The Booker T. Washington Papers, Vol.2, page 401, Jan. 1888, U. of Illinois Press

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JANUARY · 1888 ~ BTW probably used the Translation of the Apology, Crito, arid Parts of the Phaedo of Plato (New York, 1878) by William Watson Goodwin of Howard University. The influence of the better-educated Olivia Davidson Washington on his speaking and wrinng style is strongly suggested by his frequent classical and literary allusions during his marriage, in contrast to the more plain and direct style both earlier and later. `` From Cornelius Nathaniel Dorsette Montgomery, Ala., Ward 1888 Dear Prof Washington There is a young man about ~5 who lives near the city (in country) who wants to enter Tuskegee. I think his people are able to meet exp. and keep him up, he Is of the crude country material & in time can be developed into a good young man if you can admit him ens by return mail as he will be in Thurs. for a reply. Yours truly ALS Con. 88 BTW Papers DLC. From Henry B. Rice Dr Dorsette Winifrede, W.Va. Jan. 7th, '88 Dear Friend, The Executive Board of the West, Va. Baptist State Convention, in its meeting at Charleston on the 3, inst. appointed me to assist Elder C. H. Paynei to raise the ''Shelton College'' Fund; I therefore beg to draw upon you for some information on conducting a work of this kind. We began this work in Aug. '86, and now after more than a year and a quarter have elapsed, we can point to the grand total of $ ~ 73. ~ 3 as the result of our arduous efforts ! Of course at this rate it is going to require more than fourteen years for us to raise the ($2800.00) amt. necessary to purchase. Is not this a sufficient apology for my asking advice from an honored, respected and successful solicitor of funds for educational purposes? 4o}