to Jacob P. Giraud, 5 Apr 1860

Discusses problems involved in choosing a site for the College. Photostat. Original letter in University of Rochester Library.
Discusses problems involved in choosing a site for the College. Photostat. Original letter in University of Rochester Library.
Comments on University of Rochester Commencement. Paying for Rev. A. M. Mann's diploma.
Urging his attendance at meeting of Board of Trustees of Vassar College.
On college organization, professors, etc.
Relative to an honorary degree for Rev. Alexander M. Mann.
Announcing his intention to attend meeting of Board of Trustees of University of Rochester and asking Anderson to secure quarers for himself and Milo P. Jewett.
Outlining plans for starting Vassar Female College and asking Anderson to perform the ""opening ceremony."
Progress of the building, accommodations for professors, choice of teachers, etc.
Asking Anderson to use his influence in gaining trustee approval at the University of Rochester for honorary degree for Rev. G. M. McEkron. Photostat. Original letter in Universiry of Rochester Library.
Apologizing for urging attendance at trustee meeting.
Asking for recommendations for pastorship of ""our C B Church of this city."
Unable to attend meeting of Board of Trustees, University of Rochester. Comments on ""Prohibiting Liqour Law."
Supporting Board of Trustees of University of Rochester.
Ill healh makes attending commencemen at University of Rochester impossible.
Reviews progress of building plans; financial difficulties because of war. Photostat. Original letter in University of Rochester Library
Asking for information about H.G. Eastman. Photostat. Original letter in University of Rochester Library.
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