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Miscellaneous correspondence, Everett family papers, 1860s-1870s

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Title Miscellaneous correspondence, Everett family papers, 1860s-1870s

Date 1860s-1870s

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

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User-Contributed Transcription apparatus to warm the entire house, private rooms included, would not exceed $10,000.00 Had we even $5000.00 now in hand, the arrangements for warming the halls and public rooms might be competed in one month, and the benefits of the change enjoyed this winter. The requisite apparatus for heating the private apartments could be readily added, hereafter. This is what we want to do. Now as to ways and means; the institution is in debt about $20 000.00, in consequence of having built the Gymnasium relying upon promised aid from the public which was not received. Of course it would not be right for the trustees to do this, without the cash in hand. The young ladies have taken up the matter with much spirit, and aim to raise $20.00 each during this Thanksgiving vacation, among their personal friends. We count on a good deal of help from former pupils, and especially from old graduates. As Miss Shattuck remarks, it is not begging, to say to those who got their education here for sixty dollars a year, "Freely ye have received; freely give." Let us show that the genuine

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 14 Folder 548

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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