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- 1886-1899
Part of Early College History 1846-1918
D. O. Mears, Feb. 11, 1886: Goodnow's legacies; Mears may decline presidency. D. O. Mears to Trustees, Feb. 11, 1886: declines presidency. D. O Mears to Chamberlain, March 2, 1886: sharply criticizes trustees, even though "you say they have acted under the inspiration of prayer" D. O. Mears to Chamberlain, May 11, 1886: asks trustees' position on proposal. Mrs. Mears to Chamberlain, July 5, 1886: again Mears declines presidency. J. Chamberlain to Mears, May 14, 1886; explains trustees' position on proposal. Mears to Trustees, July 13, 1886: again declines presidency, explains reasons why. George Gates to S. J. Buck, Mar. 8, 1887: accepts presidency (copy) G. Magoun to Trustees, 1890 (?): resigns teaching position, cites importance of teaching "mental and moral science". George Gates to C. W. Vermilion, Oct. 4, 1893: student discipline case Class of 1893 letter, 1897: on naming Ward Field Resolution, Jan. 22, 1899: supporting Prof. George Herron against his proposed removal by the trustees.