E.
Date
September 10, 1862
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1862. Carrie Atwood Clarksville Eldorado Co California Sept. 10th Answered 23 October See withinEldorado Co. Cal. Clarksville, Sept. 10th 1862 Mr Vassar Dear Sir I am not sure but I ought to write to the Trustees of Vassar College instead of you, but I prefer the latter alternation, wishing to express the gratitude which I fuel to one who has done such a noble deed in behalf of woman. I thank you more than words can express. History will award to you its need of praise, and many a woman will...
Show more1862. Carrie Atwood Clarksville Eldorado Co California Sept. 10th Answered 23 October See withinEldorado Co. Cal. Clarksville, Sept. 10th 1862 Mr Vassar Dear Sir I am not sure but I ought to write to the Trustees of Vassar College instead of you, but I prefer the latter alternation, wishing to express the gratitude which I fuel to one who has done such a noble deed in behalf of woman. I thank you more than words can express. History will award to you its need of praise, and many a woman will call down the blessings of Heaven upon the friend whose beneficence has given to her that priceless gift, a thorough education. My own father is dead and I have not the means at command to procure the education I desire. In some journal I saw the statement that provision had been made for those who had not the means to educate themselves. I then determined to write and see if I could enter the college under that provision, and thought I would do so in season, that I might makenecessary preparation if I should succeed. Please inform me what qualifications are necessary. It has been suggested to me that a recommendation might be requisite. I presume I could procure one from my pastor, Rev. J. H. Benton, of Sacramento. I joined his church while at school and have never withdrawn as there is no Congregational church in this place,/ or from the Rev. G. P. Beckwith who was pastor in charge at the time I united with the church. Please state if a recommendation is required. Please write at your earliest convenience and inform me if I can be admitted. Yours Truly Miss Carrie E. Atwood
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to Carrie E. Atwood, 23 Oct 1862
Creator
Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date
October 23, 1862
Text
Poughkeepsie October 23 1862 Miss Carrie E Atwood D Miss Atwood fr amd ith c_ " Yours of the 10xn Sep Utlmo came to •yoGtorday. hand only yesterday. It seems it was not mailed till the 29. a week after being written. Our College Buildings are now in process of Construc- tion will not be completed ready for receiving pupils before the Fall of 1864. Our President is on a professional tour in Europe and will return next spring. At an early day after his return will then determine how many...
Show morePoughkeepsie October 23 1862 Miss Carrie E Atwood D Miss Atwood fr amd ith c_ " Yours of the 10xn Sep Utlmo came to •yoGtorday. hand only yesterday. It seems it was not mailed till the 29. a week after being written. Our College Buildings are now in process of Construc- tion will not be completed ready for receiving pupils before the Fall of 1864. Our President is on a professional tour in Europe and will return next spring. At an early day after his return will then determine how many beneficiaries we can take. The War & its Consequences has somewhat effected the Securities of the College fund, nevertheless we have some 100 or more workmen on the Building and will be all enclosed this fall. Your letter will be placed on file to be refered to again a!£t«rthe proper time Yours Truly &c MV EMatthew Vassarj
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