Vault Early Papers of the University Box 2 Document 66

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Resolved

That the President of the Board be reques-ted to communicate with Mr Thos. W. Adams in reference to the plans suggested by him for the erection of a collegiate building by citizens of Louisiana and to give the assent of this Board to the same and that we gratefully appreciate the interest expressed by him in reference thereto.

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Columbia S.C. Oct'r 19. 1861

Resolved that the chancellor be requested to make in the absence of Co. Barney, such arrangements as he may deem best to {illegible: prudence?} the grounds, buildings, {illegible: papers?}, & other property of the University, and to place some {illegible: proper?} person in charge of the same --

The above is a true copy of the resolution, passed at the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of the South, held at Columbia S.C. Oct 18, 1861

{illegible: Frank?} Crane

Secy Pro. Tem. ---------------------

I hereby appoint Geo: R. Fairbanks Esq'r to discharge the duties prescribed in the above resolution. This 19th {insert symbol} Oct, 1861.

Jas H Otey

Char'n