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Letter from A. I. Arnold to Charles C. McCabe stating that he may accept a position on the University board of trustees if the venture appeared likely to succeed.

In this letter, Attorney N.T. Arnold writes to Rev. G. W. Gray regarding Gray's previous letter about subscriptions for American University. Arnold advises Gray to contact G.W. Childs of Ridgeway, PA, and W.L. Sykes of Benzinger, PA.

Letter requesting feedback on sketch and his idea for a "Tower of the States."

Letter granting Gray permission to use sketch for the proposed Lincoln Memorial Hall, description of the layout, and explanation that the 33 columns would represent each of the states that existed under Lincoln's union, and that the 13 columns…

Unsigned letter from Wesley Arnold concerning his design for Lincoln Memorial Hall

In this letter, Frank A. Arter writes to Rev. G. W. Gray informing him that he is unable to perform the work that Gray had requested of him. Arter tells Gray that he has been closely following the progress of the University and he hopes for its…

Letter from Charles Baldwin to B. F. Leighton 1894 January 4, reported that at a meeting of American University's executive committee 1893 December 30 a proposal to re-survey the land was referred to A. B. Duvall, B. F. Leighton and Charles W.…

Board of Trustees declines Glover's offer to purchase more land from the university.

Letter of notification of agreement to dedicate land for the extension of Massachusetts Avenue and the importance of the extension for the University.

Charles W. Baldwin formally confirms an agreement made during a conversation with Charles Glover earlier in the day. Baldwin requests a formal statement proposing the extension of Massachusetts Avenue through Loughboro Road and the grounds of…