Poughkeepsie July 5, 1855
Prof M.B. Anderson
My dear sir
Since writing you yesterday and under
circumstances deeply effecting my feelings h interests I have
been led to reflect that the preremptory conclusion to which I
arrived in reference to my futer duties and patronage towards yr
Institution would tend to weaken yr efforts & dampen those of my
associates Trustees at the coming session, and therefore avail
myself of the earliest moment, to say that whatever measures may
be adopted by the Bord will be approved by me and pledge myself
to do all in my power to promote & connsumate their highest wishes,
I deeply regret the neccessity of my absence at the Anv^ session,
but find it will be quite impossible for me to attend.
With my best wishes for the prospect of the "University"
and high regards to yourself. I remain yrs in haste
M Vassar
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