Sylvester Holmes letter to Heman Humphrey, 1824 April 16

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Creator	Holmes, Sylvester, 1788-1866
Recipient	Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861
Title	Sylvester Holmes letter to Heman Humphrey, 1824 April 16
Dates	1824-04-16
Abstract	S. Holmes letter to Heman Humphrey in which Holmes introduces S. Atwood and H. Bryant who wish to enter Humphrey's "academy in Amherst," presumably Amherst Academy. Holmes states that the two young men will have the patronage of the "Ben. Ea. Soc," the society of which F.P. Howland and J.S. Clark are also beneficiaries. He writes that he and the other members of this society would be glad to hear from Humphrey regarding the standing and progress of the young men that they have sent or may send to Amherst. He also states that some in his region feel a deep interest in regards to the Institution over which Humphrey presides (the Collegiate Institution) and even if they have no money, they can pray for Humphrey and send him their sons. Holmes goes on to comment on Humphrey's petition to the legislature, presumably the petition by the Collegiate Institution for charter, stating "I do think nothing could have been done for you more for your prosperity than the opposition of enemies and the prayers of friends." It has been determined that S. Holmes refers to Sylvester Holmes and S. Atwood and H. Bryant refer to Shadrach Atwood and Hilliard Bryant.
Notes	Amherst College was conceived out of the previously existing Amherst Academy and was founded in 1821 as the Collegiate Institution. From 1821-1825 the College was known primarily as the Collegiate Institution or the Amherst Institution. In 1825 the institution was granted charter by the Massachusetts State Legislature and was thereafter known as Amherst College.
Physical Description	1 item (3 pages)
Languages	English
Place of Production	New Bedford (Mass.)
Genre	Correspondence
Genre	Letters of introduction
Subject	Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861 – Correspondence
Subject	Holmes, Sylvester, 1788-1866 – Correspondence
Subject	Amherst Academy (Amherst, Mass.) – Admission
Subject	Student aid
Subject	Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.)
Subject	Amherst College – History
Part of	Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 1 Folder 22
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