November 18, 1869. E.C. Ward to Ezra Cornell thanking him on behalf of the Woman's Parliament for his offer of aid to Miss Manedel in the establishment of her Horticultural School for Girls: "?allow me in the name of the Parliament to express their gratitude and appreciation of your kindly endeavors to furthur the advancement of all worthy efforts in the cause of progress and increased usefulness everywhere, as well as for your interest in the specific work which engages the attention of Miss Manedel." Topics: Cornell University: telegraph line to village, uniforms for cadets; Newcomb's Central American expedition; Photo-lithography business Personal names: Cornell, A.B.; Rooker, Thomas N.; Cornell, Mary Ann; Cornell, D.B.; McGraw, Joseph; Rockwell, E. & Son (Dryden Woolen Mills); Manedel, Miss; Ward, E.C.; Lewis, G.F.; Whitlock, William; Allen, W.F. Geography: