from William Hague, 3 Mar 1864

Request for information regarding admission for daughter
Advice to have his friend place an application for his daughter at once.
Letter about the safe arrival in NY of M.P. Jewett and John B. Brackett from Europe
You will perceive from a copy of the charter herewith... Announces the first meeting of the trustees.
Comments on Civil War meetings and business connected with College
Letter from ""Springside"" commenting on country life, the health of Jeremiah, Miss Mitchell's cat, etc.
On college organization, professors, etc.
Outlining plans for starting Vassar Female College and asking Anderson to perform the ""opening ceremony."
Apologizing for urging attendance at trustee meeting.
Unable to attend meeting of Board of Trustees, University of Rochester. Comments on ""Prohibiting Liqour Law."
Comments on his poor health. Commends Henry H. Fay for honorary A.M. degree.
Cordial letter to a well-wisher, giving credit to his neice for her work in female education. Name of Mrs. Weld's friend, Lucia E. Sheppard, to be placed in ""Book of applicants"".
Concerning retrenchmentt in financial matters of the College.
Postscript to letter of Nov. 21. Advised that the letter was held for President Jewett's return from Europe before being mailed.
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