from Sarah L. Stilson, 21 Sep 1867

Letter requesting a circular, ""with a view of deciding where to place my sister next Fall"
Proposing that Mr. Vassar give money for the support of orphan children of foreign missionaries.
Letter of application on behalf of daughter
Request for information regarding admission for daughter
Advice to have his friend place an application for his daughter at once.
Matthew Vassar, founder of Vassar College, was born in the County of Norfolk, England, emigrated with his parents and other family members to Dutchess County, N.Y., in 1796. Vassar College was chartered in 1861 and opened its doors to students in 1865. It was not the first venture in higher
Memorial remarks made to M. Jewett in my office
Suggestions in the matters of proceeding with the work of Vassar College, and ""Matters for consideration in locating grounds for Vassar Female College"
Letter responding to application
Concerning Harloe's failure and other items of college business.
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