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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 18
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (360) Endowment I again urge and would it were in my power to urge it effectively the necessity of an increase to the Endowment. As it is probable
Show more(360) Endowment I again urge and would it were in my power to urge it effectively the necessity of an increase to the Endowment. As it is probable that we must depend on the liberal few for an increase of means it is important that in making permanent additions to the Corporation men of the right kind of influence should be selected and men who will take a deep interest in the welfare of the Institution and attend the meetings of the Corporation. We have several members who never attend meetings and yet they oft cause great embarrassment in securing a quorum. Liberal men will give where they have interest and have a sense of obligation. And as the increase of the Funds of the Institution will mostly come from those immediately connected with it the fact should be remembered in future elections.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 012: Annual Report 1869-1870, p. 6
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(399) The Future Bills (?) Grading ? Bill More Endowment needed It must be had will come Alumni coll. Oration Situation of the college No Academy
Show more�(399) The Future Bills (?) Grading ? Bill More Endowment needed It must be had will come Alumni coll. Oration Situation of the college No Academy full commited to it Increase of Interest It must live will flourish [\page] 1869-1870 75
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 008: Annual Report 1864-1865, p. 9
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (333) Mr Edward Athison (?) of the N.E. Conf. has been quite recently appointed and no report has of yet been received from him. The fund though
Show more(333) Mr Edward Athison (?) of the N.E. Conf. has been quite recently appointed and no report has of yet been received from him. The fund though nominally greater cannot be considered as amounting to more than $1500. At least $10,000 more must be secure before we can expect the Library Building. We trust the generous friend of the Institution who made conditionally the noble offer of the Library Building will still have patience and not withdraw the offer. It is certainly a source of mortification and reproach that this Fund has not been completed. Additional Funds In this connection allow me to urgently press on your attention the importance of securing a large increase of the endowment funds. The interest and honor of our church require that this institution should not suffer in a comparison of its resources with others. It is greatly �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (176) Repairs The repairs authorized by the trustees have in part been made and the appearance of the buildings and the comfort derived much increased
Show more(176) Repairs The repairs authorized by the trustees have in part been made and the appearance of the buildings and the comfort derived much increased. It is only just to state considering the extensive repairs made and the expenses incurred that the buildings had been greatly neglected and that in some respects they were in a ruinous condition. The repairs have been conducted with economy. In the attempt to measure this if anywhere has been the error as some repairs might have been more thorough. Nothing has been done that can be pronounced extravagant or unnecessary. Your attention is invited to this subject, to the inspection of the buildings and to a consideration of the repairs yet needed. As a part of the work authorized could be deferred it was judged better to divide the expenses between two years.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 016: Annual Report 1873-1874, p. 1
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: OLIN LIBRARY WESLEYAN COLLECTI . ge Li Se, ‘ W HOEY AIN’ UIT V Fave Eee ee ee ee Annual Conference of the M. E. Church. The following general
Show moreOLIN LIBRARY WESLEYAN COLLECTI . ge Li Se, ‘ W HOEY AIN’ UIT V Fave Eee ee ee ee Annual Conference of the M. E. Church. The following general statement is submitted as the Report of Wesleyan University to the Patronizing Con- ferences : The number of students is one hundred and ninety-one, of whom one hundred and sixty-four are professors of religion, and sixty are licensed preachers. During a large part of the year there has been a marked and unusual degree of religious interest, resulting in great good; and never were the high, moral and religious advantages of this Institution more apparent than now. During the past year the courses of study have been re-arranged. There are now three courses of study,—the Classical, the Latin Scientific, and the Scientific. An appropriate Degree is given to all who complete either course. Students are permitted to pursue a Select Course, embracing such studies, as under the circumstances, may be deemed best for them. The number of elective studies has been greatly increased, and the facilities for instruction enlarged. Special and unusual advantages are presented in Practical Chemistry and Practical Astronomy, as parts of the Courses of Study. The Institution presents the highest advantages, at a very moderate cost, for the acquisition of an education that will prepare students for all the departments of active life. A very erroneous idea is prevalent, as to the necessary expense of securing a college education. Practically, instruction is here free to all who need aid, as any one in such cir- cumstances, who is well recommended, can readily obtain the benefits of a free scholarship. Any one with fair natural abilities and tact and energy can obtain an education. The property of the college now amounts to about $850,000, nearly four times as great as the amount stated in its financial exhibit ten years ago. The greater part of this sum is in land, buildings, library, apparatus, and cabinets, which require, to keep them in good order, an expenditure much larger than any increase derived from their use. The success of the Institution has fully equalled the anticipations of its founders, Its present property would have been considered ample for a college, at the time it was founded ; few institutions indeed, at that time, had as much. The changes in the times make the attainment of the same results more expensive than formerly. The urgent demand for new departments and more extended facilities of instruction, and the large increase to the endowments of other colleges, with which it will ever be compared, render a large increase to its permanent funds imperatively neces- sary. No one interested in its welfare, and desiring that the highest benefits of a Christian education should here be presented, would be willing that this representative Institution of our Church should be inferior to other colleges, or that the children of his Church should be compelled to go elsewhere for privileges denied at home, = The new arrangements, recently introduced, have largely increased the current expenses of the college. Under these circumstances, it is deemed necessary to adopt special measures to increase the endowment. During the year a special agent will be employed, and we are confident the members of the Patronizing Conferences will receive him kindly, and render him all necessary aid. Inasmuch as colleges must depend chiefly for support on a few friends, we hope to find men of liberal views and large means who will unite with the chief benefactors of the University and give large sums, endowing professorships, which shall bear their names. While it is very desirable that endowment funds should be transferred to the University, yet its necessities will be met, if the interest is paid annually, while the principal can be paid at the convenience of the donors. In the meantime, while efforts are made to secure the endowment, subscriptions will be solicited for a limited time to meet current expenses. Several years ago, before its adoption by the friends of other Church enterprises, we urged an important measure that would mutually benefit the University and its friends. In very many communities may be found those who need the income of their property during life, but are willing it should ultimately be devoted to benevolent causes. Such per- sons are often troubled to make good and safe investments. Should such property be transferred to the University, all needed security will be given for the prompt payment of interest. The large property of the University, and the mode of managing its finances, renders such an investment one of unquestionable security. Funds are now held in this way. Donors by this arrangement secure an income, and their property finally goes to a noble object without incurring the expense and uncertainty often connected with the disposition of property by will. In no way can more good be secured by wealth, than by its bestowment on the cause of Christian education. Its influence is not temporary, but is unceas- ingly connected with the highest interests of society. None are more highly honored than the founders of our highest Institutions of Learning; their names are held in reverence and honor, and will be transmitted to coming generations. Copies of this Report, and Catalogues for the use of the Committee on Education, have been forwarded to the pastor of the Church in which the Conference holds it session. Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH CUMMINGS, President of Wesleyan University. MIDDLETOWN, March, 1874. �
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Title: Box 001, Folder 010: Annual report of Wesleyan University, 1867-1868
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: OLIN LIBRARY WESLEYAN COLLECTION RDO SN te SALA eee To the Annual Conference of the M. E. Church. The following statement relative to the condition
Show moreOLIN LIBRARY WESLEYAN COLLECTION RDO SN te SALA eee To the Annual Conference of the M. E. Church. The following statement relative to the condition and prospects of the Wesleyan University, which is under the patronage of this Conference, is respectfully submitted. The number of students is one hundred and thirty-nine, of whom one hundred and fourteen are profess- edly pious and thirty-three are Licensed Preachers. The past year has been one of good order, harmony and success in the general management of the in- terests of the Institution. The new Library Building, now known as Ricu Hatt, will be completed before this Report will reach the Conference. This building has cost about $40,000. It is a fine structure, built and arranged in the best manner, and constitutes, in various respects, a great acquisition to the University. An Alcove, to be called the OpeLt Atcove, in memory of Hon. Moses Opett, has been set apart for works on Amer- ican History. The means will be furnished by the friends of Mr. Odell for a choice collection of books in this department.This is a matter of general interest as it is very desirable to have here an attractive and complete collection of works on American History, which we hope will fill, not only the Odell Alcove, but additional Alcoves. We therefore call special attention to this subject, and request contri- butions of books, manuscripts, pamphlets and newspapers relating to any part of the history whether recent or remote. It is hoped that others may be led to fill alcoves with books relative to some one or more de- partment of knowledge. As the interest of the Library fund, amounting to about twenty seven thousand dollars, is now appropriated to the purchase of books, it may be expected, that the Library will soon take a high rank among the libraries of the country. During the past year a valuable piece of land adjoining its premises, has been given to the University, by friends to whose generosity it is greatly indebted for this, and also for previous gifts. Arrangements have been made whereby the very valuable Cabinet collected by the late Simeon Shurt- leff, M. D. of Simsbury, Conn. has come into the possession of the University. This Cabinet contains 8,000 carefully selected species of Shells, and 80,000 specimens of Shells, 650 Birds, a very large collec- tion of Botannical specimens, about 1,000 Coins, and many other interesting objects. This Cabinet, on many accounts, is very valuable and there are very few Cabinets in the country that contain a superior collection of Shells. It has been decided to commence the Memorial Chapel early in the spring, trusting that the unpaid subscriptions will be received before the money will be wanted to meet the demands of the Contractors. Several thousand dollars in addition to the amount subscribed will be needed to complete the building. A new Observatory will be built this year, and it is confidently expected that a superior Telescope will be given to the Institution by liberal friends. We regret to state that the confident expectation of a large increase to the endowment of the Univer- sity, from Centenary gifts, has not been realized. No one of the Conferences has raised the sum requested by the Joint Board of Trustees and Visitors. Sufficient returns have not yet been made to enable us to /, ee � state the increase to the endowment from this source, The necessity of a large increase of funds has been so frequently presented that it may be proper only to allude to the subject now and urge on the attention of the Conference the importance of making urgent and systematic efforts to meet this want. It is respectfully suggested, that much good would result should the intimate relation between the prosperity of the Church and our literary Institutions be distinctly presented to the people. An interest in the prayers of the Church is solicited and the members of the Conference are requested to use their influence to secure a more general observance of the Concert of Prayer for Colleges and other literary in- stitutions, held on the last Thursday of February of each year. The Conference is requested to appoint two Visitors, and to give the President of the U niversity notice of their appointment. The next meeting of the Joint Board will be held on Monday, July 14th, at 9 o’clock, A. M. A condensed statement of the Financial Exhibit for the year ending July 15th 1867, is presented. PROPERTY OF THE UNIVERSITY. College Buildings and Grounds, - - - - : - - - - - $78,000.00 Real Estate, : : - - - : : - - - : - - : - 12,230.00 Library Apparatus and Cabinet of Natural History, - - - . - - - - 25,100.00 Bank Stock, . : - - - - - - - - - - - . - 55,205.95 Bonds and Mortages, - - - : : - - : - - - - 70,990.50 Bills Receivable, . - - - - - - - - - : - - - 89,124.22 Cash in hands of Treasurer, - - : - - - ‘ - - - - 9,042.04 Total Property, - - - - - - - - - - ° - 339,692.71 Indebtedness for various loans, : - - : : - : > : $15,022.50 This statement does not include Rich Hall which has cost $40,000, and the Centenary funds received since the date of the Treasurer’s Report. GENERAL RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES, FOR THE YEAR ENDING JULY 15th, 1867. toom Rent, Library, Incidentals, &c¢. § 3,438.76 | Salaries, : . - - : $15,400.00 Interest on Permanent Funds, - 10,254.31 Reading Room, and Laboratory, - - 389.14 Income from the Cutts Professorship, 1,500.00 Repairs, - - . - . 1,956.11 é ~--% Olig . 1,500.00 Rent, So ee ee 200.00 e Se tee es 1,500.00 General and Incidental Expenses, - 3,040.95 Rent of Dwellings, — - - - 1,077.74 | Paid to the Treasurer, — - - - 200.00 : —— Annuities and interest on borrowed money, 1,157.44 Total Income, - . - - $19,270.81 Borrowed Money, - . - 2.500.00 Total Expenditures, . - - $22,343.64 Cash due the Treasurer, - - 3,178.85 | Paid borrowed money, - - 2,606.02 $24,949.66 $24,949.66 Additional copies of this Report for the use of Committees have been forwarded to the Pastor of the Church in which the Conference holds its session. Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH CUMMINGS, | President of the Wesleyan University. MippLEerown, Conn., March, 1868. �� fr Jerk b Yabntert Fever % sil tins i ce � � � � o ae Le � � � � � � � � � � i222 hs Har A | - PAP AS a en 4 \ i oN x � � � � �� aS f J gems SAMUEL REED BAILEY. ic CHARLES LEWIS BONNELL. ge EDMUND GRIFFIN BUTLER. Kee LESLIE BINGHAM COOKE. oe ROBERT McLEAN CUMNOCK, Jovy. ‘so GEORGE BLAUVELT DUSINBERRE. ie HENRY WARREN FLINT. ese FREEMAN BIRNEY HAMBLIN. £2 ELMER NULL HANCOCK. re ‘THEODORE MYERS HOUSE. => MARTIN AUGUSTINE KNAPP. 3. ENSIGN McCHESNEY. bee ALBERT JULIUS NAST. [go DAVID WARD NORTHROP. Kee CHARLES MELVILLE PARKER. Kg MICHAEL HAYS PERRY. ye EVERETT IRVING RACKETT. Io FRANK REYNOLDS. ee REUBEN LITCH ROBERTS. fe JOSEPH EMERSON ROBINS. — CHRISTOPHER SMITH SARGENT. I ALMONA BENJAMIN SMART. a ““ARGE HAPGOOD STONE. eel . oe (Ae | ; : - | Wilbur Olin Atwater, | Jacob NealsPerkins, | Theodore Charles Beach, Wm. H. Harrison Phillips, | Cotenmar-@-Bifr, Joli Rufus"Reynolds, | Wellesley W. Bowdish, || William North Rice, + | Wailliem-Homer-Burnett; Wittanr Henry Richman, | Allen Clark, William Robinson, Edward Cutts Richard Hubbard Rust, Luther Munson Gilbert, | es ee Benjamin A. Gilman, | Wéilbur-FiskeSentord, | f sa See GN ass George Augustus Graves, Henry Edgar Smith, Adbert-Overten-Hammond, Sidney Ketcham Smith, Cyrus Augustus Johnson, Daniel Hayden Taylor, George Lewis Westgate Nicholas T. Whitaker, Charles Wesley Wilder, Salmon Durance Jones, William Valentine Kelley, | || Siegfried Kristeller, Joseph Henry Mansfield, James Mudge, Joseph Orlando Munson, | | Israel.Augustus"Newhall, j | || William Amos Nottage, | ») oc) 0, 22s sO 2 2 Pack Ya 12 ae ale ae ale Nes) HE AS NS AC HC AC Ae es oe 3 Elias Benjamin Sanford, 5 ? � depen LH Ava es Ary f ela fll2 �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 015: Annual Report 1872-1873, p. 18
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (448) Course of study; New Arrangement of the Faculty I am purposed to recommend a modification and extension of the courses of study. The Adoption of
Show more(448) Course of study; New Arrangement of the Faculty I am purposed to recommend a modification and extension of the courses of study. The Adoption of this would render some changes in the Department of instruction necessary and will increase the labor of the officers. It will be necessary in any case to elect a Professor of Analytical Chemistry but no other increase to the Faculty is asked for this year. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 23
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(365) All of which is respectfully submitted Joseph Cummings

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 35
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: Dec 15 1865 Mr. W.O. Atwater Dear Sir It will afford me pleasure to render you any assistance in my power. Had you written to me at an earlier period
Show moreDec 15 1865 Mr. W.O. Atwater Dear Sir It will afford me pleasure to render you any assistance in my power. Had you written to me at an earlier period I could have referred you to several situations which I think would have pleased you. Just at this present time I know of no situation. It is rather late in the season. As you wish to be engaged for only a part of a year you cannot readily find a situation in an Academy as they do not usually engage teachers for so short a period. I will remember your application. Please keep me informed relative to your prospects. My absence will explain the delay in answering your letter-— I send you a letter of recommendation which I hope will be satisfactory and useful. Yours truly Joseph Cummings Dec 15th 1865 This may certify that Mr. W.O. Atwater is a regular graduate of this Institution and that he sustains an irreproachable moral character and a very high reputation as a scholar. He is well qualified and well adapted to succeed as a teacher. He has good natural abilities and a good degree of energy and force of character and is well calculated to succeed in whatever he may engage. I recommend him as worthy of the confidence of all with whom he may be associated. Joseph Cummings President of Wes. University �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 17
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: Church, demand that this Institution should be made equal in all respects to those under the patronage of other Churches. An increase of the funds of
Show moreChurch, demand that this Institution should be made equal in all respects to those under the patronage of other Churches. An increase of the funds of the University is greatly needed, in order that new pro- fessorships may be established and an increase of the facilities for instruction may be secured. Attention is called to the terms on which Scholarships are now offered for sale. A transferable Scholarship securing fifteen years tuition, is sold for - - - $ 50 00 A Scholarship securing similar privileges for fifty years, for . 100 00 The highest advantages of education are thus brought within the reach of all. It is important that due influence should be used to induce young men of our Church, who desire a collegiate education, to become members of our own institutions. Many advantages that will result from this course, and considerations intimately connected with their present and future success will readily occur to any one who will give attention to this subject. The Education Societies connected with the Conferences, having for their object to aid young men who propose to devote themselves to the work of the ministry, are especially recommended to your cordial and earnest support. A large proportion of our Students are dependant on their own exertions for the means of securing an education. To this class the New England Education Society has rendered essential aid and has accomplished a noble work. It is greatly to be desired that a large fund should be placed at the disposal of this and similar societies. The Conference is requested to appoint the usual number of Visitors and to continue their favor and support for an Institution which has for its object the promotion of true learning and piety. Copies of the last financial Exhibit are submitted with this statement. In behalf of the Wesleyan University, respectfully submitted. JOSEPH CUMMINGS. MIDDLETOWN, Marcu 1860. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (345) The Average Scholarship of the class is unusually high as of all connected with it an unusual number of the best scholars have remained. From
Show more(345) The Average Scholarship of the class is unusually high as of all connected with it an unusual number of the best scholars have remained. From rumors and indications it is probable that (an)unusually large class will enter this coming year. As the Funds of the Institution will not permit the employment of the requisite number of teachers for the division of our classes we have more reason to dead the difficulty a large class would bring than the mortification of a small one. Faculty As a Faculty we have been unusually afflicted the past year Dr. Johnston's health failed early in the past year. For awhile he was dangerously sick and there was little expectation that he would recover but through the interposition of Divine Providence he as been partially restored. He has been able to teach only �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 20
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (362) Candidates for Degrees The President and Faculty recommend that the degree of Bachelor of Arts be conferred on the following gentlemen
Show more(362) Candidates for Degrees The President and Faculty recommend that the degree of Bachelor of Arts be conferred on the following gentlemen constituting the Graduating Class. (printed list) The following Gentlemen are recommended for the degree of Master of Arts in course --Ambrose Blunt --W. Dempster Chase --George Walter Cook --Everett Kent Dexter --George L. Edwards
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.11
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: AVeslepan tniversity, Middletown, com Joh 2 eee Af lh i �

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 014: Annual Report 1871-1872, p. 4
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (409) improve the Recitation Rooms in this building. The Spire of the Memorial Chapel through the generosity of George I. Seney Esq has been completed
Show more(409) improve the Recitation Rooms in this building. The Spire of the Memorial Chapel through the generosity of George I. Seney Esq has been completed. The cost was a little in excess of $2500 the sum named but he generously and without solicitation paid the whole. A new Bell of a very superior tone weighing 2587 pounds has been given by one of the Alumni. Watson C. Squires Esq. Secretary of the Remington FireArms Company. A very [\page] 1871-1872 78 superior Clock made by Howard & Co. was presented by Hon Jacob A. Casper(?) . They are so useful that we could not now dispense with them. We have also secured by gifts an Organ for our Memorial Chapel; towards this the students subscribed about $1035. A generous subscription of $500 was received from E. Remington Esq. of NY
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 13
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 39
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (247) relative to the wants of efficiency and success in [\page] 1859-1860 30 maintaining some of the Departments. Such a complaint is far too general
Show more(247) relative to the wants of efficiency and success in [\page] 1859-1860 30 maintaining some of the Departments. Such a complaint is far too general for the interests of the Institution and constitutes a serious embarrassment to its influence. It is believed that many students are deterred from coming here by this cause. It is of course a proper subject for inquiry whether these complaints are well founded. All the Departments should be filled by men who deserve the favor and confidence of the community. It is the duty of the Join Board to make all proper investigations and to remedy the evil so far as lies in their power. It may be proper to state this subject was referred to in my last report but that a late hour the passage was stricken out and omitted in its presentation . In all questions relating to the church
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 13
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(221) Finances As a subject of special importance I call your attention to the state of the Finances. A general statement will be found in the
Show more�(221) Finances As a subject of special importance I call your attention to the state of the Finances. A general statement will be found in the Financial Exhibit, copies of which have been placed in your hands. It should be understood that nearly all the funds under the control of the Corporation had been expended before the effort to secure the $100,000 was made. 1859-1860 22 Had all the funds given at different times been bestowed at one time, a large fund would have been secured as an endowment. But for many years the Institution was under the necessity of using these funds to meet current expenses or the operations of the college must have been suspended. No complaint so far as I know has ever been made of any perversion of funds. Should it be asked what has become of them, the answer is they have been expended and the result
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 26
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: I have not felt at liberty to devote as much time to visiting conferences as the interests of the University require. I can find time for additional
Show moreI have not felt at liberty to devote as much time to visiting conferences as the interests of the University require. I can find time for additional duties here should it be necessary but from the nature of this case cannot attend to the duties that need attention here and spend a large portion of the time abroad. I have felt constrained for the reasons already stated to decline invitations to visit Academies and churches although I regard it as very important that a reasonable number of such calls should be accepted. Many of my duties are very distasteful. I hope the time may come when the care of many details and much of the drudgery now connected with my position may be removed.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 11
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (185) that it should hold a high rank and not be inferior to others in its endowment and its facilities for instruction. The North East and the N.Y.
Show more(185) that it should hold a high rank and not be inferior to others in its endowment and its facilities for instruction. The North East and the N.Y. Conferences at their last sessions appointed committees to devise the means for increasing its endowment it (sic) is believed that other conferences will respond cordially to any effort they may make and engage in their plans so far as they mmY require cooperation. It is evident that an endowment that would once have well sustained a college is now insufficient. Salaries and other expenses are nearly double what they were years ago. This increased expense has resulted from changes that have been going on in the commercial world chiefly from the marked decline in the relative value of money. Political economists assure us that this decline may be expected to continue for several years to come.
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