University of Ala. Dec 5th, 1841.
Rev. J. H. DeVotie,
       Dear Sir.,
               I received on
the 4th inst., a letter from Mr. Jewett, stating
that he had been requested by you, as Chair-
man on the Com. of the Board of Trustees,
to offer me jointly with Mr. E. W. Sherman
the gratuitous use of a building for the pur-
pose of offering an English and Classical School,
Prepatory to the College contemplated at
Marion. He also adds that, an immediate
decision is necessary.

  It would have been agreeable for me
to have had a longer time for reflection,
inquiry, and especially to have commu-
nicated more particularly with my friend.
Mr. S. But as I understand that he is
willing to engage in the undurtaking
with me, I very cheerfully accept the
offer of your Board.

  Should Mr. S. not find it conven-
ient to join me at the beginning of the
year. I am willing to command and to
continue alone, until he can join me,
or other arrangements be made.