Correspondence (incoming) - Ba-Bl

for the position of Professor of Chemistry in the University, I am a graduate of Bethany College [Jr.?] Virginia of the class of 1871. I was elected Tutor of Chemistry in the "[N?]H. College of Agriculture and the Mech. Arts" an associate institution of Dartmouth College, in August 1871. In 1873 was chosen associate Prof of Chemistry and in 1876 Professor of Chemistry which position I have held for thirteen years making my connection with this college [seventeen?] years. I have had some experience in the organization of Laboratories, having assisted in that at - Bethany College, and nearly full charge of the one at Dartmouth College. I can refer you to the following gentlemen who have kindly given me permission to do so. [Pres.?] [L.C.?] [Bartlett?] President of Dartmouth College and of the faculty of the

Hon Hiram Hitchcock of New York, Trustee of Dartmouth and N.H. Coll. of Agriculture and Mech. Arts, Hon James W. Patterson Supt. of Public Instruction of N.H. I send you this list of references rather than recommendations thinking you would learn more of me and of my fitness for such a position, by writing any or all of these gentlemen

I would prefer for your sake as well as my own a personal interview but distance and railroad fares preclude the idea. Yours Respectfully B.T. [Blaupied?]

Sierra Madre Los Angeles Co Cal 18 July

The Secretary, Trustees of Stanford University, [Dear Sir?] It is reported, in the [columns?] of the local [papers?], that the Stanford University will open in the fall of [?] Will you kindly inform me whether this is correct and if so where and when the entrance examination if any, will be held. Also, say on what subject intending students will be examined and in fact send me such information as you have at your command and oblige Yours truly [John Geoff?] [Blumer?]