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young men so that there is, at the present time, only one man on the faculty, who has been out of college as long as myself. Another man was then selected as President, who had been engaged in the Missionary work as Secretary of the Foreign Society, and who refused to give up that work upon taking the Presidency. The result was, that, feeling that he could no longer carry the double work, he resigned last Spring, and Vice-President, refusing the offered Presidency, was left in charge for the ensuing year. His sudden death makes it obligatory upon the Board to take some immediate action, and hence this letter. In presenting my name, I have referred several members to you as having knowledge of my work and general reputation. I write this, to ask that, if you can conscienciously do so, you will send me at your earliest convience, a written commendation of my canidacy for this specific position. The name of this College is Bethany College, situated in Bethany, W. Va. I am sorry that the fungus stood the trip so poorly, Would it have been better to have dried it before sending? The spoiled one was a reticulated variety. I was sorry not to be able to send you the one growing out of the pupa. Hoping that my rejuest may not put you to serious trouble, I am, Sincerely, Ypur friend,
A..M. Chamberlain
