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Reference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.

A chronological file, 1843-1848; 1865-1899, containing examples of academic department annual reports from the 19th century. These reports from the various academic departments were submitted to the Superintendent and help to document the early academic history of the Institute. This file includes early reports by John T. L. Preston (Languages), and Thomas H. Williamson (Engineering), as well as reports by other early faculty members. The series has many gaps; for example, none from the 1850's. The reports reflect some subjects that are no longer taught, e.g., Latin, drawing, mineralogy. 1 box

1. James Madison Blanton's (HSC Class of 1847) letter to "Barksdale," dated May 29, 1849. 2. Receipt for a $100 certificate of scholarship paid by A.W. Millspaugh, Esq., of Richmond. 3. William T. Johnson's (HSC Class of 1847) invitation to a "soiree" for the graduating class of 1846. 4. Philip S. Blanton's (HSC Class of 1847) speech: Eulogy on virtues and services of General William Henry Harrison, dated April 1846. 5. Philip S. Blanton's (HSC Class of 1847) speech: U.S. Patriotism, Revolutionary Struggle. 6. Philip S. Blanton's (HSC Class of 1847) speech: Patriotism, 4th of July, dated July 4, 1847. 7. John H. Cocke's certificate of scholarship in the amount of $100 along with a note regarding Cocke and HSC in the 1840's.

1. P. T. Sparrow's (HSC President 1845 - 1847) recommendation written for a Mr. A. W. Millspaugh (original and typewritten copy). 2. P. T. Sparrow's (HSC President 1845 - 1847) apology to Mr. A. W. Millspaugh for the delay in sending the recommendation (original and typewritten copy). 3. Joseph Dupuy's letter to Col. Joseph Dupuy explaining the college's "certificate of scholarship" plan. 4. Joseph Dupuy's certificate of scholarship receipt. 5. Leonidas Brown's (HSC Class of 1848) letter to Richard H. Watkins, dated June 4, 1851 (original and typewritten copy).

Wants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.