| Identifier |
J_bx01fd01_009 |
| Title |
bx01fd01_p04b |
| Article Title(s) |
Letter, Sheldon Jackson to Presbytery of Utah, dated May 13, 1895 |
| Page |
4b |
| Subject |
Propositions; Letters; Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.; Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City; Education--Utah--Salt Lake City; Church colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City; Church and education--Utah |
| OCR Text |
Show 3 <br> Aid for Colleges and Academies of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America" <br> I will pledge myself and heirs to give towards the endowment of such a college the sum of fifty thousand dollars; the same to be paid as soon as I can dispose of Washington (D.C.) City real estate to that amount. <br> I also promise to raise the and pay the salary (not to exceed fifteen hundred dollars per annum) of the President of the College for a few years until other arrangements can be made. Together with necessary traveling expenses for a year or two while he is at work upon an endowment. <br> Praying that you may have God's blessing and the wisdom and direction of the Holy Spirit in the founding of an educational institution in the name and for the honor of the Lord Jesus Christ, I remain your Brother in gospel work <br><br> Sheldon Jackson <br><br> |
| Further Information |
In this letter, Sheldon Jackson writes to the Presbytery of Utah regarding their school work in Utah. He proposes a few requirements for their Christian College that is to be built. Mr. Jackson also offers financial aid for the college and to pay the salary of its president for a few years. |
| Creator |
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909 |
| Date |
1895-05-13 |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Source |
Letter, Sheldon Jackson to Presbytery of Utah, May 13, 1895 |
| Spatial Coverage |
Salt Lake City (Utah); Washington (D.C.) |
| Setname |
wc_tw |
| ID |
1095794 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s69w0dc5/1095794 |
