Jacob Thompson, Oxford, Mississippi, to George Frederick Holmes, 1848 September 2
Scope and Contents
Expresses his gratification at Holmes' acceptance of the apppointment as President of the University of Mississippi; requests Holmes' presence at a meeting on the "3rd Mmonday of October" in order that Holmes may advise the trustees on the course of study, text books, and the proper preparation for the admittance into the college; notes that he has dispelled rumors that Holmes intended to accept his "late place at William and Mary and decline the Presidency of our College"; urges Holmes to persuade Dr. Millington not to sell his apparatus cabinet of minerals to the College of William and Mary, but instead to bring it to Mississippi.
Dates
- Creation: 1848 September 2
Creator
- From the Collection: Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897 (Person)
- From the Collection: Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850 (Person)
- From the Collection: Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894 (Person)
- From the Collection: Saunders, Robert, 1805-1868 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet
Language
From the File: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository