Meeting Minutes, 1882
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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1882
[Begin page 410]
March 14th 1882
Board met pursuant to Call of President
Abbot & the Secretary at 8 O Clock P.M. in
the Secretary's new office. Present Geo W. Phillips
Franklin Wells H.G. Reynolds T.D. Dewey
President Abbot & the Secretary
Members of the Faculty were present at the
first evening session & presented matters connected
with their respective Department. After hearing
from the Faculty the Board adjourned till 8 O Clock
tomorrow morning
[Range, Broiler]
Mr Franklin Wells reported the purchase
of a Range & Broiler for the Boarding Hall of John Van
& Co of Cincinnati. Cost of Range $250 Cost of Broiler 83.33
[Class Room B.]
The Secretary reported that he had made the
charge authorized by the Board connecting class
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[Begin page 411]
room B with north room of the Presidents old office. &
changing the restroom to the East side of the room & making
the required change in the position of the seats
Also that he had submitted to the Attorney Gen-
eral of the State the questions as directed by the Board
at last meeting but has not yet received a reply
[Stock good.]
Mr Phillips reported that he had exam-
ined the Stock on the Farm & found it in fine con-
dition
[Engineer]
It was resolved that the action of the finance
Committee in employing an Engineer from Jan'y
1st in place of from Jany 15 be approved
[Harrower, Bill]
It was moved & Seconded that Prof. Har-
rower's bill for expenses in attending Institutes
claiming R R. Fare from Albany N.Y be allowed
The motion was lost
[Armada]
Mr Phillips presented a petition of
Ag'l Society officers & other citizen's of Armada
for one of the next series of Farmer's Institutes
to be held at that place. Reserved by the
Secretary for file
[Butterfield
Fat Stock Judge]
In accordance with a request from the
State Board of Agriculture of Illinois to nominate
a Judge for the fat cattle show at Chicago
Mr Ira H. Butterfield of Port Huron was
nominated & the Secretary requested to notify
Mr Butterfield & the Sec'y of the Illinois S't Bd
of Agriculture of the nomination
[Military]
requesting
A petition from the Students [illegible in original] instruction
in military drill & the whole matter of what the
interests of the College require in this direction
was submitted to a Committee consisting of
H.G. Wells & Franklin Wells
[Dr K's Study]
It was resolved that the Chairman of the
finance committee be authorized to approve Dr Kedzie's
bill for Carpeting his study when it shall have been made
out upon the proper blanks in the name of the firm
fromwhom the articles were bought & receipted by
them.
[Bath – Presidt. H.]
It was resolved that the expenditure of one
Hundred & fifty dollars for tank bath tub & forse pump
in the Presidents house by a Committee consisting of
Prof. Carpenter other President Abbot be authorized.
[Books]
It was resolved that the Faculty be
[End page 411]
[Begin page 412]
authorized to expend in the purchase of books one thousand
dollars of the special appropriation for the Library
[Grading Prices
of Land Grant]
It was resolved that we respectfully urge upon
the consideration of the Agricultural state Land Grant Board
the importance of an immediate examination & classification
of the lands under their care so that they may be graded
in price in accordance with their value.
[Drip Pipes]
Resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to have
drip pipes put in the Library & Museum building to carry away
the waste water from the cellar.
[Librarian Office]
moved & seconded
It was ^ resolved that the alcove in the north
new
west corner of the ^ Library room be converted into a Librarians
office putting in proper partitions & doors.
[Duplicate Keys
Carpenter]
It was resolved that duplicate keys to all public
rooms & halls all Society rooms & class rooms where there
are steam works & to all private rooms where it may be
necessary to control steam & repair pipes shall be kept on
deposit with Prof. Carpenter.
[100 Diplomas]
It was Resolved that Secretary Baird be authorized to
procure the printing on parchment of 100 diplomas
[Catalogue]
It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized to have
4,000 copies of the Catalogue for 1881-2 printed
[Advertise]
It was moved & seconded that the Secretary of the
College be directed to advertise the College in the Grange
visitor until further action of the Board
Referred to Franklin wells & the Secretary with
power to act.
[Water, Wells H.]
It was Resolved that Prof Carpenter expend five
dollars in making a place for water south of Wells Hall
[Steam Repairs]
It was Resolved that Prof Carpenter be allowed
Stock for
to purchase from time to time Such ^ repairs of [illegible in original]
Steam Works as is absolutely needed not to expend $20.
dollars per month
[Pump]
Prof Carpenter was also authorized to put
a strong well braced pump over the well at William's Hall.
[M.S.]
It was resolved that the Degree of Master
of Science be conferred upon Mr John P. Finlay of the
class of 1873 for proficiency in the Science of meteor-
ology.
[Finley]
It was resolved that the President of the
Board officially notify General W.B. Hazen Chief Signal
Officer U.S.A. of the degree Conferred upon Mr Finlay
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[Begin page 413]
his subordinate in the Signal Service
[Mechl. Dept.]
It was resolved that Mr Reynolds & Prof Carpenter
be a Committee to take into Consideration the feasibility
of establishing a Mechanical Dep't in the College & to
Suggest plans & make estimates for the Same
[Student Certificate]
It was Resolved that the rule forbidding the en-
rollment of Students in any class until they exhibit
the Secretary's receipt showing that their bills are paid
be amended so as to read. "No officer shall enroll a
student nor permit him to be present in any class
until the student has exhibited to the officer a
certificate of the Secretary that his bills are paid.
[Farm $135.]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized
to expend one Hundred & thirty five for wagon plows & hay racks
& to put some troughs & conductors on the new barn
[Cord Wood]
It was resolved that the Farm Dep't place
3 ft wood
in the college wood yard 200 cords of ^ & the Dep't shall
be Credited for the Same at 1.75 per cord for [merchantable?]
wood to be approved by the faculty Board.
Board took a recess till 1½ OClock
Halfpast one OClock wednesday afternoon
[Broom Corn]
Prof Johnson was authorized to dispose
of the broom Corn now on hand either by selling it
or getting it worked upon shares Also:
[Milch Cows]
To purchase not to exceed ten milch Cows
also: To pay Mr Cook $40. extra for the building
of the new barn when he shall have completed the
work according to agreement
[Educational Labor]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot & the Prof. of
Agriculture be authorized to employ such additional
help for the Supervision of Student labor as they may
find necessary providing they do not exceed the appropriation
for that purpose.
[Sorghum
Nitrogen]
It was resolved that the Board approve the plan of
Experiments proposed by Dr Kedzie in the use of Amber [illegible in original] &
in attempts to ascertain the Source of nitrogen of plants
[Lamps ac]
Prof. Harrower was authorized to purchase new Burners
for Chapel Chandelier & thermometers for the class rooms
[Labels]
Prof Beal was authorized to purchase two cords
of Locust wood at 10 dollars a cord & have it sawed for labels. the
cost to be charged to Sp App. for Dep't of Botany & Hors. Also
[Microscopes]
To purchase when needed for class use new microscopes to
sales
replace those sold & not to exceed the amount realized from the [illegible in original] ^ [illegible in original]
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[Cord Wood]
Also: To purchase 16 cords of three feet hard wood for Botanical
Laboratory @ 1.75 per cord Also
[Troop-Experiments]
To employ James Troop to assist in Botanical &
Horticultural Experiments from March 1st to Dec 1st 1882
@ a Salary of $300. for five hours per day he paying his board
[Botanl. Sundries]
Also to purchase the following articles. Lamp & oil
Can for Bot. Laboratory. A book in which to record specimens
Some labels & other small fixtures to aid in putting specimens
a
of Corn in the Cases. to have ^ box made small handles for [illegible in original]
to class room tables. To have two shelves made for books on writing
desk. to have a box made to use in poisening specimens
and to be allowed to expend $100. dollars of the amount
appropriated for experiments in the purchase of seeds & appar-
atus.
[Veterinary]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot be authorized
to offer the veterinary lectureship for this summer to
Dr Robt Jennings of Detroit
A recess was taken till 7. O.Clock P.M.
7 O Clock P.M. Evening Session
[Repair House]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to expend 30 dollars
on his house in repairs & inside painting Also:
[Steam Heat]
To purchase cloth to protect instruments & steam
pump from dust.
[Moher, Wages]
It was resolved that from and after March
until otherwise provided
1st 1882 ^ Mr Moher be paid at the rate of two dollars
per day for his services as College Carpenter
[Farm H. Well]
Prof. Johnson was authorized to put down a [drive?]
well at the Farm House
[Library Cases]
The Secretary was instructed to finish the
library cases in a similar manner to the wood work
of the room viz two coats of oil & one of varnish.
[Paint Botl. Laby.]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Dep't
repair and paint the wood outside of the
Botanical Laboratory.
[Microscope]
It was resolved that the microscope
offered to the Board by Prof. Cook for 100 dollars be purchased
for the use of the Entomological Dep't.
Adjourned to meet on the evening
of May 15th
R.G Baird Sec'y
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[Begin page 415]
May 15th 1882
Pursuant to Call the following members
met in the Secy's office at 8. O.Clock P.M.
Franklin Wells. H.G Reynolds & T.D.
Dewey & Pres Abbot.
The Same members met again on
Tuesday morning & there being not a quorum
adjourned till Monday evening Aug. 14th
Monday evening Aug. 14th 1882
The Board met in Secretary's office
at 8 OClock P.M. The following members
were present H.G. Wells. Franklin Wells. H.G.
Reynolds T.D. Dewey & Pres. Abbot
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read & approved.
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be
authorized to expend the unexpended balance of
the appropriation for his Dep't
[Silo & Gates]
Prof Johnson was authorized to enlarge the
Silo & to have 12 gates made for the farm Dept
[Pictures]
Pres Abbot Sec'y Baird & Prof. Mac Ewan were appoint
ed a Committee to expend one hundred dollars in pictures
for the Library
[Stock Sale]
It was resolved that the expenditure of Franklin
Wells & Prof Johnson for expenses of attending Sales of Short
Horn Cattle in Chicago be approved
[College H. Roof]
It was resolved that the Secretary be author
ized to expend so much of the appropriation for Repairs
of Buildings as may be necessary to put a new roof
on the College Hall.
[Veterinary]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to pay $300 for a
Lecturer in Veterinary.
[Price of Board]
It was resolved that the Secretary at the
next meeting
^after the Close of each term report to the Board
classified
in writing a ^ statement of the expenditures on which
the price of Board is estimated
[Bdg. H. Help]
It was resolved that the Secretary settle
with the help in the Boarding hall as he does with the employees
in other Departments, i.e. with each one Separately
[Pigeon Holes]
Prof. Beal was authorized to expend Six dollars
in the purchase of Pigeon Hole Cases for storing deeds &
specimens
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[Begin page 416]
[Botanical Paper]
It was resolved that the Cards & paper used by the
Students in Botany be owned by the College.
[ " " ]
Prof Beal was allowed to expend ten dollars for
Herbarium paper
[ " Museum]
It was resolved that Mr Mann be employed
to build two more cases fot the Botanical Laboratory.
Adjourned till tomorrow at 8 O Clock A.M.
Tuesday morning Same members present
as on previous evening
It was resolved that when this meeting adjourn it
be to meet on Monday evening Sep. 4th
[B.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Batchelor of
Science be conferred upon the members of the senior
class as follows.
Lincoln Avery. Liberty H Bailey Jr. Erwin N. Ball
J.W. Beaumont A.J. Chappel W.H. Coffron J.E. Coulter
Chas. W. Crossman Fred E. Delano John F. Evart
Warren H. Goss Will E. Hale Lewis B. Hall J.M. Holling-
sworth L.W. Hoyt J.H Irish W.T. Langley James L.
McClear Eugene D. Miller T.F. Millspaugh Edwin A
Murphy C.B. Plummer J.R. Shelton J.M. Smith
Fred C. Snyder. W.L. Snyder G.W. Thompson
Alice Meed.
[M.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Master of
Science be conferred upon the following graduates
of this College
James Troop Class 78. Proficiency in Botany
C.C. Georgeson " " " " Agriculture
Wm C Latta " 77 " " "
Frank S. Kedzie " " " " Chemistry
[See 1876 p. 312]
S.M. Tracy " 68 " " Botany
The Board took a recess in order to
sign the diplomas of the graduating class & attend
the graduating exercises.
After the graduating exercises the Board
met & adjourned till Monday Eve Sep 4th
RG Baird Sec'y
[End page 416]
[Begin page 417]
Monday Eve. Sep 4th 1882
Board met in the Secretary's
office. Present H.G. Wells Franklin
Wells H. G. Reynolds T.D. Dewey. Pres.
Abbot & the Secretary
Several members of the Faculty
were present and made suggestions with
reference to their Departments after which
the Board adjourned till tomorrow morning
at 8. O.Clock.
Tuesday morning 8.O:Clock
The Board spent the day & evening in
considering the proposed estimates for
1883 & 1884.
Wednesday morning 8 O.Clock
It was resolved that when this meeting
adjourn it be to meet at Jackson on Wednes-
day Sep 20 at 11 OClock AM at the office of
the Pres. of the State Ag'l Society
[Officers Reports]
It was resolved that the officers of the Coll-
ege in their annual report to the President of their
for the year ending Sep. 30th 1882 be requested
to
to give considerble fulness ^ the condition of the
departments, their buildings, courses of instruction &
means of illustration & experimentation & in ad-
dition suggestions for the enlargement & perfection
of their Departments
[Leaves of Absence]
The Board granted the following leaves
of Absence. To Dr Kedzie for the week ending beginning
Oct 16th to attend the meeting of the American Public
Health Association. To Prof. Cook for the week
beginning Oct. 2d to attend the meeting of the Am.
erican Bee Keepers Association To Frank L. Kedzie
for 3 weeks from Sep 18th for purposes of rest
[Library Lights]
Resolved that the Library & Secretary's
office be furnished with Chandeleers & bracket
lamps for the Secretary of the College
[Extra Meals]
It was resolved that all extra meals, except to
students, be charged at the uniform rate of twenty five
(25) cents a meal
[Triplicates]
It was resolved that the Secretary Shall keep on
file copies of the triplicate receipts filed with the Auditor
General
[Hose: Plants]
It was resolved that hose be purchased
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for the Green House not to exceed in cost $25.00 & that
$50.00 be expended for plants by Mr Cassidy
[Clymie Locks]
Messers Dewey & F. Wells were appointed a
Committee with power to settle with Mr Andrew Climie
for his claims against the College
[Military]
It was resolved that the Hon H.G. Wells
Pres. of the Board be requested to represent to the War
Dep't of the U.S. the suitability of the Mich. Ag'l College
for a military instruction & to ask for the detail of an
officer to teach Military Science & tactics and such other
subjects as may be required, to enter on duty the beginning
of the spring term of 1883
[Gulley Prof. hort.]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot be authorized
to offer Prof. Frank A. Gulley the Professorship, of Horticul-
ture with a Salary at the rate of eighteen hundred dollars
a year to commence at such time subsequent to Jan'y
1st & previous to the beginning of the Spring term of
1883 as Mr Gulley may enter upon duty
[Satterlee, Hort.]
It was resolved that if Mr Gulley is not
secured for the Hort Dep't the place be offered to
Mr James Satterly under Similar conditions
[Green H. " ]
It was resolved that Messers F. Wells
Dewey Reynolds & Pres. Abbot be a Committee
empowered to make up the estimates for the years
1883 & 1884.
Adjourned
R.G. Baird
Secy
[End page 418]
[Begin page 419]
November 27th 1882
Board met in Secretary's office at 8
OClock P.M. Present Governor David
H. Jerome. Geo W. Phillips Franklin
Wells. H.G. Reynolds T.D. Dewey & Pres.
Abbot. Gov. Jerome was appointd Pres
Pro. Tem. The members of the College Facul
ty were present and presented various matters
connected with their Dep'ts after which the
minutes of last meeting were read & approved
[Estimates]
The Secretary presented the report of the Commit
tee on estimates which was accepted and ordered
filed.
[Club Boarding]
a
Prof. Carpenter presented the ^ petition
of the from the students of the College ask-
ing the Board to allow them to adopt the System
of Boarding in clubs & made recommendations
regarding the carrying out of this plan after
which the Board adjourned till 8-15 tomorrow
morning
[ " " ]
[Arrangements]
It was resolved that the Secretary be Author
ized to have the College Carpenter Construct moveable
partitions according to the plans of Prof. Carpenter in the base
ment of Wells & Williams Halls for five clubs at a Cost
not to exceed $15000 dollars. also a privy and walk for ladies
on the bank South of Wells Hall at a cost not to exceed fifty dollars
[Bdg H. team]
[ " " Carpet]
Mr Franklin Wells was authorized to sell the
term, harness and wagon belonging to the boarding Hall
& Prof Carpenter to sell the Carpets in the Stewards
rooms
[Ranges]
[Rental]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to purchase
cooking
three ^ ranges for the use of clubs at a cost not to exceed
Seventy five dollars each & to rent the ranges and
other kitchen & dining room property to the clubs at an
annual rental of twenty per cent of their inventories value
or sold to them as they may prefer. terms of payment
to be all cash
[Circular]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to issue and dis-
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tribute a circular making known the new arrangements
with regard to boarding
[Bdg H. team]
Resolved that the boarding Hall team be put
in charge of the farm Dept from Dec 1st until Sold
[ " " Inventory]
The Secretary & Prof. Carpenter were directed
to take an inventory of the Boarding Hall furniture provis-
ions etc by Dec 1st
[Club Bdg. Com.]
It was resolved that Pres Abbot. Professors
Kedzie & Carpenter be a committee from the faculty having
in charge the detailed managmenet of the club system not
otherwise provided for.
[Oil]
[Rescinded
See p. 429]
It was resolved that the general care of the oil
Supply be in charge of the Secretary & that the student
in charge of Sales report directly to him
[Bedsteads]
It was resolved that the bedsteads belonging
to the College shall be Sold. Sales to be in charge of Prof Carpenter
[Extra for Pumping]
It was resolved that the students
be charged an additional amount thirty five cents a
term to cover cost of pumping water heretofore included
in the cost of Board
[Water Pipes]
It was resolved that pipes for cold water
be laid in the basement & first floor of Wells Hall
at a Cost not to exceed twenty five dollars
[Secty Stove]
It was resolved that the Secretary be
authorized to purchase a larger stove for his
office & that Prof Carpenter be instructed to place
the stove now in Secy's office in Prof Cooks Study
[Gr H. Help]
Mr Cassidy was authorized to employ a
hand at the Green House for the vacation who shall
live at the Farm House & paid not to exceed the rate of
wages paid to hands on the farm
[Institutes]
The Committee on Institutes presented
the following report which was adopted.
We recommend that the Farmer's Institutes
for 1883 be held as follows
Barry Co (place to be determined) Jan'y 9 & 10th
Baird Johnson & Abbot
Kalamazoo Co (place to be determined) Jan'y 11th & 12th
Cook. Abbot R.C. & F.S. Kedzie
Armada Macomb Co Jany 16th & 17th
Dr Kedzie Baird Mac Ewan & F.S. Kedzie
Oakland Co Walled Lake or Farmington Jan'y 18 & 19th
Carpenter Mac Ewan & Beal
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[Begin page 421]
Jeddo (St Clair Co) Jany 23d & 24th
Beal Cook & Harrower
Trent (Muskegon Co) Jan 25 & 26
Johnson Carpenter & Harrower
T.D. Dewey & Geo W. Phillips Com.
[Essex Boar]
The Prof of Agriculture was authorized to purchase
an essex Boar.
[Cassidy Bill]
The Chairman of the finanse committee
was instructed to approve a bill of $925 presented by
Mr Cassidy for expense of trip to Ypsilanti & back
[Advertising]
The Secretary was authorized to expend
not to exceed one Hundred dollars during the
year in advertising the college
[Convention]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot be appointed
a delegate to the Conventions called in Washington DC
by the Com. of Agriculture this winter
[Joint Meetg.]
It was resolved that the Second Wednesday
in June be set appart in which to receive at the College
the officers & Executive Committee of the State Agricul-
tural Society State Horticultural Society & State Grange
[Library afc]
The Secretary was instructed to transfer
to the credit of the Library at the end of each year
all receipts for extra examinations
[Prof. Harrower
Salary]
It was resolved that Mr Geo H. Harrower
be Prof. of History & Political Economy from Jany 1st 1882
with a salary at the rate of Eighteen hundred dollars
a year
[Mallory Resigns]
Mr Mallory presented his resignation
as Steward of the College to take effect Jan'y 1st 1883
[ " " ]
It was resolved that the resignation of Mr
Mallory be accepted: provided that the same shall
date from the 1st day of Dec 1882 & all expenses connected
with the Stewardship shall cease at that date except his
cash Salary which shall be continued to him till Dec 31st
[Garden teamster]
It was resolved that the extra garden teamster
have rooms & board at the farm house on the usual terms.
ed
The Board proceed^ to the election of a member
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Hon.
J Webster Childs.
[W.B. McCreery
Bd. of Agrl.]
Hon. Wm B. McCreery of Flint was the unanimous
choice of the Board.
[Dr Beal's Title]
It was resolved that Dr Beal's title be changed
to that of Professor of Botany & Forrestry & Curator of the
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Botanical Museum
[Landscape Gard.]
It was resolved that Landscape gardening be
taught by the Prof of Horticulture
[Signal Service]
Pres. Abbot & Dr Kedzie were appointed a committee
to obtain information relating to the System of State Signal
service & report to the Governor of the State
[Sorghum]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to sell that surplus of
Sorghum Syrup he has on hand & that the receipts be
placed to the credit of the fund for experiments in Sorghum
culture.
[Botanl. Laby.]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee hear his classes
in the Botanical Laboratory.
[Framed. Students
work]
Dr Beal was authorized to have Students
work bound & framed at a cost not to exceed 12 dollars
[Wild Garden
Catalogue]
extra
Also to have 800 ^ copies of the account of the botanic
garden & fifty copies of his report printed for use of
Faculty Students & visitors
[Experiments]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be instructed
requested to make to the Board at their next meeting
a written report of his experiments for the two years
ending Dec 31st 1882
[Legislative. Com.]
Franklin Wells & Wm B. McCreery were appoint
ed a Committee to submit our estimates to the
Legislature.
[Sorghum]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to attend the
Convention of Sorghum manufacturers at St Louis Mo
Dec 13th & to visit & examine the Sorghum Factory at Cham
plain with a view to investigate the methods of
making Sugar from Sorghum: the expenses to be
defrayed from the Sp App for experiences in the Chemical
Dep't.
[G.W. Childs
Resolutions]
The following resolutions were presented
by Pres. Abbot & Unanimously adopted
Resolved: that we learn with deep grief
of the death of an associate on the Board the Hon.
James Webster Childs whose long devotion to the
interests of the College and wise counsels in its
management render his death a loss to the Institution
greatly to be deplored.
Resolved: that we have lost in Mr Childs one
whom we have held in high esteem for his Christian
virtues and warm sympathies and one in whom each
of us found a warm friend & that the State has lost one
of its most illustrious citizens whose purity of life & pat
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riotic spirit deserve to be long and admiringly remembered
Resolved: that we tender to his bereaved wife
& family our deep sympathy in their affliction and
that the President of the College be requested to transmit
to them these resolutions.
The Board adjourned to meet at the call
of Pres Abbot & the Secretary
RG Baird
Secretary
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Request a Reproduction[Begin page 410]
March 14th 1882
Board met pursuant to Call of President
Abbot & the Secretary at 8 O Clock P.M. in
the Secretary's new office. Present Geo W. Phillips
Franklin Wells H.G. Reynolds T.D. Dewey
President Abbot & the Secretary
Members of the Faculty were present at the
first evening session & presented matters connected
with their respective Department. After hearing
from the Faculty the Board adjourned till 8 O Clock
tomorrow morning
[Range, Broiler]
Mr Franklin Wells reported the purchase
of a Range & Broiler for the Boarding Hall of John Van
& Co of Cincinnati. Cost of Range $250 Cost of Broiler 83.33
[Class Room B.]
The Secretary reported that he had made the
charge authorized by the Board connecting class
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room B with north room of the Presidents old office. &
changing the restroom to the East side of the room & making
the required change in the position of the seats
Also that he had submitted to the Attorney Gen-
eral of the State the questions as directed by the Board
at last meeting but has not yet received a reply
[Stock good.]
Mr Phillips reported that he had exam-
ined the Stock on the Farm & found it in fine con-
dition
[Engineer]
It was resolved that the action of the finance
Committee in employing an Engineer from Jan'y
1st in place of from Jany 15 be approved
[Harrower, Bill]
It was moved & Seconded that Prof. Har-
rower's bill for expenses in attending Institutes
claiming R R. Fare from Albany N.Y be allowed
The motion was lost
[Armada]
Mr Phillips presented a petition of
Ag'l Society officers & other citizen's of Armada
for one of the next series of Farmer's Institutes
to be held at that place. Reserved by the
Secretary for file
[Butterfield
Fat Stock Judge]
In accordance with a request from the
State Board of Agriculture of Illinois to nominate
a Judge for the fat cattle show at Chicago
Mr Ira H. Butterfield of Port Huron was
nominated & the Secretary requested to notify
Mr Butterfield & the Sec'y of the Illinois S't Bd
of Agriculture of the nomination
[Military]
requesting
A petition from the Students [illegible in original] instruction
in military drill & the whole matter of what the
interests of the College require in this direction
was submitted to a Committee consisting of
H.G. Wells & Franklin Wells
[Dr K's Study]
It was resolved that the Chairman of the
finance committee be authorized to approve Dr Kedzie's
bill for Carpeting his study when it shall have been made
out upon the proper blanks in the name of the firm
fromwhom the articles were bought & receipted by
them.
[Bath – Presidt. H.]
It was resolved that the expenditure of one
Hundred & fifty dollars for tank bath tub & forse pump
in the Presidents house by a Committee consisting of
Prof. Carpenter other President Abbot be authorized.
[Books]
It was resolved that the Faculty be
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authorized to expend in the purchase of books one thousand
dollars of the special appropriation for the Library
[Grading Prices
of Land Grant]
It was resolved that we respectfully urge upon
the consideration of the Agricultural state Land Grant Board
the importance of an immediate examination & classification
of the lands under their care so that they may be graded
in price in accordance with their value.
[Drip Pipes]
Resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to have
drip pipes put in the Library & Museum building to carry away
the waste water from the cellar.
[Librarian Office]
moved & seconded
It was ^ resolved that the alcove in the north
new
west corner of the ^ Library room be converted into a Librarians
office putting in proper partitions & doors.
[Duplicate Keys
Carpenter]
It was resolved that duplicate keys to all public
rooms & halls all Society rooms & class rooms where there
are steam works & to all private rooms where it may be
necessary to control steam & repair pipes shall be kept on
deposit with Prof. Carpenter.
[100 Diplomas]
It was Resolved that Secretary Baird be authorized to
procure the printing on parchment of 100 diplomas
[Catalogue]
It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized to have
4,000 copies of the Catalogue for 1881-2 printed
[Advertise]
It was moved & seconded that the Secretary of the
College be directed to advertise the College in the Grange
visitor until further action of the Board
Referred to Franklin wells & the Secretary with
power to act.
[Water, Wells H.]
It was Resolved that Prof Carpenter expend five
dollars in making a place for water south of Wells Hall
[Steam Repairs]
It was Resolved that Prof Carpenter be allowed
Stock for
to purchase from time to time Such ^ repairs of [illegible in original]
Steam Works as is absolutely needed not to expend $20.
dollars per month
[Pump]
Prof Carpenter was also authorized to put
a strong well braced pump over the well at William's Hall.
[M.S.]
It was resolved that the Degree of Master
of Science be conferred upon Mr John P. Finlay of the
class of 1873 for proficiency in the Science of meteor-
ology.
[Finley]
It was resolved that the President of the
Board officially notify General W.B. Hazen Chief Signal
Officer U.S.A. of the degree Conferred upon Mr Finlay
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his subordinate in the Signal Service
[Mechl. Dept.]
It was resolved that Mr Reynolds & Prof Carpenter
be a Committee to take into Consideration the feasibility
of establishing a Mechanical Dep't in the College & to
Suggest plans & make estimates for the Same
[Student Certificate]
It was Resolved that the rule forbidding the en-
rollment of Students in any class until they exhibit
the Secretary's receipt showing that their bills are paid
be amended so as to read. "No officer shall enroll a
student nor permit him to be present in any class
until the student has exhibited to the officer a
certificate of the Secretary that his bills are paid.
[Farm $135.]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized
to expend one Hundred & thirty five for wagon plows & hay racks
& to put some troughs & conductors on the new barn
[Cord Wood]
It was resolved that the Farm Dep't place
3 ft wood
in the college wood yard 200 cords of ^ & the Dep't shall
be Credited for the Same at 1.75 per cord for [merchantable?]
wood to be approved by the faculty Board.
Board took a recess till 1½ OClock
Halfpast one OClock wednesday afternoon
[Broom Corn]
Prof Johnson was authorized to dispose
of the broom Corn now on hand either by selling it
or getting it worked upon shares Also:
[Milch Cows]
To purchase not to exceed ten milch Cows
also: To pay Mr Cook $40. extra for the building
of the new barn when he shall have completed the
work according to agreement
[Educational Labor]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot & the Prof. of
Agriculture be authorized to employ such additional
help for the Supervision of Student labor as they may
find necessary providing they do not exceed the appropriation
for that purpose.
[Sorghum
Nitrogen]
It was resolved that the Board approve the plan of
Experiments proposed by Dr Kedzie in the use of Amber [illegible in original] &
in attempts to ascertain the Source of nitrogen of plants
[Lamps ac]
Prof. Harrower was authorized to purchase new Burners
for Chapel Chandelier & thermometers for the class rooms
[Labels]
Prof Beal was authorized to purchase two cords
of Locust wood at 10 dollars a cord & have it sawed for labels. the
cost to be charged to Sp App. for Dep't of Botany & Hors. Also
[Microscopes]
To purchase when needed for class use new microscopes to
sales
replace those sold & not to exceed the amount realized from the [illegible in original] ^ [illegible in original]
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[Cord Wood]
Also: To purchase 16 cords of three feet hard wood for Botanical
Laboratory @ 1.75 per cord Also
[Troop-Experiments]
To employ James Troop to assist in Botanical &
Horticultural Experiments from March 1st to Dec 1st 1882
@ a Salary of $300. for five hours per day he paying his board
[Botanl. Sundries]
Also to purchase the following articles. Lamp & oil
Can for Bot. Laboratory. A book in which to record specimens
Some labels & other small fixtures to aid in putting specimens
a
of Corn in the Cases. to have ^ box made small handles for [illegible in original]
to class room tables. To have two shelves made for books on writing
desk. to have a box made to use in poisening specimens
and to be allowed to expend $100. dollars of the amount
appropriated for experiments in the purchase of seeds & appar-
atus.
[Veterinary]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot be authorized
to offer the veterinary lectureship for this summer to
Dr Robt Jennings of Detroit
A recess was taken till 7. O.Clock P.M.
7 O Clock P.M. Evening Session
[Repair House]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to expend 30 dollars
on his house in repairs & inside painting Also:
[Steam Heat]
To purchase cloth to protect instruments & steam
pump from dust.
[Moher, Wages]
It was resolved that from and after March
until otherwise provided
1st 1882 ^ Mr Moher be paid at the rate of two dollars
per day for his services as College Carpenter
[Farm H. Well]
Prof. Johnson was authorized to put down a [drive?]
well at the Farm House
[Library Cases]
The Secretary was instructed to finish the
library cases in a similar manner to the wood work
of the room viz two coats of oil & one of varnish.
[Paint Botl. Laby.]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Dep't
repair and paint the wood outside of the
Botanical Laboratory.
[Microscope]
It was resolved that the microscope
offered to the Board by Prof. Cook for 100 dollars be purchased
for the use of the Entomological Dep't.
Adjourned to meet on the evening
of May 15th
R.G Baird Sec'y
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May 15th 1882
Pursuant to Call the following members
met in the Secy's office at 8. O.Clock P.M.
Franklin Wells. H.G Reynolds & T.D.
Dewey & Pres Abbot.
The Same members met again on
Tuesday morning & there being not a quorum
adjourned till Monday evening Aug. 14th
Monday evening Aug. 14th 1882
The Board met in Secretary's office
at 8 OClock P.M. The following members
were present H.G. Wells. Franklin Wells. H.G.
Reynolds T.D. Dewey & Pres. Abbot
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read & approved.
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be
authorized to expend the unexpended balance of
the appropriation for his Dep't
[Silo & Gates]
Prof Johnson was authorized to enlarge the
Silo & to have 12 gates made for the farm Dept
[Pictures]
Pres Abbot Sec'y Baird & Prof. Mac Ewan were appoint
ed a Committee to expend one hundred dollars in pictures
for the Library
[Stock Sale]
It was resolved that the expenditure of Franklin
Wells & Prof Johnson for expenses of attending Sales of Short
Horn Cattle in Chicago be approved
[College H. Roof]
It was resolved that the Secretary be author
ized to expend so much of the appropriation for Repairs
of Buildings as may be necessary to put a new roof
on the College Hall.
[Veterinary]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to pay $300 for a
Lecturer in Veterinary.
[Price of Board]
It was resolved that the Secretary at the
next meeting
^after the Close of each term report to the Board
classified
in writing a ^ statement of the expenditures on which
the price of Board is estimated
[Bdg. H. Help]
It was resolved that the Secretary settle
with the help in the Boarding hall as he does with the employees
in other Departments, i.e. with each one Separately
[Pigeon Holes]
Prof. Beal was authorized to expend Six dollars
in the purchase of Pigeon Hole Cases for storing deeds &
specimens
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[Botanical Paper]
It was resolved that the Cards & paper used by the
Students in Botany be owned by the College.
[ " " ]
Prof Beal was allowed to expend ten dollars for
Herbarium paper
[ " Museum]
It was resolved that Mr Mann be employed
to build two more cases fot the Botanical Laboratory.
Adjourned till tomorrow at 8 O Clock A.M.
Tuesday morning Same members present
as on previous evening
It was resolved that when this meeting adjourn it
be to meet on Monday evening Sep. 4th
[B.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Batchelor of
Science be conferred upon the members of the senior
class as follows.
Lincoln Avery. Liberty H Bailey Jr. Erwin N. Ball
J.W. Beaumont A.J. Chappel W.H. Coffron J.E. Coulter
Chas. W. Crossman Fred E. Delano John F. Evart
Warren H. Goss Will E. Hale Lewis B. Hall J.M. Holling-
sworth L.W. Hoyt J.H Irish W.T. Langley James L.
McClear Eugene D. Miller T.F. Millspaugh Edwin A
Murphy C.B. Plummer J.R. Shelton J.M. Smith
Fred C. Snyder. W.L. Snyder G.W. Thompson
Alice Meed.
[M.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Master of
Science be conferred upon the following graduates
of this College
James Troop Class 78. Proficiency in Botany
C.C. Georgeson " " " " Agriculture
Wm C Latta " 77 " " "
Frank S. Kedzie " " " " Chemistry
[See 1876 p. 312]
S.M. Tracy " 68 " " Botany
The Board took a recess in order to
sign the diplomas of the graduating class & attend
the graduating exercises.
After the graduating exercises the Board
met & adjourned till Monday Eve Sep 4th
RG Baird Sec'y
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Monday Eve. Sep 4th 1882
Board met in the Secretary's
office. Present H.G. Wells Franklin
Wells H. G. Reynolds T.D. Dewey. Pres.
Abbot & the Secretary
Several members of the Faculty
were present and made suggestions with
reference to their Departments after which
the Board adjourned till tomorrow morning
at 8. O.Clock.
Tuesday morning 8.O:Clock
The Board spent the day & evening in
considering the proposed estimates for
1883 & 1884.
Wednesday morning 8 O.Clock
It was resolved that when this meeting
adjourn it be to meet at Jackson on Wednes-
day Sep 20 at 11 OClock AM at the office of
the Pres. of the State Ag'l Society
[Officers Reports]
It was resolved that the officers of the Coll-
ege in their annual report to the President of their
for the year ending Sep. 30th 1882 be requested
to
to give considerble fulness ^ the condition of the
departments, their buildings, courses of instruction &
means of illustration & experimentation & in ad-
dition suggestions for the enlargement & perfection
of their Departments
[Leaves of Absence]
The Board granted the following leaves
of Absence. To Dr Kedzie for the week ending beginning
Oct 16th to attend the meeting of the American Public
Health Association. To Prof. Cook for the week
beginning Oct. 2d to attend the meeting of the Am.
erican Bee Keepers Association To Frank L. Kedzie
for 3 weeks from Sep 18th for purposes of rest
[Library Lights]
Resolved that the Library & Secretary's
office be furnished with Chandeleers & bracket
lamps for the Secretary of the College
[Extra Meals]
It was resolved that all extra meals, except to
students, be charged at the uniform rate of twenty five
(25) cents a meal
[Triplicates]
It was resolved that the Secretary Shall keep on
file copies of the triplicate receipts filed with the Auditor
General
[Hose: Plants]
It was resolved that hose be purchased
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for the Green House not to exceed in cost $25.00 & that
$50.00 be expended for plants by Mr Cassidy
[Clymie Locks]
Messers Dewey & F. Wells were appointed a
Committee with power to settle with Mr Andrew Climie
for his claims against the College
[Military]
It was resolved that the Hon H.G. Wells
Pres. of the Board be requested to represent to the War
Dep't of the U.S. the suitability of the Mich. Ag'l College
for a military instruction & to ask for the detail of an
officer to teach Military Science & tactics and such other
subjects as may be required, to enter on duty the beginning
of the spring term of 1883
[Gulley Prof. hort.]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot be authorized
to offer Prof. Frank A. Gulley the Professorship, of Horticul-
ture with a Salary at the rate of eighteen hundred dollars
a year to commence at such time subsequent to Jan'y
1st & previous to the beginning of the Spring term of
1883 as Mr Gulley may enter upon duty
[Satterlee, Hort.]
It was resolved that if Mr Gulley is not
secured for the Hort Dep't the place be offered to
Mr James Satterly under Similar conditions
[Green H. " ]
It was resolved that Messers F. Wells
Dewey Reynolds & Pres. Abbot be a Committee
empowered to make up the estimates for the years
1883 & 1884.
Adjourned
R.G. Baird
Secy
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November 27th 1882
Board met in Secretary's office at 8
OClock P.M. Present Governor David
H. Jerome. Geo W. Phillips Franklin
Wells. H.G. Reynolds T.D. Dewey & Pres.
Abbot. Gov. Jerome was appointd Pres
Pro. Tem. The members of the College Facul
ty were present and presented various matters
connected with their Dep'ts after which the
minutes of last meeting were read & approved
[Estimates]
The Secretary presented the report of the Commit
tee on estimates which was accepted and ordered
filed.
[Club Boarding]
a
Prof. Carpenter presented the ^ petition
of the from the students of the College ask-
ing the Board to allow them to adopt the System
of Boarding in clubs & made recommendations
regarding the carrying out of this plan after
which the Board adjourned till 8-15 tomorrow
morning
[ " " ]
[Arrangements]
It was resolved that the Secretary be Author
ized to have the College Carpenter Construct moveable
partitions according to the plans of Prof. Carpenter in the base
ment of Wells & Williams Halls for five clubs at a Cost
not to exceed $15000 dollars. also a privy and walk for ladies
on the bank South of Wells Hall at a cost not to exceed fifty dollars
[Bdg H. team]
[ " " Carpet]
Mr Franklin Wells was authorized to sell the
term, harness and wagon belonging to the boarding Hall
& Prof Carpenter to sell the Carpets in the Stewards
rooms
[Ranges]
[Rental]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to purchase
cooking
three ^ ranges for the use of clubs at a cost not to exceed
Seventy five dollars each & to rent the ranges and
other kitchen & dining room property to the clubs at an
annual rental of twenty per cent of their inventories value
or sold to them as they may prefer. terms of payment
to be all cash
[Circular]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to issue and dis-
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tribute a circular making known the new arrangements
with regard to boarding
[Bdg H. team]
Resolved that the boarding Hall team be put
in charge of the farm Dept from Dec 1st until Sold
[ " " Inventory]
The Secretary & Prof. Carpenter were directed
to take an inventory of the Boarding Hall furniture provis-
ions etc by Dec 1st
[Club Bdg. Com.]
It was resolved that Pres Abbot. Professors
Kedzie & Carpenter be a committee from the faculty having
in charge the detailed managmenet of the club system not
otherwise provided for.
[Oil]
[Rescinded
See p. 429]
It was resolved that the general care of the oil
Supply be in charge of the Secretary & that the student
in charge of Sales report directly to him
[Bedsteads]
It was resolved that the bedsteads belonging
to the College shall be Sold. Sales to be in charge of Prof Carpenter
[Extra for Pumping]
It was resolved that the students
be charged an additional amount thirty five cents a
term to cover cost of pumping water heretofore included
in the cost of Board
[Water Pipes]
It was resolved that pipes for cold water
be laid in the basement & first floor of Wells Hall
at a Cost not to exceed twenty five dollars
[Secty Stove]
It was resolved that the Secretary be
authorized to purchase a larger stove for his
office & that Prof Carpenter be instructed to place
the stove now in Secy's office in Prof Cooks Study
[Gr H. Help]
Mr Cassidy was authorized to employ a
hand at the Green House for the vacation who shall
live at the Farm House & paid not to exceed the rate of
wages paid to hands on the farm
[Institutes]
The Committee on Institutes presented
the following report which was adopted.
We recommend that the Farmer's Institutes
for 1883 be held as follows
Barry Co (place to be determined) Jan'y 9 & 10th
Baird Johnson & Abbot
Kalamazoo Co (place to be determined) Jan'y 11th & 12th
Cook. Abbot R.C. & F.S. Kedzie
Armada Macomb Co Jany 16th & 17th
Dr Kedzie Baird Mac Ewan & F.S. Kedzie
Oakland Co Walled Lake or Farmington Jan'y 18 & 19th
Carpenter Mac Ewan & Beal
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Jeddo (St Clair Co) Jany 23d & 24th
Beal Cook & Harrower
Trent (Muskegon Co) Jan 25 & 26
Johnson Carpenter & Harrower
T.D. Dewey & Geo W. Phillips Com.
[Essex Boar]
The Prof of Agriculture was authorized to purchase
an essex Boar.
[Cassidy Bill]
The Chairman of the finanse committee
was instructed to approve a bill of $925 presented by
Mr Cassidy for expense of trip to Ypsilanti & back
[Advertising]
The Secretary was authorized to expend
not to exceed one Hundred dollars during the
year in advertising the college
[Convention]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot be appointed
a delegate to the Conventions called in Washington DC
by the Com. of Agriculture this winter
[Joint Meetg.]
It was resolved that the Second Wednesday
in June be set appart in which to receive at the College
the officers & Executive Committee of the State Agricul-
tural Society State Horticultural Society & State Grange
[Library afc]
The Secretary was instructed to transfer
to the credit of the Library at the end of each year
all receipts for extra examinations
[Prof. Harrower
Salary]
It was resolved that Mr Geo H. Harrower
be Prof. of History & Political Economy from Jany 1st 1882
with a salary at the rate of Eighteen hundred dollars
a year
[Mallory Resigns]
Mr Mallory presented his resignation
as Steward of the College to take effect Jan'y 1st 1883
[ " " ]
It was resolved that the resignation of Mr
Mallory be accepted: provided that the same shall
date from the 1st day of Dec 1882 & all expenses connected
with the Stewardship shall cease at that date except his
cash Salary which shall be continued to him till Dec 31st
[Garden teamster]
It was resolved that the extra garden teamster
have rooms & board at the farm house on the usual terms.
ed
The Board proceed^ to the election of a member
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Hon.
J Webster Childs.
[W.B. McCreery
Bd. of Agrl.]
Hon. Wm B. McCreery of Flint was the unanimous
choice of the Board.
[Dr Beal's Title]
It was resolved that Dr Beal's title be changed
to that of Professor of Botany & Forrestry & Curator of the
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Botanical Museum
[Landscape Gard.]
It was resolved that Landscape gardening be
taught by the Prof of Horticulture
[Signal Service]
Pres. Abbot & Dr Kedzie were appointed a committee
to obtain information relating to the System of State Signal
service & report to the Governor of the State
[Sorghum]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to sell that surplus of
Sorghum Syrup he has on hand & that the receipts be
placed to the credit of the fund for experiments in Sorghum
culture.
[Botanl. Laby.]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee hear his classes
in the Botanical Laboratory.
[Framed. Students
work]
Dr Beal was authorized to have Students
work bound & framed at a cost not to exceed 12 dollars
[Wild Garden
Catalogue]
extra
Also to have 800 ^ copies of the account of the botanic
garden & fifty copies of his report printed for use of
Faculty Students & visitors
[Experiments]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be instructed
requested to make to the Board at their next meeting
a written report of his experiments for the two years
ending Dec 31st 1882
[Legislative. Com.]
Franklin Wells & Wm B. McCreery were appoint
ed a Committee to submit our estimates to the
Legislature.
[Sorghum]
Dr Kedzie was authorized to attend the
Convention of Sorghum manufacturers at St Louis Mo
Dec 13th & to visit & examine the Sorghum Factory at Cham
plain with a view to investigate the methods of
making Sugar from Sorghum: the expenses to be
defrayed from the Sp App for experiences in the Chemical
Dep't.
[G.W. Childs
Resolutions]
The following resolutions were presented
by Pres. Abbot & Unanimously adopted
Resolved: that we learn with deep grief
of the death of an associate on the Board the Hon.
James Webster Childs whose long devotion to the
interests of the College and wise counsels in its
management render his death a loss to the Institution
greatly to be deplored.
Resolved: that we have lost in Mr Childs one
whom we have held in high esteem for his Christian
virtues and warm sympathies and one in whom each
of us found a warm friend & that the State has lost one
of its most illustrious citizens whose purity of life & pat
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riotic spirit deserve to be long and admiringly remembered
Resolved: that we tender to his bereaved wife
& family our deep sympathy in their affliction and
that the President of the College be requested to transmit
to them these resolutions.
The Board adjourned to meet at the call
of Pres Abbot & the Secretary
RG Baird
Secretary
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