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Creator: Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
Date: 1862-02-27
Text: (Copy of letter from Susan B. Anthony to E. C. S.) Rochester, Feb. 27, 1862. Dear Mrs. Stanton Well, here I am at home, without a call at Auburn or Seneca Falls - When I got to Albany last Friday - I found letter from Phillips, wishing me to arrange a lecture for him here on Wednesday next - There was no time to be lost - I spent Saturday writing letters to all the neighboring County Weekly Papers - Last night I got letter, asking me to arrange lecture here for Dr. Cheever the 18 or 19 March ...
Show more(Copy of letter from Susan B. Anthony to E. C. S.) Rochester, Feb. 27, 1862. Dear Mrs. Stanton Well, here I am at home, without a call at Auburn or Seneca Falls - When I got to Albany last Friday - I found letter from Phillips, wishing me to arrange a lecture for him here on Wednesday next - There was no time to be lost - I spent Saturday writing letters to all the neighboring County Weekly Papers - Last night I got letter, asking me to arrange lecture here for Dr. Cheever the 18 or 19 March - he, the Dr. is going to address the Military Committee of our Legislature - March 20th - and we hope to get a Second hearing & Gerritt Smith to address them - on the duty of Emancipation - I got your letter & Valentine - I reckon Gatt must have perpetrated the latter - we all laughed over it - Do you see, the Tribune calls on all lovers of order & decency to roll up their names to Petitions against the Divorce Bill - and a friend writes there is an amendment of the New Married Women's property bill before the Legislature - Do you keep watch of the State, as well as the National Legislature - & keep them strait - Think of Gen. Grant returning those 13 slaves to their Masters - such gratuitous outrage should be met with instant death - without judge or jury - if any offense may - But the action of the House, & the talk of the Senate, looks a little hopeful - it was in Wednesdays Tribune -(Susan B. Anthony to E. C. S. Feb. 27, 1862 -2-) I had two meetings in Western Massachusetts - capital ones - got my speech finished up pretty good - - Did you read Fred Douglas Cooper Institute speech - it is a grand thing - Do you see Garrison has not published Parkers Albany speech, nor nothing but your letter - that shows where you stand with him - May be, he will give more this week - Oh, there are always so many things to talk over - pen & paper are no go - I enclose Petition put your own name to it, & get a few more and send it to Albany without delay - to help agitate - I hope to give you a few days yet this Spring - for you to slip out & breathe the soft air of Peterboro - Lydia has taken a nice house - for about six boarders - two nice rooms- parlors with bedrooms - & two single rooms - It is a good deal of a risk - but I hope she will get two good peoples - You will see Mr. Greens speech in this weeks Standard I expect - I thought it very fine - Brother Merritt gone to Leavenworth - alone - his wife still in New York - Truly & Affectionately S. B. Anthony
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Creator: Williams, Emily
Date: March 16, 1862
Text: Deep River March 16th 1862 My Dear Sir Seeing your school advertised to be finished June 1864, I thought perhaps it would not be amiss to apply for an entrance. I am now a pupil int he Holyoke Seminary where I shall probably remain until the opening of your school. Till then I am, Respectfully yours Emily A. Williams Address Emily A. Williams Deep River CT

Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: March 18, 1862
Text: 1862 Emily A Williams Deep River CT18 March 1862 Miss E. A Williams I received this morning your note of the 16th Current, and have placed the same on file for your reference upon the opening of the V.F. College at which time we shall be happy to invite you into our Institution. Yours very respectfully

Creator: May, Eliza M.
Date: March 24, 1862
Text: Eliza M. May— March 24, 1862 answer 28 March(…) March 24 Mrs. Vassar Dear friend We have seen accounts of the female College, which is to be opened at Poughkeepsie this spring, & I write to ask of you the favor of a full account of the advantages of the school, how old, & how far advanced pupils must be, the course of instruction, the expenses, &c. My sister has a daughter, she is desirous to send to a thorough school, & when her physical, as well as moral & mental...
Show moreEliza M. May— March 24, 1862 answer 28 March(…) March 24 Mrs. Vassar Dear friend We have seen accounts of the female College, which is to be opened at Poughkeepsie this spring, & I write to ask of you the favor of a full account of the advantages of the school, how old, & how far advanced pupils must be, the course of instruction, the expenses, &c. My sister has a daughter, she is desirous to send to a thorough school, & when her physical, as well as moral & mental attention will be cared for,I have passed through many trying scenes since I saw you in fact my whole life, has been one scene of affliction ever since, My health entirely failed often D’s death, & for two years I dragged on a painful existence; I have been much better the past year. How is it with you & your husband Y& little ones? I hope you are well & prosperous; Will you please answer at your earliest convenience With many kind wishes & remain your friend Eliza L Mayyour earnest attention of importance
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: March 28, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie March 28, 1862 Miss Eliza L May Dear Madam A letter was read by me this Am P.O. date the 26th with address to “Mrs. I. M. Vassar which had been opened by some person and resealed Availing myself of the interference that it was intended for my family, I would briefly remark that Mrs. V’s health is quite futile, has been an invalid for over a year. In the matter of the V. F. College it is in the course of erection and will be open for the reception of Pupils in the summer of 1864....
Show morePoughkeepsie March 28, 1862 Miss Eliza L May Dear Madam A letter was read by me this Am P.O. date the 26th with address to “Mrs. I. M. Vassar which had been opened by some person and resealed Availing myself of the interference that it was intended for my family, I would briefly remark that Mrs. V’s health is quite futile, has been an invalid for over a year. In the matter of the V. F. College it is in the course of erection and will be open for the reception of Pupils in the summer of 1864. The organization contemplates the education of beneficiaries to a limited extent no pupil will be taken under 12 years of age only be special agreement. The terms for paying Pupils will depend the Course of (…) I deeply sympathize in (…) affliction Turst that God will in his own good time render you to accountable health— I very truly be MV
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Creator: Goble, Albert N.
Date: May 14, 1862
Text: Sag Harbor May 14/62 To the Principle of the Female College,— Sir I have two girls aged 14 & 13 I would like for to have them in some institution of your kind & I think that they would make good pupils for you they are good singers & pretty well advanced in the common studys [sic]. They have been brought up in the Presbyterian Church & Sunday School I am an American. Orange County is my native place but have lived in N. Y. City for a number of yearsI am an Apothecary &...
Show moreSag Harbor May 14/62 To the Principle of the Female College,— Sir I have two girls aged 14 & 13 I would like for to have them in some institution of your kind & I think that they would make good pupils for you they are good singers & pretty well advanced in the common studys [sic]. They have been brought up in the Presbyterian Church & Sunday School I am an American. Orange County is my native place but have lived in N. Y. City for a number of yearsI am an Apothecary & keep a Caring Store in Sag Harbor now, but am not able to pay much to have my children Educated I have 5 children & I think I am worthy of the benefits of your College I will give you the Rev. Mr. Hopper Presbyterian minister of Sag Harbor as Refference [sic] & Rev. J. P. Hovey of the 4th St Church N. Y. City cor. of Avenue C & others if you want them. I am somewhat acquainted at Newburgh & Poughkeepsie have a Brother in Newburgh & once had a sister living in Poughkeepsie have lived in Newburghmyself so that I think I am somewhat a native of your neighborhood my sister once hired a Hose of Mr. Vasar [sic] I think she told me so. The girls are nice girls that is my judgement of them others might not think so, but I have had folks to tell me that they was nice girls & I should be pleased to have them in your College & I want them to have a good Education. Please answer this & let me know on what conditions you would take them or if you will take them overMost Respectfully Yours &c. Albert W. Goble P.S. If I was able to pay for Educating my children I would not think of asking your College to do it for me for nothing or merely nothing I hope you will consider this application in a favorable manner. Yours Respectfully A. W. G.The celebrated Usquebaugh Bitters In St. Battles A very pleasant Compound, Aromatic and Tonic Strengthening Bitters, for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Nervous Debility, Headache, Acid Stomach, Low Spirits, and a General Weakness of the System; also, a very pleasant and delightful Beverage. Manufactured by Albert W. Goble, Druggist and Chemist Sag Harbor, N. Y. Wholesale Agent WM H. Danforth, 51 Broad Street, New York City And for Sale generally throughout the United States and Canadas. Price 50 cents.Dr. T. J. Gardiner’s Cough Compound Price 25 cents Pectgral Honey of Hoarhound, Squeals, liverwort, and seneca, combined with other ingredients of the vegetable kingdom, Making an excellent combination. One adapted to any and all kinds of Cughs; one that no harm can follow from the use of it, being pleasant for children as well as adults. Directions.— Shake it well, give half a tea-spoonful for an adult every hour or oftener; for child 10 to 20 drops. If it makes the patient sick to the stomach, take it less frequent. Manufactured by Albert W. Goble, Chemist, Apothecary, and Druggist, Sag Harbor, Long Island, N. Y. Formerly, for many years of New York City. N. B.— None genuine unless signed in the hand-writing of the manufacturer. A. W. Goble.S. F. Brown’s Celebrated Magic Pain Curer Embrocation, The best liniment in the World This is a superior compound for the cure of Rheumatism, sprains, bruises, burns, scalds, stiffness of thee joints, quinsy, tooth-ache, head-ache, sore-throat, wounds, lumbago, neuralgia, & all nervous disorders. A remedy which no Family should be Without. It is unrivaled by any preparation of the kind new introduced before the Public, and the price at which it is sold brings it within the reach of all. It only needs a trial to prove the above, and to recommend its Merits and Healing Powers. There is no person who has ever used the liniment but who speaks in its highest praise. In fact it is an article that will Recommend Itself. No remedy has ever been invented so useful and efficacious in Curing rheumatism, sciatica, stiff and weak joints, bruises, sprains, swellings, or any other complaints requiring an external application. For rheumatism and gout. With these diseases the diet ought to be light and cooling, and all stimulating drinks abstained from, except when the patient is much reduced and debilitated, when the Celebrated usquebaugh bitters and a more generous diet may be allowed. If there is much inflammation and swelling, a gentle purgative should be taken. If the disease is in the feet or legs, take as little exercise as possible for a few days, & when sitting place the feet in an elevated position; keep the affected parts as cool as possible. It is a mistaken idea, and very injurious to wrap them up in flannels, and calculated to retard a cure. Bathe the parts affected freely with the liniment morning and evening, and rub with the hands fifteen or twenty minutes at each application If the joints are enlarged or hardened, it has a good effect to heat the Liniment before applying it. The disease in its worst forms, will soon yield to its miraculous powers; as it equalizes the circulation of the blood and nervous fluids, and thus striking at the very root of the disease, soon eradicates it. For sprains Bathe the parts freely with cold water (showering is the best) after which excite a reaction by friction, and then apply the Liniment as previously directed, four or six times a day. For bruises Bind on a piece of linen well saturated with the Liniment, which will soon remove all soreness, and cause the wound to heal rapidly. For quinsy and sore-throat Having first bathed the throat freely with the Liniment, bind on a piece of soft flannel well saturated in liniment and kept so. Ulcerated or putrid sore throat a gargle of yeast occasionally and frequent gargling of warm water is of decided advantage. The bowels should be kept open and the diet light and simple. A timely application of this Liniment has never failed to cure. Curs, wounds, sores and ulcers Of Every Kind are readily cured with this Liniment. Headache May often be cured with this Liniment. Burns and scalds. Add a little sweet oil and lime water, and apply with lint or cotton. Nervous debility and general lassitude, This Liniment is a most happy and unfailing remedy. Acting upon the nervous tissues it strengthens and revivifies the system, the result will be astonishing. Insect bites and stings, Is cured quickly with this Liniment. This is an excellent liniment for Horses. For Lameness of any kind, apply it often and rub it in good. For Sores and Galls, first cleanse the parts with Castile Soap and soft water, then apply the Liniment diluted with one fourth part of sweet oil, and the healing operation will be forced to its utmost powers. Refferences [sic]. N. H. Dimon, T. H. Nickerson, H. Rogers, J. C. Smith, John Sherry, O. B. Lucus, Dr. Topping, Dr. T. J. Gardiner, Capt. C. Smith, W. Lawrence, Wm. Cooper C. A. Gardiner S. H. Fordham C. Slate D. Y. Bellows G. Fickett J. C. King J. Stewart R. Carrittson J. Homan S. French, R. Woodward J. D. Cornell H. Stewart J. M. Chester I Scoldfield Wan Schellinger E Hunt T Lester Wan Cook W H Tocker And hundreds of other names that could be added. Manufactured by Albert W. Goble, Druggist & Chemist, Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, N. Y. Carle & Strong, Wholesale Agents, 153 Water St. New York City.
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Creator: Stowe, Carrie F.
Date: June 3, 1862
Text: Woodstock June 3rd 1862 Mr. Matthew Vassar My dear friend, yours of Nov 29th was duly received, and for your kindness I’m truly very thankful. I was made very happy in receiving your kind letter — I should of been pleased to of answered it sooner, but I feared that I should trouble you too often with my communications, and therefore I’ve waited long and patiently “ere I come again, I wish to hear from you very much, of your health, & of the College also whether it is going on finely, as...
Show moreWoodstock June 3rd 1862 Mr. Matthew Vassar My dear friend, yours of Nov 29th was duly received, and for your kindness I’m truly very thankful. I was made very happy in receiving your kind letter — I should of been pleased to of answered it sooner, but I feared that I should trouble you too often with my communications, and therefore I’ve waited long and patiently “ere I come again, I wish to hear from you very much, of your health, & of the College also whether it is going on finely, as not, and to your satisfaction — I hope it is, and that your life may be spared to see its noblest and best work prospered And may heaven bless you for your noble works undoubtedly, my dear friend, you have thought it very strange, in my addressing you, and thought me almost wild in so doing, but I know my friend, could you look into my heart, you would not condemn me you would discover its deep aspiration and its true secret, and I you would not censure me — Long before I received your words, deep impression — I prayed to god to guide my doubtful steps aright — And did he not guide me to you! I trust he did — Not a day pass — but that I pay most earnestly for your friendship your confidence, and counsel — I’m happy in so doing — every time I pray, there are new spring of joy quickened within my soul. I yearn for the counsel of the good and intellectual — your the most delightful of all life’s blessing to meis an unreserved and ardent communication with the good and intellectual of our earth — Around such friends I love to be — I love to listen to thus words of goodness As yet I’m not the privileged one & know you personally, yet I’m often very near you, silently I come, as loved ones come from the spirit land. Since I last addressed you I’ve taken a very important step I’m happy when memory recalls the hour, that I promised to renounce all evil, that I knelt by the holy, [fount], and received the cleansing laws of baptism I’m very very happy when I think years is my never failing friend — that when the dark clouds of Vassar gather thickly over the sky of my mind, I can lean on his blossom, and rain them bluewill you not congratulate with me in the step I’ve taken, most assuredly you will — My dear friend I wish to ask you if the war will in anyway abstruct — the plans for building the College — I sincerely hope, it will not — in anyway effect them — But I sometimes fear it will — And my soul is sick with everyday’s report — and I sometimes wish for some place of retirement, where summons oppression and deceit, of unsuccessful as successful was might never reach me more — I send you my counterpart what you may know something how your strongest friend looks — I’ve an imaginative one of yourself which I have placed, with the “[Haut et bon]” within this chambers of my soul” Please pardon this intrusion will you not? — and I wish very much to have you suite me, I would be glad to hear from you after — yet it would make me very happy — please excuse all, and let me hear from you soon I remain as ever your humble friend Carrie F. Stowe Carrie F. Stowe
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: June 10, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie June 10 1862, My dear Miss Stowe I am this morning in receipt of your very interesting letter of the 3d inst: with enclosures, and am prompt, under its inspiration of goodness to reply, I am happy to make others happy in any acts of kind- ness or courtesy I can bestow. As you manifest so much interest in my welfare and the V.F. College enterprize I will briefly answer your enquiries, as to the progress of the work, the edifice has now risen to the third tier of beams and expect...
Show morePoughkeepsie June 10 1862, My dear Miss Stowe I am this morning in receipt of your very interesting letter of the 3d inst: with enclosures, and am prompt, under its inspiration of goodness to reply, I am happy to make others happy in any acts of kind- ness or courtesy I can bestow. As you manifest so much interest in my welfare and the V.F. College enterprize I will briefly answer your enquiries, as to the progress of the work, the edifice has now risen to the third tier of beams and expect to have enclosed by the first of Decem- ber next. Allow me to suggest that you must dismiss your modesty in all matters of enquiry touching this institution, I shall allways be happy to impart to you every information pertaining to its progress and prospects. It gives me pleasure to notice in one paragraph in your letter before me that you have "put on Christ11 by a public profession!^ "Baptism*1, this my dear friend is true wisdom—.-nothing can sustain us like the grace of God while walking through this world of Sin and Sorrow, I do congratulate you in this decision, may you my dear friend and Stranger find much consola- tion in living near to your Saviour. I thank you for what you please to call the counterpart of yourself I send you mine in return on the Frontpiece of the "American Journal of Education" with a brief history of my early life. I have now passed my three score and ten, yet have much buyancy of youth, and fair mental vigour, considering that some two years ago had a slight attack of paralisis which some what impairs my memory, otherwise am as well as I ever were in the earlier period of my life. Other engagements oblige me to close this letter. I subscribe myself your friend, On verso: Letters and answers to Carrie F. Stowe Woodstock, Windsor Co., Vermont
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Creator: Gage, M.E. J.
Date: June 20, 1862
Text: 1862 Mrs. M. E. J. Gage Fayetteville Onandaga Co N. Y. with reference to her 3 daughters for the wishes to be educated in the CollegeFayetteville Onondaga Co. N.Y. June 20/62 Matthew Vassar Esqr: Dear Sir, Knowing no one to whom I can better address myself for information on the subject then yourself, I write you in regard to the Vassar Female College. How soon will it open for the reception of students, — what will be the terms, — what the graduating course, &c, &c? I have three...
Show more1862 Mrs. M. E. J. Gage Fayetteville Onandaga Co N. Y. with reference to her 3 daughters for the wishes to be educated in the CollegeFayetteville Onondaga Co. N.Y. June 20/62 Matthew Vassar Esqr: Dear Sir, Knowing no one to whom I can better address myself for information on the subject then yourself, I write you in regard to the Vassar Female College. How soon will it open for the reception of students, — what will be the terms, — what the graduating course, &c, &c? I have three daughters to educate; the oldest is now far enough advanced in herstudies for admission. She shows a taste for drawing which I wish to foster to the fullest extent. Will the Art Gallery connected with the institution fill the place of a School of Design? To what extent will the practical teaching of Domestic Economy be carried; or rather, how much attention to that branch, will be demanded from the Students? An early answer will oblige Yours Respectfully Mrs M. E. J. Gage
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Creator: Weld, Angeline G.
Date: June 21, 1862
Text: 1862 Mrs. Angeline G. Weld Berth Ambor N. Jersey 21 June Answered 30 Junelocation of original unknown as of 21 May 1991 June 21st Mr Vassar May I be permitted Sir to enquire when you expect your College for the Education of women to go into operation. (…) I myself had the care of the Englewood School for seven years, but was compelled to leave it last (…), in consequence of the severe protracted illness of our son. We have a daughter of 18 whose education we are very anxious should be...
Show more1862 Mrs. Angeline G. Weld Berth Ambor N. Jersey 21 June Answered 30 Junelocation of original unknown as of 21 May 1991 June 21st Mr Vassar May I be permitted Sir to enquire when you expect your College for the Education of women to go into operation. (…) I myself had the care of the Englewood School for seven years, but was compelled to leave it last (…), in consequence of the severe protracted illness of our son. We have a daughter of 18 whose education we are very anxious should be completed, I prefer her going to your Institution if it is to be opened this Autumn. As our son is now recovering we could re-move near the College of our daughter could soon enjoy its benefits. The Eaglewood School is now a Military Academy & thus she is excluded from that. Permit me to testify to our deep interest in your College & our sincere gratitude on behalf of woman for the inestimable blessings your Institution will confer upon her. May the Divine benediction ever rest upon you and it is the prayer of Yours Respectfully Angeline G. Weld
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: June 24, 1862
Text: No 1 Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Trustees Where [sic] it not that the Statutes of the State required corporations to hold annual Elections and make annual reports of thier [sic] doings we might have dispensed with this meeting so far as the actual amount of other buisness [sic] to be laid before you today is concerned, but aside from these Statute obligations there are considerations which conduce to the police of frequent assembling, they strengthen the common interest in the enterprise,...
Show moreNo 1 Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Trustees Where [sic] it not that the Statutes of the State required corporations to hold annual Elections and make annual reports of thier [sic] doings we might have dispensed with this meeting so far as the actual amount of other buisness [sic] to be laid before you today is concerned, but aside from these Statute obligations there are considerations which conduce to the police of frequent assembling, they strengthen the common interest in the enterprise, quickens our impulses in behalf of the object, and thus acts and reacts favorably upon ourselves. It is a well known fact in natural history that retrograde movements are the offspring of tardy or heartless efforts, and always ceases where the power that sustain them are relaxed. The progressive speed of the car or water craft stops at the declension of its motive power. The spring foliage begins to fade at the climax of its decending [sic] [sap].No. 2. It is quite important therefore that we are punctual in our meetings wether [sic] they be few or many, much or little buisness [sic], for they have a good effect upon ourselves and help to strengthen the Common Cause in which we are engaged. The absence of your President in Europe on a professional tour imposses [sic] upon me the duty in some measure to supply his place but the incompletion of the Colleg [sic] Edifice renders it inexpedient for me to reccommend [sic] to your honorable body any special action pertaining to official appointment, neither do I wish to tax your time on such remote maters. At the meeting of the Executive Bord [sic] last April: Professor Jewett and myself were appointed a Committe [sic] to purchase Books for the College Library, with instructions however to be confined to prices at the reduction of 25 to 30 per cent below their wholesale value in ordinary times, a limited amount of this order have only been executed- my purchases is less than $400. Professor Jewett about half that sum.No. 3. I will read a portion of his last letter on the subject. —> Letter directly. It may also be proper here to state that Mr Jewett was advanced by the Executive Bord [sic] $500 for that object and before his departure had commissioned Mr Vool of Boston and Mr David Davidson of New York to execute purchases as set forth in a Catulouge [sic] sent to them, when they could be bought on our terms. The former has made no purchase, the latter some $350 This much for books Since the President’s absence numerous letters from his corrispondents [sic] of official character has been received by his Lady & placed in my hands to answer, some from distinguished Educators, others from Parennts and others from young ladies for postst & places in your Institution, thus showing that there is no fear of want of patronage when your College opens. The building gentlemen has now risen to its third storey [sic] or rather to the third tier of beams, and your contractor Mr Hurloe informs me he will commenceNo 4 roofing next month and finish roofing in all November It has been suggested by some of the Trustees that as soon as a portion of the interior can be completed, say the early part of next summer that we should open apartments for the initiary instruction of a class of young ladies Teachers- and thus avoid confusion or embarrassment at the commencement, which will they think have a happy effect on the pupils and public, however as this branch more properly belongs to your President who will be home before that period I shall make no further comments under this head. It would be I doubt not interesting to you to know what reception your honorable President have met with abroad and the efforts he has made to bring to public notice your Institution, but as it would occupy too much of the morning I will omit the reading only of portions of his Letter for the present, suffice to say, his visit will redound greatly to the benefit of your College. He had not left England down to the last address from him of the 3rd inst. when he stated he would visit.No 5. Scotland and Ireland, then go to the continent spend the last of the summer + fall in Germany and Winter in Italy. In all of his letters he speaks of your College and wishes to be kindly and respectively remembered to all the gentlemen Trustees. And now gentlemen in closing indulge me with your patience a moment or two longer while I say a few words about our “contractor” Mr Harloe- that he has thus far progressed with the work to our entire sattisfaction [sic], and has shown a willingness to accommodate the building committee in all reasonable requirements, our indefectable [sic] and devoted superintendent Mr Dubois has been always found in his (…) in connextions [sic] with your Architect Mr. Benneck who conjointly have been likewise devoted to the discharge of their respective dutys [sic], and Gentlemen allow me to speak a word of commendation in behalf of the overseer or Foreman Mr. Donnelly, who has had under his charge some 100 workmen, and thus far in the progress of the work- there has been no disipation [sic] or rioting on the premises and his watchful carefulness has been [observed] and remarked by all and commended by all the Bord [sic]No 6 And last but not least I cannot close these hasty remarks without calling your attention to our worthy and efficient clerk Mr Scow whose specimen of penmanship and accuracy of Book-Keeping will sufficiently commend itself to your approbations without any comments from me. With these brief and general remarks Gentlemen- your Secty and Treasurer will follow with their respective Reports, and after the reading of them- the Committe [sic] on Library, Cabinets & Apparatus, Art-Gallery and those on Bye-Laws [sic] will lay before you such matters as appertain to their departments. Your Hon. Chairman Mr Kelly so highly skilled in Parliamentary rules will then Conduct your through the Triumph of day with his usual promptness, suavity and indulgence, and after closing up the morning exercises will dine @ 2 O’ck after which carriages will be in waiting at the Door to convey all who can make it convenient to visit the College ground, and return in time to take the Cars at 1/2 6 O clock Yours Respectfully &c MV Tuesday June 24, 1862 Tuesday June 24, 1862Address & Statement of M. Vassar Read at Board of Trustees June 24th 1862 and ordered on file C. Swan Secretary-
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: June 25, 1862
Text: June 25" 1862 MaB^fl^G^OKri^F-StewF^- My dear Miss Stowe, I ara just in receipt of your kind favr of the 21st with your Card Photograph I hare read deep over your communication with 4i¥6lf and sympathic interest, I would most be .happy to do all in my power to aid you in your plans & purpose, in the Matter of your Young Daughter and shall register you name on our College Books, and upon its early opening you may depend upon her having a place among the benificaries of the Instition t...
Show moreJune 25" 1862 MaB^fl^G^OKri^F-StewF^- My dear Miss Stowe, I ara just in receipt of your kind favr of the 21st with your Card Photograph I hare read deep over your communication with 4i¥6lf and sympathic interest, I would most be .happy to do all in my power to aid you in your plans & purpose, in the Matter of your Young Daughter and shall register you name on our College Books, and upon its early opening you may depend upon her having a place among the benificaries of the Instition t^reepiy-eypflfc^bise You my dear friend must excuse mte-iw?- the briefity of this note, my heart promps me to write more fully, but I am M-t>ed-aad-^^m.e9#-«^43^w«4e much exhausted from yesterday pro- ceedings it being the annual Meeting of the Bord of Trustees of the Col- of the Members lege where some 20 Assembled Yesterday to hear the Reports of the attend to -a^^efwi-te-fee- several Committee &* the Election of Officers for the ensuing Year. being ■£#§-» rainy & heat registered The Day was extremely unpleasant .3?ai^y^i4;h intensive Never- theless we finished up our Executive business in good time Dined & then took an Excursion to Spfk* to the College grounds; At at- a more convienent opportunity I may H@#e- review your letter and reply more fully Yours in haste
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: June 25, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie June 25, 1862 Mrs M. E. Gage Dear Madam Your favr of the 20 ■ Inst came duly to hand, and in reply to your several enquirings would 4*eg*4e* inform you that in process of construction our College Edifice is -undo3* rapid advancement but from its great &c before Magnitude.will not be completed ready for the reception of pupils until!1 the Spring of 1864 In answer to your second enquiry ("what will be the terms, what the graduating course &c" I can only say that...
Show morePoughkeepsie June 25, 1862 Mrs M. E. Gage Dear Madam Your favr of the 20 ■ Inst came duly to hand, and in reply to your several enquirings would 4*eg*4e* inform you that in process of construction our College Edifice is -undo3* rapid advancement but from its great &c before Magnitude.will not be completed ready for the reception of pupils until!1 the Spring of 1864 In answer to your second enquiry ("what will be the terms, what the graduating course &c" I can only say that our President is now on an official tour to Europe and will be absent from the Country until next Spring soon after which Circulars and^puhlic press will be the all s pertaining to the Institution say medium to make known -every- matter that ito patrono may do a ire I can- thus much that "practical teaching and Domestic economy" will receive special attention Yours very Respectfully MV [Matthew Vassar 3
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Creator: Harris, Laura E.
Date: June 28, 1862
Text: 1862 Laura E. Harris O’ford Benton County Indiana 28 JuneMr. Vasser [sic], As I take my pen for the purpose of writing to you, fearful foreboding fill my heart perhaps you will treat it with scorn & silent contempt, but still I hope not from the exalted reputation you bear. & believe me that which I am about to ask of you is no rash unpremeditated act. But me long premeditated & analyzed, in my mind. I have in my evening visions asked God in heaven to guide, me in this that I...
Show more1862 Laura E. Harris O’ford Benton County Indiana 28 JuneMr. Vasser [sic], As I take my pen for the purpose of writing to you, fearful foreboding fill my heart perhaps you will treat it with scorn & silent contempt, but still I hope not from the exalted reputation you bear. & believe me that which I am about to ask of you is no rash unpremeditated act. But me long premeditated & analyzed, in my mind. I have in my evening visions asked God in heaven to guide, me in this that I might not do anything contrary to his will, & trust that I have his sustaing [sic] hand to aid me now, that his holy spirit may hover around thee & help you to decide aright in behalf of an Orphan who wishesoh! yearns to drink deep at the fountain of knowledge. I said an Orphan. My Mother is living, but I have a step-father & of course I don’t look to him for assistance as he has a family of his own. I want to go to school & the bitter thought of not going, (…) makes me wild. Your name I have often noticed in magazines, papers &c- as a man true to the belief that woman should be equal to man in her mental qualifications. I have concluded to ask you to aid me, in getting an education. I am willing & glad to do anything honorable to get the desired means to do so, but you know how hard it is for a woman to educate, herself. If you will only help me I will be so thankful, no words could express my deep untold thanks. If you only knew how much I want to go I know you would assist me ifyou possibly could. I want to go to school & finish, & then I will teach & pay you, if you see fit to help me. I have no choice where I attend school & I will gladly go any place you should dictate. I trust this with you what no me but God knows. & I don’t wish anyone to know I have said I would go to school & many of my friends think it only a saying, this is why I don’t want anyone to find it out, consequently I hope you will keep perfectly silent concerning, it, hoping I will hear from you as soon as possible. I will close. May God who watches over us all help you to be lenient toward me & not consider this wrong. Write if nothing more. Respectfully Laura E. Harris O’ford Benton County Indiana June, the 20th 1862
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: June 28, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie June 28, 1862 Miss Laura E. Harris Dr Stranger. Your note of the ZO current is just received as represented the contents duly considered. In regard to your particular case.our the Trustees will a tnotitutionv V.F. College, fea^se make provisions fo^certain number of benificiaries *£ couroo when the Institution opens, which will be in the Spring or Summer 1864. The Work of the erection of the Edifice is pro- gressing rapidly &c hope to complete it by June of that year. You had...
Show morePoughkeepsie June 28, 1862 Miss Laura E. Harris Dr Stranger. Your note of the ZO current is just received as represented the contents duly considered. In regard to your particular case.our the Trustees will a tnotitutionv V.F. College, fea^se make provisions fo^certain number of benificiaries *£ couroo when the Institution opens, which will be in the Spring or Summer 1864. The Work of the erection of the Edifice is pro- gressing rapidly &c hope to complete it by June of that year. You had no occasion to make any apology for the application for its in 4»-just such cases as yours the College contemplates ±e= aid. All that will be required is ample testimonial of good Character and destitution of your own or moanc to anoint you ■ Kinder jl.j lri.Linrt-% to aid you to an Education means to assist you to an ' Education Yrs very Respfuly Matthew Vassar
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Creator: Vassar. Matthew
Date: June 30, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie June 30—1862 Mrs Angelina G. Weld Perth Amboy N. Jersey Dear Madam, st Your favour of the 21.. current reached me this Morning, and in reply to your enquiries would briefly remark, that our progress owing to College Edifice is in rapid ^ts^iir^ of construction, butAthe Magnitude of the Building with its extensive grounds &c &c will not be completed ready bu4 for the for opening ft^ Is^lX reception of pupils sooner than the June 1864. Some six Months previous to this...
Show morePoughkeepsie June 30—1862 Mrs Angelina G. Weld Perth Amboy N. Jersey Dear Madam, st Your favour of the 21.. current reached me this Morning, and in reply to your enquiries would briefly remark, that our progress owing to College Edifice is in rapid ^ts^iir^ of construction, butAthe Magnitude of the Building with its extensive grounds &c &c will not be completed ready bu4 for the for opening ft^ Is^lX reception of pupils sooner than the June 1864. Some six Months previous to this circulars will be issued giving our plan &■ terms of Education &c. Permit me in return for yefehe-£#HP interest you have expressed with the Divine benediction implored in its behalf to tender to you my Most Respectfull-gjasi regards &c MV— rMatthew Vassar 3 P.S. I send you p mail Pamplet containing the Proceeds of the Meeting of the first Bord of Trustees with a city paper to Po Telegrapht contain- ing a brief article upon the doings of the Bord at their last Meeting---- Our Pres Prof. M. Jewett is now abroad on a professional tour to Europe
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Creator: Goodspeed, E.G.
Date: July 1862
Text: 1862 Revd. E. J. Goodspeed solicits a free place in the College for his daughter FannyJanesville Miss. July 1862 M. Vassar My Dear Friend, I sit down at my wife’s represh & in obedience to my own feelings to ask you for a favor which will be very highly esteemed. You may remember my little Fanny. She is growing up a bright child & we naturally think about her future. Could we be sure that we should have abundant means, the favor I ask would not be necessary. We shall probably remain...
Show more1862 Revd. E. J. Goodspeed solicits a free place in the College for his daughter FannyJanesville Miss. July 1862 M. Vassar My Dear Friend, I sit down at my wife’s represh & in obedience to my own feelings to ask you for a favor which will be very highly esteemed. You may remember my little Fanny. She is growing up a bright child & we naturally think about her future. Could we be sure that we should have abundant means, the favor I ask would not be necessary. We shall probably remain poor. In view of this, can I obtain from you some assurance that she will have an opportunity to enjoy the magnificent advantages of “Vassar College.” If such a thing were possible & consistent couldI obtain from you a provision which would certify that her education should be free? Perhaps you may have some fund for such cases. If so, I should like to be assured that my little girl can enjoy the benefits of it, when her age becomes suitable. I rejoice in the rapid progress of your noble enterprise, & that God is sparing you to supervise it. I am proud to be known as your friend & to describe your princely bounty. You may be interested in knowing that we are well & prosperous. Hoping that your life will be prolonged many years I am very truly yours E. J. Goodspeed
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Creator: Smith, C.H.
Date: July 15, 1862
Text: 1862 Ch. H. Smith Canton S. Lawrence Co. July 15th Answered 17th within wishes a daughter as pupilCanton July 15 1862 Pres. Vassar College: I have been informed that there is to be soon or is already started a school exclusively for Ladies in Po’Keepsie If this is the case I wish information as to the qualifications or advance in studies which is required of a pupil to enter also the course pursued the studies duties to the most favorable time for enteringthe no. of Teachers the no. of Pupils...
Show more1862 Ch. H. Smith Canton S. Lawrence Co. July 15th Answered 17th within wishes a daughter as pupilCanton July 15 1862 Pres. Vassar College: I have been informed that there is to be soon or is already started a school exclusively for Ladies in Po’Keepsie If this is the case I wish information as to the qualifications or advance in studies which is required of a pupil to enter also the course pursued the studies duties to the most favorable time for enteringthe no. of Teachers the no. of Pupils expected or can be accommodated The Location that is whether in city or country The accommodations for board and expense of same as well as full expense for a year and probably a full course I am this explicit and wish you to be the same in your answer as well as to give me such other information as will be useful You will not advance any terms which will not be strictly lived up to Yours Respectfully Ch H Smith Canton St Lawrence Co. N. Y.
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Creator: Vassar, Mathhew
Date: July 17, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie July 17. 1862 C. H. Smith Es^ Canton St Laurence Co Dear Sir NY Your Letter of the 15. Current addressed to the "President of V.Fe College" came to hand this morning, and in the (Profr M.P. Jewett) absence oi^SSSSS^^^^ns^^t Fres* Elect upon a professional tour in d Europe I am authorised to reply to all letters address" to him on matters pertaining to the College To your first enquiry I would observe that the College buildings are in rapid progress of construction...
Show morePoughkeepsie July 17. 1862 C. H. Smith Es^ Canton St Laurence Co Dear Sir NY Your Letter of the 15. Current addressed to the "President of V.Fe College" came to hand this morning, and in the (Profr M.P. Jewett) absence oi^SSSSS^^^^ns^^t Fres* Elect upon a professional tour in d Europe I am authorised to reply to all letters address" to him on matters pertaining to the College To your first enquiry I would observe that the College buildings are in rapid progress of construction but from the magnitude of there oarae-character will not be finished & furnished ready for the reception of pupils before the Spring of 1864, some six months previous to its opening circulars will be publicly distributed giving all the necessary details ^$«cH£fc in answer to your enquiries Yours Respectfully &cc MV EMatthew Vassar 3
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: July 18, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie N. Y July 18 ^1862. Ivf3;8 Angelina G. Weld Dear Madame] Your extremely interesting and intelligent letter of the 15 . inst.: came duly to hand, and it is truly gratify- ing and refreshing to ones feelings amidst the deplorable sad times upon which our beloved country has fallen to discover Such noble instances in your Sex appreciating and encouraging our hands and hearts in the establishment of an Institution for their own Special elevation &c^ . I am no monomaniac nor...
Show morePoughkeepsie N. Y July 18 ^1862. Ivf3;8 Angelina G. Weld Dear Madame] Your extremely interesting and intelligent letter of the 15 . inst.: came duly to hand, and it is truly gratify- ing and refreshing to ones feelings amidst the deplorable sad times upon which our beloved country has fallen to discover Such noble instances in your Sex appreciating and encouraging our hands and hearts in the establishment of an Institution for their own Special elevation &c^ . I am no monomaniac nor enthusiast who by dwelling long on a Single idea have arrived at certain results, for most part of a long life (now passed three score and ten years) I have Spent in business pursuits and while thus engaged, especially in the latter part, I were providentialy lead to the reflection & consideration of Female Education, in the first instance through a niece of mine whom God in his Providence had left Fatherless and destitute of means for Support; and thus obliged in early life to seek employment for a livelihood among strangers far away from her native home in the Southern part of the State of Virginia, for several years she' devoted herself in teaching in a private Gentle- mens family, subsequently returned to Po'keepsie and opened a Female Seminary in this City - This I had almost said was the first Institution of the kind North of the Highlands on the Hudson River, and now at the present moment numbering Some half dozen or more well Supported Female Institutions; this dear Niece Several years since departed this life in the full hope of a blessed immortality. ' I am lead to trouble you with these thoughts from the consideration that the intro- ductery portion of your note before me Speak of your early life much in unison of my Niecefs history - she also was "tempted to live a fashionable & frivolaus life,11 she found education too at a low grade in Virginia and rejoiced to return once again to her friends at the North, and sought a position where she could be a blessing to her Sex and to the world. How wonderful! are the ways of Providence, what little inci- dents turn the whole spheres of hiiiman destinies. As it regarded myself 1 know nothing nor thoughtnothing about education, having been born in a Country or a portion of it where the parents as a gen- eral thing considered it only a Waste of time, and money to impart it, but to save further detail in this letter I send you per this days mail the March number of the "American Journal of Education'1 where you will find a-very brief sketch of my early history. You have been .pleased to refer so kindly to the great work I have undertaken infusing your own inspirations and prayers for its Successfull issue. In regard to your friend'Miss Lucia E. Sheppard, I shall cause her name to be registered (on the Books of applicants:) in the Institution, to be referred to again on the' return of our President from Europe and shall do all in my power to serve you and her in your united wishes. Allow me Mr.s W—- in parting to add, that, I thank you most cordialy and kindly in all the deepest Sincerety of my heart for the high testimony of appreciations in which you hold and speak of the V:F:C: enterprize &c?- and do desire your earnest and.devout partici- pations with me at the Throne of Grace that this benificent work forthe elevation of woman may be crowned with the blessings of God for its Successfull issue &c? I remain very Respectfully Yours &ca M. Vassar
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: July 23, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie July 23" 1862 Rev& E. J. Goodspeed My dear friend I am liberaly supplied with letters, from nay absent friends this morning some half a doaen laying on my desk before me, I shall reply to yours first, and would remark that in the matter of your little Daughter Fanny receiving an Education in V.F. a specific fund College we have set apart-a- fund oopoclaly for the education of boim-— tickLi'lks^ Ministerial beneficiaries, the extent of which appropriation will depend...
Show morePoughkeepsie July 23" 1862 Rev& E. J. Goodspeed My dear friend I am liberaly supplied with letters, from nay absent friends this morning some half a doaen laying on my desk before me, I shall reply to yours first, and would remark that in the matter of your little Daughter Fanny receiving an Education in V.F. a specific fund College we have set apart-a- fund oopoclaly for the education of boim-— tickLi'lks^ Ministerial beneficiaries, the extent of which appropriation will depend much upon the losses the College funds may sustain by the present calamitous Civil War. I shall place your letter on file to be refer** to again at the proper time. Our College Buildings are progressing rapidly a portion of the Roofing is now going on-— We hope to have all enclosed this Fall—►- Our President M. P. Jewett is on a Professional tour throJ Europe. We have letters from him weekly. I have just finished reading one from him this morning. Among-other other things, he speaks of being the guest at a Dinner given by Geo Peabody Esqr of London the Am11 Banker to some 60 Ladies & Gentlemen at the Star &: Garter Hotell Richmond Hill, among whom were present M Adams our Minister and several consuls, son the Hon Ex Minister QfJUdard Everett - Sir W??* Gore Ousley & Lady Mrs Van Renseller of Troy from his discription of the Dinner & Party it was a most splen- did affair 1 must add also that Mr Brackett our pastor was one of the Guests. Iti Mr Peabody remarks he pronounced a warm eulogium on Abraham Lincolnremarking on the wisdom, the justice and impar- tiality, the patriotism the reverance of the Constitution the vigor & energy which have characterizied his course Ecc but I have not leasure this morning to extend my remarks as my Coachman Carrage is wait- ing at my door to take out Gen Lewis Wallace, Benson J. Lossing & Ladies to College & Springside grounds I have therefore ask our Clerk Mr Scou to copy & mail this letter. With my best regards to you & Mrs- G- I remain truly yours &c MV IMatthew Vassar j
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: July 30, 1862
Text: July 30th 1862. Revd Charles Raymond My dear friend. I thank you very Kindly for your valued favor of the 15th current Your sugges- tions concerning the plan of organization of officials in the V. F. College are deserving much attention and the more I have reflected and studied them the more they have commended themselves to my judgment and approbation &c I now specially allude to the Office of Vice President, but hope that the discussion of this question or any other between you and me...
Show moreJuly 30th 1862. Revd Charles Raymond My dear friend. I thank you very Kindly for your valued favor of the 15th current Your sugges- tions concerning the plan of organization of officials in the V. F. College are deserving much attention and the more I have reflected and studied them the more they have commended themselves to my judgment and approbation &c I now specially allude to the Office of Vice President, but hope that the discussion of this question or any other between you and me on the subject of the or- ganization of the College or its discipline, may be ex- amined and freely discussed independent of any sinister motives, and candor impels me to say and acknowledge that thus far you have evinced the utmost impartiality and unselfishness. It is now however a proper time for me to express my private thoughts, therefore I assume the authority to express them that I know of no man whom in my judgment could fill the place of the V. P. better than yourself nor one in whom I could most cheerfully concur in that appointment and after writ- ing out my views somewhat in detail on this subject to our President Prof. Jewett in my last letter, I thus signified my opinion and my wishes. However this matter must now remain open for further and action untill Prof. Jewett return when we shall take it up again,and within the present year may be able to make you a proposition that will meet your en- tire approbation—my reasons I shall assign for advo- cating your appointment to that department in the Col- lege that the " Suggestion " of such an office first came from you, Secondly, that your large experience in Fe- male Education entitles your opinion and judgment to more than ordinary consideration. There is a philoso- phy common to us business men, never to loose a good paying customer, we often Classify on our Ledger our patrons, to the poor paying ones we are always short of the article, to the good paying ones never. Now ap- ply this rule to our College working plans of Teachers there are those who are not only qualified to teach but can exert an influence in the Institution more than equivalent to the compensation they may receive, for I hold it to be a demonstrative fact that if our College rise to meet the public largest claims and expectations it will be through its moral and religious aspect rather than its intellectual, for as you justly remark, we have had experience enough in the latter " Good general theories of education are good as far as they go, but we want more practical life invigorating Knowledge specimens of which may here and there be seen altho' nota graft or scion from a College or a University Stock. I need not however extend my remarks on this subject your experience of 18 years to the Profession of teaching " Young ideas how to shoot" will amply qualify you to judge collectively about such matters, and I am happy to think that my friend Mr Raymond have not only a supply of the comodity (of good Tui- tion) but know how to impart it. Now, I am ready for a " Barter of your Wares " they will allways be needed and you have an abundant supply, and the Col- lege has the means for exchange of Comodities with you, besides they have Scites on which to erect com- fortable residences for their Professors—this last sug- gestion I am also indebted to you for, by the adoption of which much room would be saved in the College buildings for subordinate Instructors, Pupils &c be- sides surrounding the College and Grounds with a cordon of defences both of ingress and egress against intruders on the premises, but I have already extended these remarks beyond my original object, which was simply to acknowledge your favor, leaving all com- ments for a private interview. We shall be happy to see you when convenient with your friends. With my best regards to Mrs R. and the new Stranger. I remain dear Sir Yours truly
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Transcriber(s): Linner, Edward R.
Date: July 30, 1862 - April 3, 1864
Text: The Vassar-Charles A. Raymond Correspondence 1862 - 1864 [Typescripts prepared by Edward R. Linner, Prof. Emeritus of Chemistry, in 1977/78]

Creator: Raymond, Charles A.
Date: August 6, 1862
Text: Newburgh Aug 6. Wednesday My dear Mr Vassar On reaching home yesterday, after a week’s absence to visit my good mother in N[ew] Haven, I found your very kind letter awaiting me. Your good opinion of me is certainly very kindly expressed & very comforting in my self. I don’t know that you can flatter as well as our good freind[sic] the Doctor, but you certainly can say a kind thing in a way that is pleasing, because manifestly honestly thought, and well & sincerely expressed! As for...
Show moreNewburgh Aug 6. Wednesday My dear Mr Vassar On reaching home yesterday, after a week’s absence to visit my good mother in N[ew] Haven, I found your very kind letter awaiting me. Your good opinion of me is certainly very kindly expressed & very comforting in my self. I don’t know that you can flatter as well as our good freind[sic] the Doctor, but you certainly can say a kind thing in a way that is pleasing, because manifestly honestly thought, and well & sincerely expressed! As for the future, never mind that, “we shall see what we shall see.” I have come home sick with cold, head aching, throat as if scraped and general [distress]. I can’t go away, I can’t talk, and so I have [heard through] in writing for your consideration the accompanying Prof. Jewett has often heard me expressthe same opinions, and he agrees with me in sentiment. Most Teachers, Especially those who have seen only the system of our American Colleges, sooner be afraid to try to make such an innovation. I shouldn’t wonder ‘of’ all your Trustees, Especially the “Rochester”, & “Bronn” men, however would adopt it almost with an acclamation. Especially if they thought it would work well with girls. Jewett, I am sure, after returning from Europe, where the University system prevails, will see how it can be applied to Girls and Commend it. So you need have no fear that what commends itself w[ith] your practical sense is not also … with College Professors. The system has introduced with this country from Europe by Thos[Thomas] Jefferson, when he fathered the Univ’s[universities] of Virginia, and I am told that Dict. Maryland has published a book also depending it. Mr Abbott of the Spingler Institute N. Y. after hearing some explanations of8 the system as in vogue in the Chaperone Coll[ege] Mr. said “I have been trying all my life w[ith] set[ting] up such a system as that in N. Y. but I don’t knowhow to do it.” “I feel the want of it, but I can’t accomplish it.” And he is not alone. I think it gives a great openning[sic] for Vassar College to make itself felt at once, and I hope for wide feet, how [experienced] it will be to stand at once so high, as w[ith] make competition & even comparison impossible. However don’t say anything on the subject w[ith] anyone but M. Jewett. Some one Else may “steal our thunder” before we are ready. It seems there is a female Seminary at Hamilton in Madison Co[unty] wanting a hear. I forward a letter from Doct[or] Eaton on my return home explaining its advantages to me. The building is a fine one he says, & all things favorable, but I think it as town lot, & I want the country. Apropos. My good mother will place at my disposal a few thousand dollars, says three on form, if I can find a little farm which will suit me. I am coming up w[ith] learn from you something about such matters. In the mean time if any little place comes to your notice, bear me in mind. I’ll come up as soon as I get well Enough. Truly Yours [Charles] A. Raymond 1862 [Charles] A. Raymonde Newburgh 6 August
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Creator: Raymond, Charles A.
Date: August 9, 1862
Text: 1864 Ch[arles] A. Raymond August 9th Newburgh Aug 9 (Saturday) Matthew Vassar Esq My dear Sir Since writing you last Wednesday, I have seen a son in law of Doct[or] Eaton of Madison Wiscon[son] and as the result of the interview, in which the probabilities of the “grand chance,” as Doct. Eaton terms it, presented to me by the Hamilton Fem[ale] Semy[Seminary] were very fully discussed, I have concluded, after seeing you, to visit Hamilton with him next week, and look for myself. We shall leave...
Show more1864 Ch[arles] A. Raymond August 9th Newburgh Aug 9 (Saturday) Matthew Vassar Esq My dear Sir Since writing you last Wednesday, I have seen a son in law of Doct[or] Eaton of Madison Wiscon[son] and as the result of the interview, in which the probabilities of the “grand chance,” as Doct. Eaton terms it, presented to me by the Hamilton Fem[ale] Semy[Seminary] were very fully discussed, I have concluded, after seeing you, to visit Hamilton with him next week, and look for myself. We shall leave for Hamilton on Wednesday, and I propose to run up to Pok[Poughkeepsie] in the Monday morning boat, and spend the day with you. Now do not think that I do not appreciate all your kindness, and favor towners myself in this looking, even temporarily as a new opening. For I assureyou, I have been deeply affected by your manifest partiality for me, the more so as it comes from me whom your opinion merely, I consider it so mean compliment to pofess[profess]. But I take this view of the matter. 1. I cannot feel contented to lose the time and energy that [sits] within me, by wasting another year, upon my little parlor school here. If insignificance frets me past Endurance, it does not pie my sympathies, nor employ my strength, nor even supply my pocket. It is a mere bumble, and I am anxious to feel that I am at work. So I shall not return in the coming year. 2. If you should need me at all, it will not be for some time to come, unless you will be ready to open your College, say a year from next month. If it were possible to have the building completed by that time, then it would be of the highest importance to have Every thing pertaining to your organization given is the [covered] as soon after Jan’y[January] next as possible. Your organization perfect; yourdetails all embodied in the form of a printed circular, which after M. Jewett, whom could be done, say, in two months. I could render you an untold amount of service, by canvassing the freed from whence your pupils will be drawn, preaching and thus introducing myself to the public on Sunday & visiting through the week, explaining and urging upon parents the true advantages of Vassar College. While Prof. Jewett & yourself were at home, attending to the important works of furnishing & completing building, grounds, etc. etc. Keeping up correspondence, & directing affairs generally. But if two years are to Elapse as I think you informed me, before doing there[those] things. Then I do not see how I can aid you very materially. And I might in the mean time be establishing another seminary, which would prove, one of the feeders of Vassar College. 3. Hamilton being one of the Educational centres of the state, and presenting some rare facilities, in the way of influence asaiding greatly in such an Enterprise, has many inducements for speedy results, over most of her points. Then I can there Educate my boys at home - which is important. These are the points which present themselves to me, as favorable. Then they have a fine building there, wholly furnished, and a school in operation numbering upon their Catalogue 100 pupils. They wish to raise its reputation, a peg or two higher - In which they hope clean [keep]. They give the whole income of the Principal. These are the points, which make me think favorable of a two years Effort there. I should select it as a better locality, than Long Branch, White Plains, or N. Y. City, in all which places behave, are offered me. I shall after talking over Educational matters, also beg to trouble you for a letter to Senator Harris, and any one else on my journey, or at Hamilton whom you know, and whose advice & aid will in your opinion assist me. My Compliments, and the Clerical Salute to Miss Amanda. If she wishes to worry her hair and anxious heart, over the dinner she is to give me on Monday, tell her nothing will suit me better than a bowl of bread & milk & some baker apples or pears, though I prefer your ordinary Dinner. But if she will have something special, let it be that. Yours Truly Chas[Charles] A. Raymond
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Creator: Raymond, Charles A.
Date: August 25, 1862
Text: Newburgh Aug 25. Monday. M. Vassar Esq. Dear Friend I have put time to report the results of my visit to Hamilton, and announce my return on last Friday evenig[evening]. I was much pleased with the country and had a very cordial welcome from those interested in Educational matters. I spent the week at Doct. Eaton’s. Preached “one of my best sermons” on Sunday as Miss Amanda said I would. Attended some of the commencement Exercises, but was occupied most of the time in negociating[sic] with a ...
Show moreNewburgh Aug 25. Monday. M. Vassar Esq. Dear Friend I have put time to report the results of my visit to Hamilton, and announce my return on last Friday evenig[evening]. I was much pleased with the country and had a very cordial welcome from those interested in Educational matters. I spent the week at Doct. Eaton’s. Preached “one of my best sermons” on Sunday as Miss Amanda said I would. Attended some of the commencement Exercises, but was occupied most of the time in negociating[sic] with a “sick man” who was purprietor[proprietor], by default of the rest of the parties, of the Seminary. He wanted it seen badly. I told him I had no money to buy, at present, and if I had knew so little of the place, that in buying I might be “sold” myself. He result of two or threedays talking was, that I have rented the property for a year, praying the interest of what it cost him, with the privilege, at any time during the year, of purchasing upon very easy conditions. Every body thinks, a grand good thing can be made of it, and that I am the very man they have all the while been looking for. The Proprietor informed the rest of the Trustees after our first interview, that “I knew more about the business, than all the rest of them put together”, which I received as a compliment, Encouraging me to make a liberal bargain. I am in hopes of succeeding finely after the first session, but it takes a great deal of hand work, to resuscitate a collapsed affair. However as I have nothing else to do, the work would hurt me. I presented your letter to Judge Harris. He was very polite, and premised me any assistance in his power. Hesaid my claim was good, and would in time be paid, but I must wait for a special act of congress, to be passed perhaps in Dece[mber] next. This was Encouraging, but the certainty of getting, even a few hundred down, to aid in starting my new Enterprise would have been more so, than the future expectancy of so many thousands. But I must accept the slow shilling [&] I can’t have the nimble sixpence. He also Encouraged me very much, or intended to do so, by mentioning among others, Doct. Rich or Fuller of Balt[imore] who was so much worse off than I, by having to wait, that he was actually in want: We shall leave next month, as soon as we can get away. My regards to Miss Amanda, and many thanks both to you and her for all your kindness. It makes me rather sad to think I may not soon see you both again. May God bless you both. Yours Truly Chas[Charles] A. RaymondRev[erend] Ch[arles] A. Raymond Aug. 25. 1862
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Creator: Raymond, Charles A.
Date: August 28, 1862
Text: Rev[erend] Ch[arles] A. Raymond Aug 28, 1862 Newburgh Aug 28. Thursday Matthew Vassar Esq Dear Friend On the principle that “misfortune makes a man acquainted with strange bed-fellows” I certainly have got into one of the most confounded …, that a man of sense could well get himself involved in. If it wasn’t humiliating, it would be ludicrous. I certainly have “put my foot in”, this time. I can’t either go ahead, or stand still. It is a case of decided “quondary”[sic], but I don’t see the way...
Show moreRev[erend] Ch[arles] A. Raymond Aug 28, 1862 Newburgh Aug 28. Thursday Matthew Vassar Esq Dear Friend On the principle that “misfortune makes a man acquainted with strange bed-fellows” I certainly have got into one of the most confounded …, that a man of sense could well get himself involved in. If it wasn’t humiliating, it would be ludicrous. I certainly have “put my foot in”, this time. I can’t either go ahead, or stand still. It is a case of decided “quondary”[sic], but I don’t see the way out at all. And as this is a money case, I will say at the outset, that I never beg or borrow from my freinds[sic]. So I am not after a “friendly loan”. You must understand the question at the start or you will think I have given the great army of Pious leeches, who pray for you; that they may prey upon you. Business is business. If you can commend me to some shylock, who will take his power of flesh as it is in the bond”.say to your kind nephew, who loves a good per cent, why I can submit, and groan; but only upon such business principles. This isn’t in your line, and the “friendly loan” isn’t in mine, so I’ll proceed, and you won’t misunderstand me. Of course I didn’t expect to go up to Hamilton without some money. Of course I couldn’t do so. I must pay up sundry little leakages here which are nothing when you are going to stay, but count up when they come all together as you are going to leave. I must have also enough, to be above asking credit among strangers, after reaching Hamilton, where my supplies must be purchased. Then there was the expense of moving my great family & getting settled again. [In short] I knew I should need put about five hundred dollars, and as far as I can still see, I was not mistaken. Of course I was to get this money, not out of my own pocket, where it wasn’t, but out of my good mothers’ where it was & is. I am afraid, is to remain, anticipating such necessity, upon any move which I might make, I went to see her, & learn the facts concerning her finances, having never enquired therein, in fact thinking it indelicate to do so, until therewas some necessity. I found that her father had left her a competency, in the hands of Trustees, to be divided at her death among her children. And as I was entitled to me this at her death, & she had more than she could spend, & her other children, not having need of any, could not be wronged, I proposed to draw for my share while I needed it, which was now,in the poverty in which the war had for a time left me. She like a good woman consented to this, and I left feeling sure that I had some three or four thousand if I needed it, to fall back upon, in any safe proceeding. So I went to Hamilton, entered into writings, issued my circular & advertisements, saying I was going to Hamilton etc. Wrote to mother that I was ready for five hundred to start with, expected it would come yesterday, when lo! came a letter instead, full of sympathy but no money, & conveying these interesting facts. “That my Uncle her Trustee, who had loaned most of her money to his sons - engaged in manufacturing - wouldn’t consent, to her calling in, or realiying[sic] it, now, nor to her selling any stacks to raise it. And she was powerless to aid me”. This Uncle is the one who drove poor Father to his excesses, by his severity & hardness, and if he were not now a veryold man, my weak human nature waned like to give him a caning. The more so as I have no contempt left to lavish upon him, having exhausted all upon old scores. The facts are thus as you see, that mothers’ good intentions, are met by simple impossibilities, for the money, though secure, is under his control as Trustee, and he has loaned it to his own sons who in these times can’t raise an extra dollar. Now isn’t this beautiful? I can’t stay here. I have advertized[sic] to leave, I can’t go. I haven’t the means. It is ludicrous, and yet it is most mortifying and distressing. Now what is to be done. My first impulse was to write to Hamilton, tell them I was disappointed and couldn’t meet my engagements. But that is a litter Pile to an upright and proud man - to say “can’t” when you ought”, and then I have dismissed my school here, & have no income if I remain. The next thing to consider, what I can sacrifice to raise within a week $500. I have some thousands in good receipts, could I not assign that as security for as many hundreds? I have nothing else but my household furniture worth a thousand dollars, which I might mortgage for five hundred. The perspect[prospect] in a business way looks dark. I certainly ma caught, where I least expected it. Can you experience & tact tell me what to do? I shall leave Saturday to Preach in Phild[Philadelphia] at the first Chh[Church] Sunday. Let me find a letter when I come back. I believe your nephew makes advantageous loans, sometimes. What must I offer to make him think it safe, & am object. My love to Miss Amanda, and don’t tell her what a scrape I have stumbled into. Yours Truly Chas[Charles] A. Raymond
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Creator: Atwood, Carrie E.
Date: September 10, 1862
Text: 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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Creator: Raymond, Charles A.
Date: September 12, 1862
Text: Friday Sept 12. Matthew Vassar Esq. Dr[Dear] Freind[sic]. I send by Charlie to avoid to delay of mails. I have received from N[ew] Haven what interest money could be collected on short notice, being about half what I need. Please let me know by Charlie what I must do to make the necessary arrangements for the remainder, and I will find time to come up to-morrow morning and execute what bonds may be necessary. I never hated anything in my life, more than I have the stern decrees of an adverse...
Show moreFriday Sept 12. Matthew Vassar Esq. Dr[Dear] Freind[sic]. I send by Charlie to avoid to delay of mails. I have received from N[ew] Haven what interest money could be collected on short notice, being about half what I need. Please let me know by Charlie what I must do to make the necessary arrangements for the remainder, and I will find time to come up to-morrow morning and execute what bonds may be necessary. I never hated anything in my life, more than I have the stern decrees of an adverse fate, which make it necessary for me thus to trouble you, and whatever obligation I may give, you may be assured will afford me but little repose until it is cancelled. The customary salute to Miss Amanda. Until to-morrow. Yours Truly Chas[Charles] A. RaymondRev’d[Reverend] Ch[arles] C.[A.] Raymond Sept. 12. 1862
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Creator: Raymond, Charles A.
Date: September 16, 1862
Text: Newburgh Sept 16. 1862 Matthew Vassar Esq Dear Friend I have thought of your “settlement day” to day, for the College. And of the great burdens which you had imposed upon yourself when you might have relieved your declining years of them. And I must say, that if you in your own view, wee financially depressed, in that of all good intelligences you were morally elevated. You have the high example of our great Exemplar, who “when he suffered, suffered not for Himself.” And is not this also...
Show moreNewburgh Sept 16. 1862 Matthew Vassar Esq Dear Friend I have thought of your “settlement day” to day, for the College. And of the great burdens which you had imposed upon yourself when you might have relieved your declining years of them. And I must say, that if you in your own view, wee financially depressed, in that of all good intelligences you were morally elevated. You have the high example of our great Exemplar, who “when he suffered, suffered not for Himself.” And is not this also being in sympathy with him? I have myself had experience of some new feelings. Very mortifying, very painful, but I hope very purifying as all chastening ought to be. I have realized as never before how blessed a thing it must be to be able to relieve the wants of others. And forone of the few periods of my lie I have wished I too was rich, that I might make others feel grateful. Anyhow I know what want is. Though not starving. But then so many other people are in the same situation that one has no sympathy. Don’t you want to educate some smart girls for teachers in Vassar Colege[sic]? Think of this suggestion which will do me a good turn, and the others benefited, and not hurt the College. Anyhow it will be as cleared as available as Doct[or] B[ishop]’s plan, and quite as practical, though not similar. If you have any relations, or perteges[proteges], that would like to be prepared for teachers, let me prepare them at Hamilton, and let then expense there, be repaid by their own services as teachers, when you open. This is often done where some freind[sic] wishes to educate or a teacher, some deserving girl. And the girl giving an obligation to that effect, pays by teaching afterward. Notice that I claim no merit for the suggestion, and confess, that I am just looking for pupils in the suggestion.I leave for Hamilton to night or tomorow[sic] morning. I have money enough for the present, having financiered[financed] the matter through by force of circumstances without borrowing. That is I have given notes which I must pay, some other day, and which will be as thorns in my pillow till paid. Then I have lost all self respect and feel like a beggar. Do you know I went to your house she then any feeling like a whipped dog? Or at least feeling as one looks. I couldn’t screw my feelings for a second visit, so I sent Charlie. When I get away, I will write you something more cheerful and hopeful. I intend before this to submit for your comfort the considerations pro & con, concerning an endowment for your College, i.e. beyond the amount necessary to keep your buildings in repair. There are strong things to be said on the side of not endowing to pay salaries. And I think you would like to hear them ifyour securities are in danger of being sacrificed. Write me at Hamilton. Make my regards to Mr. Swan, and salute Miss Amanda. Katie was delighted with her parasol “thanks Miss Amanda a dollar.” Susan may tell how grateful children can be Yours Truly Chas[Charles] A. Raymond [This part is upside down] 1862 Rev[erend] Raymond Newburgh Sept 16
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: September 22, 1862
Text: 1802 Chr. A. Raymond Hamilton 32 Sept Hamilton Sept 22 (Monday) Matthew Vassar Esqr Dear friend your very kind letter of the 18th just, was handed me by the P. Master to day, I suppose it came to the village Saturday night, but I was not at the office on Sunday. I hope the mail will prove more accommodating than they did at …. You allude to your depression of spirits for several days. But I am happy to see that your letter is more cheerful. I assure you that you deserve to feel happy and I...
Show more1802 Chr. A. Raymond Hamilton 32 Sept Hamilton Sept 22 (Monday) Matthew Vassar Esqr Dear friend your very kind letter of the 18th just, was handed me by the P. Master to day, I suppose it came to the village Saturday night, but I was not at the office on Sunday. I hope the mail will prove more accommodating than they did at …. You allude to your depression of spirits for several days. But I am happy to see that your letter is more cheerful. I assure you that you deserve to feel happy and I shall feel like taking … against fate if you do not. When I was in the theological seminary at New Haven I was much … with the first lecture which I attended. The subject of which was “God moral …” The question propounded for discussion was, “what is the highest … of happiness?” The answer was“…, — the voluntary imparting of happiness to other” “Hence god was perfectly happy, because entirely benevolent.” Upon this sound moral principle you certainly can learn happiness. But I poor mortal, was for two weeks not only depressed, but profoundly miserable. My very existence was a burden. Had there been none depending upon me, I would not have raised my hand to have saved my life. I never before feel poor, but for two weeks, I was as melted as if …. I am thankful that my apprehension were not selfish, but to think of those around me, as prospectively needed, almost caged me. I suppose nature exhausted … by drinking down into the lowest deep, you yesterday came a reaction, and to day I have felt more like a live man. Your kind letter sent as encouraging atmosphere before it, doubtless, and my reaction was caused by its prospective influence. It has also caused me to abandon my old notion, that no simple friendship can stand the test of a … draft upon it. Yours it seems had stood it when I had no securely to make good a … transaction. I need not distress you by … my gratitude. I have thought a great deal about your uneasiness concerning the … future of your College, as affected by the … of securities. And my views, which based upon what I have seen and experienced, are not of yesterday, would have been given you long ago, had i not felt, as if, I might possibly be … counter to some of bro. Jewett’s ideas upon the same subject, and i felt a delicacy … broaching them. When I saw you were really annoyed however I determined that as soon as I felt like myself, I would advance my suggestion letting them pass for what they were intrinsically worth. If you approve of them, and they seem to you sound, they will at least very much alleviate any future apprehension. Candidly then, I am of the decided connection that you could not do a more unfortunate thing that to leave Vassar College do liberally endowed that the teacher would be independent of their own [execution] for a support. Could you so endow your professorships, as to make them wholly independent of patronage, you would furnish portions for a class of men which would perhaps in time become mere [sinecure] for lazy incumbent. I know that the best of men, need incentive, need a … to …, or they will not half put forth their strength. There is no incentive like self interest, and you must make their support even, depend largely upon their effort, or you will never bring out and sustain half their energies. If you give your magnificent building, furnished free of rent, and endow the building with a … sufficient to preserve it, with its grounds & furniture in perfect repair forever, with an additional amount to renew library & apparatus and absolutely refuse to endow professorships making your teachers earn by their success their salaries, and giving them all they can earn, to be divided among them according to a certain distribution the proportions of which shall be fixed by law. You will have done more to keep up a lively and successful institution than if you endowed your professorship with a million of dollars. You do not what lazy men, who will simply live and fatten on your bounty You want energy, talent, success and men who have such traits will make their own fortunes, with the opportunities you can give them. If you have any surplus, often endowing your building, let it be a fund the product of which shall educate forever, such poor talented girls as the Trustees may appoint, the fund paying their expenses, at the free prices fixed by your Trustees. If you have not such a surplus, still you have enough, if you have paid for your building furniture, & provided for their preservation. Thus much for the subject ofof the majority are enthusiastic in their admiration of my course of study, and system of instruction, the same that I suggested to you as the “University System”. I enclose you and editorial notice from one of the Hamilton Papers to show that “Things in a working”. Your containing check for $250 came to hand to day. It tumbled out of your letter as I opened it, and gave me a decided …. It was really an agreeable “shock” and I fell still more like a man for receiving it; it has certainly made me feel …, like a forsaken … …, who could not see his way clear from failure and disgrace. I shall try to make it for you a good investment, bring … you in, not only equivalent dollars, but a haven’t of grateful thought, & kind memories. My regards to my Amanda and the assurance that I shall write her a long letter as soon as we get in a quiet state. I don’t …, but I have wished twenty times for her talent in making everything about a house so cheerful. endowing professorship in general. If I had … million dollars I would not do it, if I wished for a … of high reputation which would be progressive, and lead the age. I would endow the building, so that the furniture should be renewed, grounds preserved, and every department of social & educational life lack nothing for the material of successful labor. Then let your teachers make their … by their reputation, and you will have an institution with a … reputation and never …. It is easy to perfect the minute details for such an arrangement, if once decided upon. They shall be elaborated, and given whenever you call for them. Sept. 25. Thursday I was … … by company while writing the above on the evening of the 22nd. The next day I went to … to meet … & babies. All arrived safely on Wednesday, though much …. Mr …/… with her husband, who have remained … to ship the …, will follow with two boys soon … has gone back to the …, and is … … …. We are getting things in some order for a beginning. The professorsmy house cleaning and house arranging talent … elevated g…. And such servants as we have here, are … I … note, & must stop, though not half through. I wish … I could see you both again. Truly from Chal. A. Raymond
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: September 29, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie September 29 1862 Benson J. Los sing Esq Dear Sir The bearer MFH. Boyd is engaged in getting up a City Directory and wishes to have an article inserted therein respecting our College enterprise and to have the same headed with a Stereotype view of the Edifice will you please to suggest to him such information as may be adviseable &c I am Dr Sir Yours very truly M Vassar I cheerfully return this letter to Mr, Boyd for his collection of autographso Benson J Los sing Sept. 29, 1862

Creator: Hubbard, E. H.
Date: October 11, 1862
Text: 1862 E. A. Hubbard Easthampton Mass. wishes a daughter educatedEast Hampton, Mass. Oct. 11, 1862 Matthew Vassar, Esq. Dear Sir, I wish to learn some things about the Female College that bears your name, and as I do not know to whom else to apply, I venture to address you. How soon is it to be opened for the reception of pupils? What is the prescribed preparatory course, or terms of admission, and what the college course? Will scholars be allowed, if found qualified, to enter upon an advanced...
Show more1862 E. A. Hubbard Easthampton Mass. wishes a daughter educatedEast Hampton, Mass. Oct. 11, 1862 Matthew Vassar, Esq. Dear Sir, I wish to learn some things about the Female College that bears your name, and as I do not know to whom else to apply, I venture to address you. How soon is it to be opened for the reception of pupils? What is the prescribed preparatory course, or terms of admission, and what the college course? Will scholars be allowed, if found qualified, to enter upon an advanced standing? How many years in the regular course? Are the teachersto be gentlemen or ladies, or both? What will be the expense for board and instruction? Is age to be any bar to admission? I do not know as your plans are so far matured that definite answers can be given to all these questions. I have asked them because I have thought I might wish to send my daughter, now at most fourteen, to your college. She is now in our seminary a catalogue of which I will send you, and I can adapt her course here to your preparatory course, and possibly she might take here some part of your college course. I am sorry to trouble you with these questions but shall be very grateful for anyinformation you can give me. Yours respectfully E.A. Hubbard
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: October 14, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie Oct* 14.. 1862 E. H. Hubbard Esqr Dear Sir Yours of the 11.. current with "Catalogue" of "Willison Seminary" is received, and thank you kindly for it-- In the matter of the V.F. College it is not expected from its magnitude to be finished and ready for opening before the fall 1864. lb is in pnuii^b uf cono/truotion and nearly loiiiplfcilud iu Ruufiiig It is now receiving its absent Roof. Our President is now on a professional tour in Europe, upon his return or...
Show morePoughkeepsie Oct* 14.. 1862 E. H. Hubbard Esqr Dear Sir Yours of the 11.. current with "Catalogue" of "Willison Seminary" is received, and thank you kindly for it-- In the matter of the V.F. College it is not expected from its magnitude to be finished and ready for opening before the fall 1864. lb is in pnuii^b uf cono/truotion and nearly loiiiplfcilud iu Ruufiiig It is now receiving its absent Roof. Our President is now on a professional tour in Europe, upon his return or soon thereafter the terms of the Educational department will be published and will avail myself of the pleasure to send you a copy I am dear Sir Yr Ob* Sv* MV EMatthew Vassar }
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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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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: November 25, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie November 25th 1862 Miss Maria Mitchell Dear Madame I am just in receipt of your letter of the 22nd Oct and owe you an apology for my remissions. I now send you the copy of the “New Englander” with a few Pamphlets of the Proceedings of the Board of Trustees at their first meeting, which I trust will reach you in due course of mail. I am very happy to learn that you are taking so much interest in V. F. College Enterprise by “watching its progress etc”. This day completed the...
Show morePoughkeepsie November 25th 1862 Miss Maria Mitchell Dear Madame I am just in receipt of your letter of the 22nd Oct and owe you an apology for my remissions. I now send you the copy of the “New Englander” with a few Pamphlets of the Proceedings of the Board of Trustees at their first meeting, which I trust will reach you in due course of mail. I am very happy to learn that you are taking so much interest in V. F. College Enterprise by “watching its progress etc”. This day completed the roofing, our Edifice is now enclosed from Storms & Winds - during the winter we do all work that can safely be done at those seasons; there is every prospect of completing the whole Edifice by the Summer of 1864. I have the pleasure to inform you thatPresident Professor Jewett will be home by the 1st proximo[next month]. The State of the Country’s Exchanges have induced him & several other Americans to shorten their journeyings. I shall at all times be happy to hear from you Truly Yours M. Vassar
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Creator: Smith, Gertrude .E.
Date: December 1, 1862
Text: …Dec 1st 1862 Mr. Vassar Dear Sir Please excuse the seeming boldness of a stranger in addressing a few lines to you. Having learned through the columns of the “Christian Times,” a Chicago paper, of your wonderful beneficence in erecting a College for the education of females. I thought you would be willing to answer a few questions in regard got it. Is it to be restricted to residents of the State of New York? if not, what opportunities would there be for a young female to educate herself at...
Show more…Dec 1st 1862 Mr. Vassar Dear Sir Please excuse the seeming boldness of a stranger in addressing a few lines to you. Having learned through the columns of the “Christian Times,” a Chicago paper, of your wonderful beneficence in erecting a College for the education of females. I thought you would be willing to answer a few questions in regard got it. Is it to be restricted to residents of the State of New York? if not, what opportunities would there be for a young female to educate herself at that place? Could she obtain a few classes the primarydepartment, or are there other means available in your Citty [sic] by she could support herself while getting an education? Perhaps I ought to tell you something of myself. My Father died in Ohio when I was five years old, and my Mother has superintended my education or at least what little I have. My Mother married again when I was twelve years old, which was seven years ago, to a Mr. Grimwood with whom she removed to this place, I and my mothers parents were at one time members of Dr. Welshe’s Church Albany. Misfortunes of the past few years have made it impossible for them to help me. The summer of /61 I taught a few children in a room of my parents house four days in a week at one dollar a quarter, and, as text, my Mother (…) two days. The following winter I obtained the place of assistant in a District School for twelve dollars per month and boarded at home, the past summer I taught a small district school for fourteen dollars per month, and boarded myself. I have saved forty dollars of my earnings. I know this is a very small sum, and would hardly bear my expenses a great distance, but I am willing to do any thing that is right for an education, I wish to be able to assist in educating my young brothers and sisters. There are five girls and three boys of us and I am the eldest. The majority of teachers in this county are very poor and I feel as though I could not teach any more unless I can get a better education. My parents would assist me but it is impossible. They have to deny themselves of many thingswhich they once considered common necessities. If you could answer this consistent with your other duties I should feel greatly obliged Yours Respectfully Gertrude E. Smith Rossville (…) Co Iowa Matthew Vassar Esq
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Creator: Huntley, Olive L.
Date: December 5, 1862
Text: New Woodstock Dec. 15th Mr Matthew Vassar Dear Sir It is not often that I venture unintroduced, into the presence of an entire stranger; but in consideration of the magnificent gift you have recently bestowed upon the women of our land, I am encouraged to address you upon a subject which, for years, has been to me, one of absorbing interest. I am the third of four sisters, between the ages of twenty two and thirty, in a family of twelve children- ten of whom are still living- who from our...
Show moreNew Woodstock Dec. 15th Mr Matthew Vassar Dear Sir It is not often that I venture unintroduced, into the presence of an entire stranger; but in consideration of the magnificent gift you have recently bestowed upon the women of our land, I am encouraged to address you upon a subject which, for years, has been to me, one of absorbing interest. I am the third of four sisters, between the ages of twenty two and thirty, in a family of twelve children- ten of whom are still living- who from our childhood have for (…)writing to you is to ascertain upon what terms we may become members of this Institution. It has ever been our intention to devote ourselves to teaching, if we can secure a thorough education to prepare us for that important work, and we feel that no place could be found more desirable for obtaining that preparation, than the Vassar Collegiate Institute. Pardon me for taking so much of your time; my earnest desire to secure this object is my apology. Will it be too much to ask you to answer the question I have proposed? Whether we can enjoy the advantages of this noble Institution or not, permit me with all fine women of our land, to thank you warmly for the kindly interest you have manifested in the intellectual and (…) training of our sex; assuring you that thousands of the sons and daughter of our land will yet bless the memory of him whose Christian kindness has prompted this noble enterprise. On behalf of my sister and myself Yours very respectfully Olive L. Humtleyhoped at some future day to enjoy the educational advantages, we so highly prized: but although poverty has never been our portion, yet our parents have never felt able to incur the necessary expense. The advertisements of the different institutions of learning, which have roughly met our eye, have been perused with a longing to share their benefits, which only those, similarly situated can fully understand. Some time since, a matter of the Vassar Collegiate Institute, when in process of erection, attracted our attention, and (…) new hopes; but, ignorant of the plans upon which it was founded, we supposed its advantages were far beyond our reach, and relinquished it with a sigh: hoping a way might yet be opened for the accomplishment of our long-cherished desire. Last evening an Article in the Female Advocate and Guardian caught our eye, which led us to hope that here might be found that which we had so long sought in vain. My object in1862 Olive L Humtley New Woodstock Madison Co. NY Decb 5th Answered 21 Decb wishes to enter as pupil
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: December 6, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie Dec. 6, 1862 Dr Miss Smith, Yours of the 1st (…) is rec’d and in reply would remark, that our College buildings are in process of construction, but from their magnitude it will require some 18 mo from this time to complete. The President (…) M. P. Jewett has this day returned after an absence of time 8 to 9 months on a professional tour in Europe. I have not yet seen him as he resides low in part of City and the weather is very cold and (…) Your letter will be placed on file and...
Show morePoughkeepsie Dec. 6, 1862 Dr Miss Smith, Yours of the 1st (…) is rec’d and in reply would remark, that our College buildings are in process of construction, but from their magnitude it will require some 18 mo from this time to complete. The President (…) M. P. Jewett has this day returned after an absence of time 8 to 9 months on a professional tour in Europe. I have not yet seen him as he resides low in part of City and the weather is very cold and (…) Your letter will be placed on file and at the earliest day possible will be answered more fully Yours in haste MV
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: December 7, 1862
Text: Saturday Morning A. G. Pease Esqr D. Sir, If convinced, please to insert The friends of (…) M. P. Jewett and the Rev. John. B. Brackett will be pleased to learn their safe arrival in New York yesterday from an eight months tour in Europe Yours M.V.

Creator: Perkins, Sarah M.
Date: December 11, 1862
Text: Winchester N. H. Dec 11. 1862 Mr. Vassar Dear Sir I have just been reading of the Female College at Poughkeepsie founded and endowed by your liberality. I thank God that he has put it in your heart to do so noble a thing. You will be happy through all eternity for it. But just now I want to ask a few questions concerningit. Will it be open to young ladies out of New York? What age may they enter? How far must they go in their studies to fit for it? My husband is a clergyman with small salary....
Show moreWinchester N. H. Dec 11. 1862 Mr. Vassar Dear Sir I have just been reading of the Female College at Poughkeepsie founded and endowed by your liberality. I thank God that he has put it in your heart to do so noble a thing. You will be happy through all eternity for it. But just now I want to ask a few questions concerningit. Will it be open to young ladies out of New York? What age may they enter? How far must they go in their studies to fit for it? My husband is a clergyman with small salary. We have three children, all daughters. Our eldest is in her fourteenth year, a good scholar for her age, and intends to teach as a profession when qualified, and old enough. We would like to give her the advantages of just such a school, where the accomplishmentscould go hand in hand, with sterner studies. Would she come within the rules? If so please enter her name, Mary Frances Perkins, as a pupil, when the right time comes. If she is shut out, I shall still think of you with gratitude and thank you in behalf of the sex. New York is my native state, and when I remember my own meagre opportunities, I shall rejoice that a better time is coming. Yours Respectfully (Mrs) Sarah M. Perkins.P.S. Will you please reply soon. S.M.P.
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: December 11, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie, N.Y., December 11th, 1862. Miss Sarah I. Hale Dear Madame: I have the pleasure to send you by today mail a pamphlet containing an article on V.F. College by Moses Tyler B.A. temporarily a Pastor of the Congregational Church of this City but now of Boston, which he resigned a short time since on account of his feeble health, thinking you would be pleased to notice it in your valuable Journal (Lady Book) I send you a Copy. Enclosed you will find five Dollars on account of the Lady...
Show morePoughkeepsie, N.Y., December 11th, 1862. Miss Sarah I. Hale Dear Madame: I have the pleasure to send you by today mail a pamphlet containing an article on V.F. College by Moses Tyler B.A. temporarily a Pastor of the Congregational Church of this City but now of Boston, which he resigned a short time since on account of his feeble health, thinking you would be pleased to notice it in your valuable Journal (Lady Book) I send you a Copy. Enclosed you will find five Dollars on account of the Lady Book (new Subscription), please to send me the back numbers since they were discontinued. It was altogether an oversight that I did not comply with your advance payment for it. Truly yours &c M. Vassar P.S. Godey*s Book from my memorandum expired from October 1st. Note by Mrs. Hale: "I have audited $5. Dec. 17/62 for 2 years--- from Oct. 1862 to Sept. 1864 inclusive & have sent Oct. Nov. & Dec. Nos. 62 and Jany 1863."
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Creator: Hubbell, Mary A.
Date: December 11, 1862
Text: 1862 Mary A Hubbell Mount Kisco NY Decb 11 Answered 20’ wishes to enter as pupilMount Kisco, Dec 11th, /62 Matthew Vassar Esq. Dear Sir: Having seen a short notice of the erection of a Female College at Poughkeepsie, by your liberality; I very much desire to know, if it will be possible for me to avail myself of its benefits. If circulars have been issued, will you please send me one; if not, information respecting price of board, studies to be pushed etc., would be gratefully received by one...
Show more1862 Mary A Hubbell Mount Kisco NY Decb 11 Answered 20’ wishes to enter as pupilMount Kisco, Dec 11th, /62 Matthew Vassar Esq. Dear Sir: Having seen a short notice of the erection of a Female College at Poughkeepsie, by your liberality; I very much desire to know, if it will be possible for me to avail myself of its benefits. If circulars have been issued, will you please send me one; if not, information respecting price of board, studies to be pushed etc., would be gratefully received by one whose earnest desire is, to acquire knowledge for the purpose of impartingit to others. I am a graduate of the New York State Normal School, and have been a teacher for some time. Accept my wishes for your happiness, and the entire success of your noble enterprise. Yours truly, Mary A. Hubbell Mount Kisco, New York Matthew Vassar Esq.
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Creator: Lawton, Emilie S.
Date: December 12, 1862
Text: 1862 Emilie L. Lawton Dubuque Town Decb 12’ wishes to enter as pupilDubuque Dec 12th, 1862 Mr Vassar Sir, Having heard of the nobler institution in progress under your patronage and not knowing of one from whom I could gain information except you, I have taken the liberty to address you. I have long wished to enter a college (my aim being to teach,) and this one pleased me better than any I had heard of. If you are so kind as to answer will you please tell me the terms and qualifications for...
Show more1862 Emilie L. Lawton Dubuque Town Decb 12’ wishes to enter as pupilDubuque Dec 12th, 1862 Mr Vassar Sir, Having heard of the nobler institution in progress under your patronage and not knowing of one from whom I could gain information except you, I have taken the liberty to address you. I have long wished to enter a college (my aim being to teach,) and this one pleased me better than any I had heard of. If you are so kind as to answer will you please tell me the terms and qualifications for admission, and when the year commences. Yours truly Emilie L. Lawton Adress [sic]. Dubuque Iowa Care A. Seclye Esq.
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: December 12, 1862
Text: Hamilton Dec. 12, 1862 Matthew Vassar Esq Dear friend I received your very kind and cheerful letter a few days ago. Yesterday I received the article from the W. E. …, I am much oblige to you for sending it. and as you request my opinion, you shall have it. Though I am afraid that I am rather " …" the crude opinion which I am giving you, is rather a cumbersome extent. The "animus" of the article seem to me very kind. The style is quite "piquant" and [serious]. The...
Show moreHamilton Dec. 12, 1862 Matthew Vassar Esq Dear friend I received your very kind and cheerful letter a few days ago. Yesterday I received the article from the W. E. …, I am much oblige to you for sending it. and as you request my opinion, you shall have it. Though I am afraid that I am rather " …" the crude opinion which I am giving you, is rather a cumbersome extent. The "animus" of the article seem to me very kind. The style is quite "piquant" and [serious]. The points made in reply to objection, are "well put". and on the whole it is unusually good. The notices of yourself and [B. Lewett] are not fulsome, but …, and in good taste, and I see but little to mention; But in a praising way! Though to an "[expert]" in the Female college [line], some points seem overdone, and other not free from objections. … 1st The implications, quite abundantly sprinkled over the impact of the article-are quite unnecessary[sic]. There is no possible failure to be feared. How can it fail? Should it be How, it will not fail. But so far, I can't see any perfect[sic] of any [hailing]. That feature of the article is rather chilling in its tendency. … 2nd. He speaks of its … character as being not a large seminary, but a Real College. I don't see any real practical bearing to such a [distinction]. The idea of having a college for young ladies, where they will enter as the young men do in the american colleges, and remain [for] years, is [chimerical].-it is transcendental, as this is to be the fruit of its kind, where with the preparation of these young ladies be accomplished. … "Enter College' after an academical course, which has been presented with [singular] uniformity, for nearly one hundred years. But what uniformity is there in the girls [schools], most of them already [ape] “college … of… and not one girl in twenty could enter a male college. You may regard it as a fixed fact, for much have a … department, blended with for college. You can only avoid it in one may & that is death to your distinction … by making your college of … low a grade as to burlesque the very title of college. Your great success will be with pupils who enter at about for teen year of age. and such rule alone graduate. Girls are manifestly not boys! Let us not forget this. Boys study for a profession; girls cannot. More than half the student in our male colleges, have … that period of life, which leaves girls in the honorable; but not served clap of … maids. Love is a … sentiment with girls than ambition-not with boys. Men crave distinction-wealth-influence. Women crave affection-a husband-a home. You can’t change nature and if you depend when girls who have … eighteen years, to enter and … for years, you will find the number who grduate very few - and these all ugly. The good looking girls will all have lovers & be in a hurry to marry. Your only chancefor … graduates will be to do arrange your … of studies, that the pupils may enter from thirteen to fourteen-one year preparatory-graduate at nineteen or twenty. You can't hold them any longer, … they are bound to be old-maids & professional teachers. This is the practical plain truth. The idea of a college … as … alludes to is so intangible, that I suppose he … keep the intimation that it might fail- ... 3: The replies to the objection against a "boarding school" and … but a boarding school are well put. Does anyone really raise such objection? Prof. [Crosby]'s notions one exceedingly inapplicable to girls. they are … … The last few pages about the depression of women are true of the past, but not of the present, & among Ms. [Percontra] the very fact that women really govern us, not through one intellect, but through one sensibilities, and that they are the ruling power is the true ground for advocating their education. So much for the criticism — We are prospering, decidedly prospering so far. The … is very pleasant, the pupils all lady-like and good student. Their part training has been a very one sided affair though. They are all great at mathematics, this bassn been the grand hobby here. Very little knowledge of their own language, none of themselves, none of the object around them. Yet they are to be mothers! What a mistake to know nothing but algebra …! This comes from imitating the american college system, &applying it to girls. I can but hope that Vassar Female College has a higher mission. Has Jewett [returned]? I hope so. Tell him to write me when he gets …, and ..his …legs. I am anxious to know what he has learned in his absence, though I can’t expect it all in a letter. My thanks to … Amanda for her brief letter. It was very refreshing though brief. I am anxious to know how your apprehension for … Vs’ state one likely to terminate. Let me know if any … result ensue. Keep me posted in the news department of your enterprise Remember me to Jewett … do. From Truly … A. Raymond
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Creator: Anderson, G.
Date: December 15, 1862
Text: 1862 Miss G. Anderson New Hartford Oneida Co NY Decb 15 Answered 17 see within Solicits a place gratisNew Hartford Oneida Co. N. Y. Dec. 13, 1862 Matthew Vassar Esq. Sir, Having noticed in a late number of the “Advocate and Guardian,” an article on the approaching completion of a College for women founded by your beneficence, I have ventured to write to you for further information. If I were aware of the names and addresses of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, I would not trespass on...
Show more1862 Miss G. Anderson New Hartford Oneida Co NY Decb 15 Answered 17 see within Solicits a place gratisNew Hartford Oneida Co. N. Y. Dec. 13, 1862 Matthew Vassar Esq. Sir, Having noticed in a late number of the “Advocate and Guardian,” an article on the approaching completion of a College for women founded by your beneficence, I have ventured to write to you for further information. If I were aware of the names and addresses of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, I would not trespass on your time; as I am not, I must request you to pardon this letter for the sake of the deep interest I take in this affair. I earnestly wish to enter the College in order to qualify myself as a teacher, but have no means at my command; and understanding that a certain number ofyoung women will be admitted gratis, I am anxious to learn under what regulations this will be done. Also what probable space of time will lapse before the opening of the institution for the entrance of students. Though it may never be my privilege to enter the College, I shall always remain a sincere and grateful admirer of that generosity, which will so nobly assist in giving to women he intellectual culture, of which she now, inwardly and keenly, feels the want. Very Respectfully, G. Anderson
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: December 16, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie December, 16, 1862 Mrs Sarah M Perkins Dear Madam Yours of the 11th (…) is received and in reply would remark that am College buildings are in process of construction but from the magnitude will require some 18 mos or 2 years to complete. In consequence of the long absence of our President (…) M P Jewett, on a professional tour in Europe no organization or rules of (…) for the College has as yet been adopted, as soon as these arrangements can be made you will her [sic] from us...
Show morePoughkeepsie December, 16, 1862 Mrs Sarah M Perkins Dear Madam Yours of the 11th (…) is received and in reply would remark that am College buildings are in process of construction but from the magnitude will require some 18 mos or 2 years to complete. In consequence of the long absence of our President (…) M P Jewett, on a professional tour in Europe no organization or rules of (…) for the College has as yet been adopted, as soon as these arrangements can be made you will her [sic] from us again, in the mean while your letter will be placed on file to be referred to again at the proper time. Yours respectfully &c MV
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: December 18, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie December 18th 1862 Dear Miss Anderson Your (…) of the 15th current is at hand and would inform you that our College Edifice is in the course of Construction, but from its magnitude and terms of the Builders Contracts will not be completed and ready for pupils before the fall of 1864 Our President Prof M P Jewett has just returned from a professional tour in Europe and at the earliest opportunity will enter upon his duties of (…) organization. Your valued note will be placed on...
Show morePoughkeepsie December 18th 1862 Dear Miss Anderson Your (…) of the 15th current is at hand and would inform you that our College Edifice is in the course of Construction, but from its magnitude and terms of the Builders Contracts will not be completed and ready for pupils before the fall of 1864 Our President Prof M P Jewett has just returned from a professional tour in Europe and at the earliest opportunity will enter upon his duties of (…) organization. Your valued note will be placed on file to be referred to again at the proper time. We contemplate that the funds the institution will enable us to some extent to admit (…), altho’ we have suffered a little loss in an southern security. I extend you a pamphlet of the Proceedings of the first Board of Trustees, and also article on the College enterprise by (…) now a distinguished (…) in Boston Yours very Respectfully
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: December 19, 1862
Text: Miss Emilie S. Lawton Madame Your note of the 12th (…) is at hand. The V. F. College Edifice is in the course of construction, but owing to its great magnitude, and the terms of the Builders Contract will not be completed ready for the reception of pupils before the fall of 1864 The (…) Prof M P. Jewett LLD has just returned from a professional tour of some months in Europe and I have handed your letter to him to be placed on file to be referred to after the College Brd. of Professors is...
Show moreMiss Emilie S. Lawton Madame Your note of the 12th (…) is at hand. The V. F. College Edifice is in the course of construction, but owing to its great magnitude, and the terms of the Builders Contract will not be completed ready for the reception of pupils before the fall of 1864 The (…) Prof M P. Jewett LLD has just returned from a professional tour of some months in Europe and I have handed your letter to him to be placed on file to be referred to after the College Brd. of Professors is organized I send you a small pamphlet of the first meeting of the Trustees MV 19 DecemberThe undersigned member of the C.(…) Church and Congregation of (…) takes the opportunity to communicate that the bearer the Revd (…) after months (…) to whom have been engaged to supply, this pupil int he absence of him, Partner in Europe, &c that they have listened and they trust (…) by him able & christian administrates and would respectfully recommend him to Sister Churches who may need his services. Signed
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Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Date: December 20, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie Dec. 20, 1862 Dear Miss Hubbell Your note of the 11th (…) is before me and in reply would remark, that our College Edifice is in the course of construction but from its magnitude and terms of contract with the building will not be completed ready for occupancy before the fall of 1864. To your second enquiry, “weather [sic] you can avail yourself of its benefits” we can only say, that the time will be very moderate but at the early period no definite system has yet been adopted....
Show morePoughkeepsie Dec. 20, 1862 Dear Miss Hubbell Your note of the 11th (…) is before me and in reply would remark, that our College Edifice is in the course of construction but from its magnitude and terms of contract with the building will not be completed ready for occupancy before the fall of 1864. To your second enquiry, “weather [sic] you can avail yourself of its benefits” we can only say, that the time will be very moderate but at the early period no definite system has yet been adopted. Our President having been 8 mos (…) on a professional tour in Europe and at the proper time will arrange all detail, and will send you a circular. For the present I forward by to day Mail an Article on am College by the Revd. Tyler and also on address on the Opening of our Organization MV
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