February 25, 1868. Andrew Dickson White to Ezra Cornell discussing the opening of the University, trustee matters, selection of faculty and architects, and construction of buildings. March 5, 1868. William S. King to Ezra Cornell from Cornell College: "Since Cornell University has been founded and has been receiving such munificent donations from yourself, I have though[t] how useful a twentieth part of this liberality would be in this new country, and how pleasant it would be if these two sister intitutions could look to a common Father and thereby the name of Ezra Cornell become as well and as thankfully know[n] in the west as in the east." March 9, 1868. Alonzo B. Cornell to Ezra Cornell: "What about the funds for Europe which I telgraphed you about last week, but which you did not answer. White says he wants $15,000 for Books and Chemicals abroad, instead of $14,000. Will you send me the other $1000, or must he get along with the $14,000? White says if only 14,000 is sent he will have to use $1000 of his own funds. My impression is that the $15,000 had better be placed at his disposal." Topics: Cornell University: buildings, opening, trustees, establishment of Library, faculty and professorships; cattle; Wisconsin lands; Iowa lands; Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Personal names: White, Andrew Dickson; Wood, O.S.; King, William S.; Cornell, Alonzo B. Geography: