Ezra Cornell letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 868158.1
Mss 868158.1
Description
Three-page letter from Ezra Cornell in Ithaca, New York to Mrs. A.C. French, answering her appeal for aid to McKendree College. Says he wishes to concentrate his efforts and feels that there are too many colleges already with high ideals and little or nothing on which to operate. Proposes to found a university in New York.
Dates
- 1868-02-08
Creator
- Cornell, Ezra, 1807-1874 (Author, Person)
- French, A.C., Mrs. (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
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