to Eliza L. May, 28 Mar 1862

Letter responding to inquiry and Mrs. Vassar's health
Letter responding to inquiry and Mrs. Vassar's health
Response to applicant
Letter responding to application
Letter responding to circular request enclosing pamphlet of the first meeting of the Board of Trustees and article by Rev. M. Tyler
Letter responding that buildings are under construction, anticipated occupancy Fall 1864. President M.P.Jewett returned from Europe and is organizing college departments. Enclosed copy of Proceedings of the Board of Trustees 1861, and article by Rev.M. Tyler.
Response to application
Concerning the ""Marble Bust"" of Matthew Vassar.
Unable to accept invitation on account of health.
Response to request for information
Letter responding to application
Letter responding to application
Letter responding to application
Temporary illness has prevened... Concerns honorary membership in a college organization.
Letter responding to application, mentioning enclosing an article on the College by Rev. Tyler
Thanking student representative for celebration honoring Mr. Vassar's birthday.
Letter responding to application
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