The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1883-07-20
A GENEROUS OFFER
Made by Mr.. Robert w. Donneli.
So. Joseph Gazette.

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Mr. Robert w. Donnell has made the, fel
lowing generou' nfer to the citizens Of 81
Joseph, No.:
To Reu. f. 8. Dulin:
DEAR SIR: Having passed the best part OF
my life in St. Joseph, No, many Of my early
friendships were formed there. Though have
not lived there for more than twenty years,
1 still have great affection for the place, and
now feel it q pleasure to contribute portion
Of my means to the establishing of an educa-
tional institution that may prove q lasting
benefit to present and future generations.
While my plans are not fully matured, and
desire to commence at once, must rely to .
degree upon my friends to aid me. Having
known you for 30 years as friend, and be-
lieying you to be an educator of ripe expert
ence, will submit my plan to you, which, TO
prove successful, must have the approval
and cooperation Of the people who are to re-
ceive the benefit. My proposition is to do
nate the building and grounds known as the
"Patee house" uate the Worlds hoteD for a
female college. The title will be placed in
the hands of suitable number of competent
trustees whs shall be perpetuated subject to
the following conditions:
First-The ladies and people of st. Joseph
shall contribute the sum of $4,000 for the
purpose of furnishing said building.
Second-That the Baptists and friends of
education in the State shall contribute, within
Ave years or less, the sum of $4,000 as per-
manent endowment fund.
|. ,Third-During the first FIVE years, or until
81, t1,a 10 a. n
have been secured, the institution shall he
under the control of +. s. Dulin as superin-
tendent and board of trustees. At the end
OF the five years it shall pass under the con-
troll of the Baptist denomination Of Christ
ians. In placing it under the control Of one
denomination, it is not my aim or wish to
have IL become sectarian in any sense, but 1t
shall be free alike to the admission Of all de-
nominations, not combining the teachers to
the Baptist church alone. desire the best
teachers to be secured, it making no differ
ence to what church they belong. While my
judgment favors an exclusive female college,
yet this shall not be condition. Ii may
at some future time be considered wise to
admit students of both sexes.
1t il my object, with the cooperation of the
public, to see this become to Missouri q bless
ing such rs Vassar and Cooper institute are
to the United States. As this building is now
in perfect repair and ready to be furnished,
you are authorized to submit my proposition
to the public at once, that there may be time
sufficient in which to fit it up for the regular
fall term. With best regards, remain
Sincerely yours,
R. w. DoNEELL.
The gentleman addressed states the prop
erty offered in donation is worth S1O0,00 for
the purpose intended, that the reciprocal do
nation required of citizens is to identify them
with the project, and that he believes this
would be but the first of several munificent
gifts Mr.. Dennell would make the college.
IL he should make any such recklessly gener-
Gus offer to Deer Lodge the ink wouldn't be
dry on the telegram he would get acceptingit.