Saturday, September 8, 2012

1862 Sept 9th University of Virginia

University Va Sept 9th / 62

Genl. [John Hartwell] Cocke,
                       Dear Sir,
                                        I should have writ-
ten to you at an earlier date, but could find
no suitable place for your Grandson to
board--such has been the throng of Ref-
ugees.  Mrs. J. Mason, Daughter & family
who have been Boarding with us during
the summer, will leave the last of
this month, when my sister Mrs
Smith will be able to accommo-
date a few Boarders.  She has gen=
eraly had as many students as
she could accommodate.
     Her price this Session will e $30.
per month for young gentlemen
attending the U.Vg.  they furnish=
ing their fuel & lights.  She will
take your g. Son at $25 per month.
It may seem high, but when all
kinds of provisions are from 100 to 300 pr ct
higher than [previously, it is not dis=
proportionate.  All the Boarding houses
in and around the U.V. will, I learn
charge $30 per month.  Should your
two g-sons board with my sister
they would occupy the same room
& thus divide the expense of fuel &
light.  My fee for tuition is $50.
Should you send one or both to be
[?] of our family, I will take
great pleasure in promoting their
welfare & advancement.
                         Very Respy.
                                         Wm. J. Duke

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P.S. Our residence is adjoining the U.V with
a pleasant walk of 3/4 mile from my
school room.  Please let me hear
from you before the 25th inst.--if you in=
tend sending.
Dr. McGuffey things the arrangement I have
suggested of your two g. sons rooming togeth-
er would be a good one

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