John Brazer Davis letter to Heman Humphrey, 1824 April 28
Davis, John Brazer, 1798-1832
John Brazer Davis letter to Heman Humphrey in which Davis writes regarding the current debate over the incorporation of the Collegiate Institution in Amherst. Davis states that he is the supervisor of the leading Republican newspaper in New England, the Patriot, and that, in his estimation, the incorporation of the Institution as a college is demanded by every consideration of sound public policy and justice. Thus, Davis continues, he would cheerfully appropriate the columns of the Patriot to any essays on the topic. He asks to receive a reply and information regarding the present state of the Institution. In closing, Davis reiterates his intent to give Humphrey his sincere and zealous cooperation.
