March 17, 1866. John Stanton Gould to Ezra Cornell: "When I learn whether your views correspond with mine in relation to the religious teaching at the University, I will write to you my ideas with regard to a few other fundamental matters connected with the plan of the University." May 25, 1866. Draft of a letter by Ezra Cornell: "I expect thus to appropriate the balance of my life, and the labors which I have selected, the building up of a first class University, will afford an abundant field. If, however the loyal men of the State should aquiesce in the partiality of my neighbors, and call upon me to discharge the delicate and responsible duties of Governor, I may feel bound to yield to their wishes, and should do my best to discharge the duties honestly and conscienciously." Topics: Ithaca and Towanda Rail Road Company; New York State Legislature: legislation, letters from constituents and others; phrenology; Phrenological Journal ; telegraph industry; Wisconsin lands; agriculture; Cornell University: founding, establishment of Library; Western Union Telegraph Company; Telegraph Association. Personal names: Rooker, Thomas N.; Gould, John Stanton; Curtiss, George; Dix, Dorothea L.; Whitlock, William; Chace, Albert H. Geography: Bavaria.