the mistakes in your Essay, and should be hoping to notice it. Pray do not, my good friend, disappoint me. - It is not for myself that I export any benefit.- I plead for the good of Vassar College, for the honor of Womanhood and for the glory of God.

Truly your friend

Sarah Hale

Then. M. Vassar

P.S. Dear Sir-

I am sorry to send such a scribble, but I have been ill all this month with a severe influenza, which has hindered me from replying to your las letter. And now I have time only to say a few words about the division of College Towns.-

It seems to me that there are some serious objections to the plan of having a three months variation in the winter () is the best time for study. In the hot summer months pupils cannot be confined to book studies. Then the plan takes out four months from the year for variations; leaving only eight months, 3 weeks (in thereabouts) for school. - I do not know any Seminary for young Ladies that has such short sessions. Would the plan be popular? - I have not had time to think much on this subject Honestly but (.)

S. Hale

Hon. M. Vassar