to Rev. Charles A. Raymond, 25 Aug 1862

Apology for failing to send promised periodical; report on progress of building.
Organization of the College; interested in Raymond for vice-president; etc.
Letter of application, daughter of missionaries to India
Concerning Mrs. Hale's recommendation of Mrs. Cuddehy as ""Professor of Reading, Elocution, Botany, Gymnastics, etc., etc."
Lady teachers; change of name of college.
References to change of name and mention of provisions of will.
Comments on material in Godey's Lady's book. in postscript offers copy of ""Hilltop Idyl"".
Chiefly about controversy with Jewett
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