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Statement written by John Peate noting that he had given direction upon delivery to American University to rotate the glass lens every two weeks but found 17 months later while visiting that the glass lens had never been rotated.

Sketch by John Peate of the best viewing angle under the glass lens.

Collection of excerpts from newspaper articles published in April and May of 1895 about John Peate's glass lens.

Resolution of the New York East Conference endorsing John Hurst's attempts to create a Methodist University in Washington.

Official endorsement of American University by the College Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church including conditions, recommendations and objectives for proper patronage by the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Newspaper clipping stating the resignation of Rev. D. B. Johnson as Central Illinois Conference representative to American University.

Report from Samuel Beiler to the Board of Trustees updating the board of his activities and the status of the University.

Receipts of the American University for the Epworth Fund to August 7, 1894. Receipts total $1499.80.

Agreement between Board of Counsel and university trustees to develop the medical school.

A note with a promise to donate $100 to the medical school at American University over a certain period of time.