Pres. Adam's Letter of Acceptance

Pres. Adam's Letter of Acceptance.

Following is Professor C. K. Adams' letter formally accepting the presidency of Cornell university:

ITHACA, N.Y., July 21, 1885

SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication informing me officially of my election to the office of President of Cornell University.

Before accepting the grave responsibility of this important trust, I have felt it necessary to make a somewhat careful personal examination of the condition and prospects of the University. Fortunately, my familiarity with its history and general characteristics has made such an examination an easy task. My investigations have confirmed the good impressions I had formed. The foundations of the University appear to me broad and strong. Its scope has been well defined. Its buildings, its library, and its apparatus are in good condition. It is fortunate in having an able aud united Faculty. Its financial condition, thanks to the magnificent generosity of its benefactors, and the wisdom ot us governing officers, is such as to give ample encouragement to the hope of still further development in the future.

I should not dare to assume the responsibilities of directing these educational forces,but for encouraging assurances of cooperation from the Faculty and the Honorable Board of Trustees, But such assurances have not been wanting; and, therefore, in full view of the great and solemn importance of my decision, I accept the high office with which the Trustees of the University have honored me.

In assuming the duties of my new position, it is my prayer and my hope, that Divine Wisdom will bless our united efforts to the welfare of the University, and the advancement of all good learning. I have the honor to be

Very sincerely and truly yours

CHARLES KENDALL ADAMS.

To the Honorable Andrew D. White LLD, Chairman of Special Committee and President of the University.