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We have had the pleasure to receive your communication of the first instant,
transmitting the Resolutions of the
We have in pursuance of the request of the
We ascertain the opinion, that the proper seate for the edifice will be on the
East side of the gravel walk from
As the plan is not merely to decided, but the bricks made, the lumber to be obtained and seasoned, we are satisfied from our experience, in relation to such operations here, that it will be impossible, have the edifice well constructed, on economical terms in time to be used at the next Commencement.
We suppose that a building 60 X 33 exclusive of a portico 35 X 10 fronting the
street — giving a room the interior of which will be about 60 X 32,
will afford the "simple dimensions" contemplated by the
Resolutions. As to the precise style of architecture to be adopted, we do not
consider ourselves competent judges. We suppose that it ought to correspond in
some r. Davis
We beg leave furthermore to suggest an enlargement of the design submitted to us.
The old Belfry has long been an eye-sore, is injudiciously located, especially
since the erection of the new Halls, the sills have gone to decay, & we
are constantly apprehensive lest it may topple over. We have now suitable room
for a Library. We entertain the opinion that the edifices proposed to be
constructed should be about 20 feet high, the exterior may have the appearance
of a larger story with a single range of windows, which may be so planned, as to
afford ample light and ventilation, to the rooms below, while the upper sash
will afford light to the alcoves of the library. The Bell tower may we suppose,
be ornamental, rather than otherwise to the Portico, and a sky light be both
usefulr. Davis