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1863
Miss Lizzie Thomas
Ellicottsville Canandagua Co
NY 27 years old
wishes to become pupil
rather late Miss Lizzie
Jan 1st 1863
Mr. Vassar, Respected Sir.
A few days ago, while reading the Advocate and Guardian, my eyes rested upon the words A New Female College. I was very much interested while reading of Mr Vassars benevolent purposes in making such a disposition of his princely fortunes. It struck me very forcibly that perhaps there is the place where I may acquire the education I have too long neglected. I have thought a great deal about it of late, and whether or not it would be of any use for me- a poor girl- to try to get there. Last night I learned
since so many of the noble educated young men of our country have been slain in this dreadful war (and we fear the fate of thousands more) I have felt surely that a greater responsibility rests upon woman, for the young and rising generation must be supplied with efficient teachers.
I have had considerable experience in teaching district schools and perhaps might always work in the same sphere, but I am not satisfied with this. Now the thing that I worst hate to tell is, that my father is a poor man, and not able to help me. I have a little that I have laid up, but not enough to pay my board a year, to say nothing about tuition and books. But I have my hands, and head, and if there is any way that I could use them to help pay my board for a year in the Poughkeepsie Female College, I should be oh so glad. If you think this worth answering, please answer and direct to
Miss Lizzie Thomas
Ellicottville, Cattaranga Co. N.Y.
Miss Lizzie Thomas
Ellicottsville Canandagua Co
NY 27 years old
wishes to become pupil
rather late Miss Lizzie
Jan 1st 1863
Mr. Vassar, Respected Sir.
A few days ago, while reading the Advocate and Guardian, my eyes rested upon the words A New Female College. I was very much interested while reading of Mr Vassars benevolent purposes in making such a disposition of his princely fortunes. It struck me very forcibly that perhaps there is the place where I may acquire the education I have too long neglected. I have thought a great deal about it of late, and whether or not it would be of any use for me- a poor girl- to try to get there. Last night I learned
since so many of the noble educated young men of our country have been slain in this dreadful war (and we fear the fate of thousands more) I have felt surely that a greater responsibility rests upon woman, for the young and rising generation must be supplied with efficient teachers.
I have had considerable experience in teaching district schools and perhaps might always work in the same sphere, but I am not satisfied with this. Now the thing that I worst hate to tell is, that my father is a poor man, and not able to help me. I have a little that I have laid up, but not enough to pay my board a year, to say nothing about tuition and books. But I have my hands, and head, and if there is any way that I could use them to help pay my board for a year in the Poughkeepsie Female College, I should be oh so glad. If you think this worth answering, please answer and direct to
Miss Lizzie Thomas
Ellicottville, Cattaranga Co. N.Y.
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