to Sarah J. Hale, 6 Jul 1865

Name of the College; Dr. Raymond's ""Prospectus,"" etc.
Name of the College; Dr. Raymond's ""Prospectus,"" etc.
Name of the College; changes proposed in the school term, etc.
Invitation to visit the College; renewal of subscription to Lady's Bppl; pictures of College buildings, etc.
Desirability of uniforms for students.
Chiefly on the porposed dropping of the word ""Female"" from the name of the college.
Comments on material in Godey's Lady's book. in postscript offers copy of ""Hilltop Idyl"".
Regarding Mrs. Cuddehy's recommendation for faculty position; disagreement with Dr. Jewett and probable succession of Dr. Raymond.
Having been honored in finding my own views so much in harmony with the Sentiments found in Editorials of the Lady's book...
Thanks for favors; refers to her articles; stone bearing word ""Female"" removed from facade of College building. Insigned. oN the bottom of this letter is a draft of a letter of introduction of Sarah L. Stilson.
Letter to the committee charged with erecting a statue of Matthew Vassar, urging a speedy start, and offering funds for its completion. Written on the verso of a 12 December 1867 letter to Elias Magoon.
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