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University of Illinois,
Champaign, Ills., July 22nd, 1887

Dear Sir:

At the recent meeting of the Association
of Teachers of Agriculture, Professor Morrow, Sanborn
and Budd were appointed a committee to consider
the practicability of securing the preparation of
a series of text books on Agriculture and Horticulture
for use in Agricultural Colleges.

The committee desires, first of all, to secure
the opinions of others directly interested. Will you
kindly, at your early convenience, give me
your views?

First: -- Is it advisable to take any further
steps in the matter?

If you favor the attempt to secure such text
books, please state your opinion as to
A . . The number of volumes and the
topics each should discuss?
B . . . The size and character of the books
--- brief and elementary, or more extended and
advanced?
C . . . Who would be suitable persons to
compile any or all of the series?
D . . . Any suggestions as to method of treatment,
etc.

For the committee,
G. E. Morrow.