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: Starts with a note about the weather and life on campus, as well as the transition from winter sports to spring ones and the upcoming Fancy Dress. Also remarks on the development of the Capital Campaign, the importance of contributing back to the Washington and Lee Community, and the reasonable progress made so far. This letter coincides with the height of the admissions season, and the higher acceptance rate of alumni children. Notes that the operating budget for 1993-94 is almost finalized, as well as the importance of the financial security of the University in order to maintain its affordability and distinguished place in American education. Finishes on a positive note, and despite a tight budget, notes the blessings afforded to the University.

Starts with a comment on the weather, and remarks on the continuing alumni colleges, and gives an update on the Capital Campaign and the increased alumni support and recognition of the importance of financial solvency of the University. Remarks on the rising price of tuition, though notes that this figure is still lower when compared to peer institutions and stresses the need for secure funding for the University. Touches on the search for a new dean of the Law School, and closes the letter with a personal note about his trip to North Carolina and expresses his wish for the Gottwald's to visit campus soon.

Remarks that while academics are seriously underway, Wilson believes that students will throw 'a Christmas Party or two'. Remarks that while the football team lost against Georgetown while playing them in Bermuda, they won in a number of other ways. Notes another record-breaking year in applicants, and the continuing search for a dean of the Law School. Continues to stress the importance of funding and the budget as well as the need for financial assistance for qualified students in need. Overall, highlights the need to secure a strong academic reputation for the University, and Wilson sees ample funding and development as the means to this end.