In regard to his son John B.A. Tardy, who has been expelled. Does not question the authority of the Trustees, but begs to have Dr. Felix Pascalis allowed to review the case.
Describing his situation at Carlisle as to pleasant natural surroundings and also as to some perplexities of the financial agreements with Dr. Mason respecting his teaching engagement.
Regretting his inability on account of ill health to take part in the exercises of commencement day, although he hopes to be present to witness the public appearance of his fellow students.
To enclose a draft of a letter which he proposes to send to certain members of the Board of Trustees respecting the terms on which he will accept a position at Columbia College.
(Incomplete) Outlining a plan for a graduate school of scientific pursuits similar to the scientific institutions of Liverpool and London, commending the latter especially, which was planned by Count Rumford.
Introducing Mr. Emerson, a graduate of Dartmouth College, as an applicant for the position in the school recently established in connection with Columbia College.
Asking that his nephew, Waddington Ogden, be permitted to return to his home, since he has passed his examinations for a degree, and not spend in idleness in New York the five weeks until Commencement.
Requesting that his son Waddington be permitted to return to his parents immediately after his examination for a degree, and thanking him for all he had done for an "unprofitable pupil."
About the capabilities of Capt. Hall's sons and the establishment of a new grammar school in connection with Columbia, suggesting that he be proposed as head master since there seems to be some trouble about fixing on a suitable person.
Agreeing to the name of the school and the price of tuition which the Trustees have settled upon, but insisting on having the discipline of the school and the choice and payment of assistants in his own hands.
Regretting that on account of ill health he is unable to accept the management of the new Columbia Grammar School on the terms kindly mentioned by Dr. Harris.
(With shorthand notes) In respect to the disciplining of Mr. Cornell, a student. Wishes that part of the sentence which relates to the apology to himself be regarded as already satisfied.
Certifying the terms on which Theodore S. Fisk might return to Harvard College at the expiration of his suspension "for extreme inattention," Sept. 1817 to the end of the winter vacation.
(Incomplete) Regretting that he cannot give Dr. Harris's son a certificate of his regular standing at Cambridge since "he went away under suspension for flagrant negligence."
Requesting, if consistent with the regulations, that the honorable dismissal be given to Master David Eigenbrodt from Columbia to the Junior class at Washington College, Hartford, CT.
Making application, at the suggestion of friends since he is soon to take charge of a literary institution in New York, for the degree of Master of Arts from his Alma Mater.
(Not sent) Informing him that it was not understood that his lecture was to be given for pay, since, according to regulations, the College chapel could be used for free lectures only.
Enclosing a hundred-dollar bill for the tuition fee for his son, Robert James, the balance to be given to his son. Is pleased with the expression of approbation of his son by the President and Faculty.
(Incomplete) Begging a detailed description of his duties as president of Columbia to serve as a guide to himself in exercising the office of president of Cincinnati College, to which he has just been appointed.