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disappointed if before the opening of the year he is not a thing of the past. His attack on Dr. Stalker carefully [hushed?] was enough to fix his fate in this state, we have had no hesitation in making mention of it, nor of any thing else we know concerning that enormous fraud. You must watch this thing pretty closely. Such awful work may be made bh potatoes, or a kind of politics, in our state institutions, but this thing outstrips any thing of the kind anywhere. yet I have confidencei n the ultimate [?] issue of affairs, and will hope on. Thanks for the extra from the Naturalist you send me; I shjall enjoy any of your literary and scientific adventures. My wife joines mei n kindest regards to yourself and wife and Illinois and Mother.
Very fraternally W. H. Wynn
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Agricul. Col. March 18th 86
My dear Prof.
This is a memorable day with us. our young "[Tramp?]" Pres. was so circumvented and caught that he was forced to resign. Yesterday the B. met in Des M. and the work was done. You cannot tell how much joy this matter brings to our souls. his resignation takes effect 1st of May, and meantime Genl [Geddes?] will probably manage here under his distant supervision. He is unquestionably the most corrupt young man I have ever known, but his imposture is even more phenominal. The B. in keeping with their watned imbecility were intent on rushing Supt. Akers in
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as [?] successor, and so giving us "[Fowser?]" instead of "Caesar". But happily this was crowded off. The business of selecting a Bro. will fall to the new B. at its May meeting, and meantime Mr Clarkson and [Dysart?] are Com. to look [?] a suitable man. The fury against [Hunt?] in Des M. was something remarkable, and considering how comtemptable and narrow a man he is, rather inexplicable. He has deceived every body, and carries with him a low, sly, malice, that works untiringly and unscrupulously at personal ends, and is just ignorant enough to attempt anything
our school, notwithstanding, [opens?/opines?] well. We have some over 200, and our classes go along prosperously. I am, this year, doing heavy work in history. I have two classes in History. Freshman in [?], Sophomore in [?], both large classes, the Fresh. 5 terms a week. My Latin class still increases in numbers, notwithstanding [Hunts?] attempt to crush it out. We have a new [?] who promises well. Have you any suggestion as to Pres. K[?] [than?] a real good man, of attainments and ability
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one to whom all the faculty an look up, and of whom they can be proud. $3000 ought to bring such a man — but no more "skeesicks" or "humbugs". Tell Minnie that last Sunday several of us and conspicuously Mrs Halstead sighed for her hands once more on the organ – & how far Mrs Van Etten falls before the standard. Glad, Prof. to hear that you are gettinga long so well. Give our kindest regards to all your good people – and write soon.
Very fraternally W H Wynn
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Agricul. Col. April 5th '86
My dear Prof.
I wish I knew how the contest for members of the B. of Trustees has turned out, or will turn out – the affair is looked for every hour. It will have much to do with our future. When Hunt resigned he wanted to nominate his successor. This was refused him. He wanted to nominate Akers by previous agreement. Then Akers was subjected to a test vote with 9 members present 5 voting against and 4 for. Since then Akers has been working up his case with the canvasing new members.It is feared he will gain his point. He is a shallow-brain, and [?] represents him not altogether [?] in private life. My