June 17th, 1864.
My dear Mr Raymond,
I can hardly express to you my satisfaction at the
receipt of yours of the 10 instant, which removes the
last doubt & anxiety from my mind as to the assured
success of our College. I am gratified that our recent
interview has resulted in removing every doubt & ob-
stacle from your path. You are most welcome to the
position which is to reflect honor upon us both. So
far as in me lies, it will be my highest satisfaction to
sustain you & the enterprize which you are to guide.
It is as you justly remark the favorite child of my age
and to see it in the full career of success & usefulness
will be the crowning pleasure of my life.
It will be quite important that before the meeting
of the Trustees we have some consultation as to the
business to be transacted & that you see the members
of the Ex. Committee that all views may be understood
& harmonised.
Awaiting such a meeting I am
Most truly yours,
M. Vassar.
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