Mrs. (…) Knight
Newcastle Maine February 13th
Answered 20 February
Mr. Vassar
Dear Sir: I understand the institution of which you are the founder for the education of young ladies was to commence the ensuing spring if so will you please inform me if scholars are admitted from other states, also stating lessons &c.
I have daughters fifteen years of age who I are desirous of obtaining an education by which they will be enabled to procure her
own livelihood as a teacher.
Very respectfully
Mrs. R. E. Knight
Newcastle, Maine, Feb 13th, 1863
Answered in the usual manner with the addition that scholars will be accepted from other states.