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Aug. 7, 1897.

Mr. M. McGuire, Pixley, Barber Co., Ks.

Dear Sir,

There are not many vacant house in Manhattan generally. A large number of houses, however, are inhabited by students families sending children to school. I think you would have no difficulty in finding a dwelling. As to farms I cannot say; except that in the school district on which the college borders there are about fifty houses, of which about fifty are rented, from which it may be inferred that a rented farm is obtainable. Shortly before the beginning of the fall term, a list is made up and sent out of boarding houses, houses and rooms to rent or for sale, &c. We will send you one of these. Every year there are families who move to Manhattan from various parts of the state in order to send their children to college. I hope you will do as you say, and that we may have your son in the college this fall.

We are able at present to mention two houses for rent, the Kedzie cottage, address Mrs. Manlove, and the Mayo house, address G. W. Higinbotham. The latter is a large house in one of the best parts of town, rent $15. Mrs. Manlove's house and Mrs. Pursel's house are for sale.

Very truly yours, Thomas E. Will, President.

Are these other families who you mention supplied with college catalogs?

Aug. 7, 1897 Kansas Farmer,

Gentlemen,

Please make one change in the advertisement of the college: namely, the date for entrance examinations should be Sept. 8th instead of 9th. The regular term begins on the 9th.

Truly yours, Thomas E. Will, President.

Aug. 7, 1897.

Miss Alta M. Rigg, Marvin, Ks.

Your favor of the 4th inst. is at hand. I understand that your brother will take a regular course. Special courses have not been encouraged in the past. However, where the student possesses maturity and can show good reason for requesting a special course, such a course may in future in most cases be arranged. I think we can give you the work in cooking, music, and sewing, altho it might be found best after examining more fully into what you have done, to advise you to take some other work also. We send herewith a catalog.

Truly yours, [Tom E. Will] President.

Aug. 7, 1897.

Miss Fanny Carnell, Russell, Ks.

Dear Miss Carnell,

Yours of the 4th is at hand. I very much wish it were possible for me to guarantee you something to do to assist you in paying your way. However, the demand for such work as can definitely be promised is considerably greater than the supply. I will keep your letter on file, and will be glad to help you if the opportunity should offer.

Very truly yours, [Thos. Will] President.

Aug. 7, 1897

Miss Grace Craik, Oketo, Ks.

Dear Madam,

Your favor of the 6th is at hand. The appointment of the superintendent of sewing will probably be made at the meeting beginning September first. You might hold yourself in readiness to come if telegraphed for by the board.

Truly yours, President.

Aug. 9, 1897.

Mr. Albert T. Kinsley, Oakley, Ks.

Dear Mr. Kinsley,

There will be no work in the veterinary department before the first of September. Dr. Fischer, the successor of Dr. Mayo, will not be here much if any before that time. The enclosed circular will show you who all the new professors are.

Very truly yours, Thos. E. Will

Aug. 9, 1897.

Mr. A. P. Williams, Asst. Treasurer

Dear Sir,

Enclosed find the warrant for $23,000, which I am pleased to learn from your favor of the 7th is on hand in your office. By remitting at once you will greatly oblige, inasmuch as we are two months behind here on salaries.

Aug. 7, 1897.

Prof. G. F. Weida, Baldwin, Ks.

Dear Prof. Weida,

Your favor of the 5th is at hand regarding Miss Follin's admission. Will say that we admit students on Baldwin high school diplomas (catalog, page 64). We prefer not to give credit on high school work that we are not quite familiar with, without having an opportunity to question the student on the amount and character of the work. She, or better still her teachers, had better send us a reasonably full statement regarding the work she did in algebra, physics, and English, that we may decide definitely. If she is a good student we shall be glad to have her come. We received your Baker testimonials. Truly yours, [TOM E. WILL.]

Aug. 9, 1897.

Dear Mr. Hoffman,

The enclosed from Mr. Williams explains the delay regarding the $23,000. I am still waiting for a letter from the attorney-general. As soon as the $50 for expenses on my northern trip can come around I shall be obliged, as my expenditures at present are somewhat heavy, owing to considerable other travelling and various items incident to the change here. Sincerely yours, [TOM E. WILL.]

Aug. 9, 1897.

Miss May M. Woodin, Iola, Ks.

Dear Madam,

I send you herewith a catalog, which contains answers to some of your questions. The enclosed specimen examination questions show what is required for entrance to the college. Those who cannot pass this examination, and are over 18 years old, can enter preparatory classes in these subjects . The preparatory classes are intended for those who have lacked school opportunities, and are now too old to attend the common schools. You will find expenses shown on page 67 of the catalog. As to work for students, there are many opportunities for such more than in most institutions. Many students pay a large part of their expenses while attending college, by their work. At the same time, the demand for such opportunities is so great that the supply does not equal it. A student has to take his chances, and would have a better chance, perhaps, after being here awhile. There is more or less work at the college during the summer, which is assigned to those students who have been in attendance during the preceding year. I hope the young man you refer to will come, and will be able to find the work he needs.

Aug. 9, 1897.

Mr. A. Lehmann, Laboratories of the Inland Revenue, Ottawa, Canada.

Dear Sir,

Replying to your favor of the 4th.: A professor of agriculture has been elected, Mr. Cottrell, N. Y., superintendent of Vice-President MOrton's stock farm. See enclosed list. Truly yours, THOMAS E. WILL, President.