Sheldon Jackson Correspondence 1895-1951/Box 1/Fd. 5

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-4- <br> ing to the Gunton-Temple estate and when you see him I think that he can give you a better impression of the value of the property. Dr. Gordon is reviewing plans by which the revenues of that property will be largely increased. <br> Now do not give us a set-back from our own friends in the Board. The acceptance of the transfer does not place any liabilities on the Board that they cannot throw off if they find it necessary. To be sure it would be a set-back to have the Institute go back to the Board in 1901; but it will be a much greater*** set-back not to take it at the present time; and those of us who are in touch with the large givers feel confident that when the time comes the College will be in shape to carry the additional responsibility. The Trustees have not required us to tell where the money is going to come from for the present expenses of the College, but they have always been provided for sooner or later, and if the friends of the institution continue to work and pray they always will be provided for. They should treat us in the same way with regard to the Institute.* <br> I believe General Eaton has written you with regard to the importance of the Trustees accepting the transfer. That* I feel the necessity of the step so deeply is the reason that I have written so much to Dr. McClain for the Trustees, and* now this urgent letter to yourself. I do not see anything else for the college to do and must confess that if the Trustees fail us I will lose a good deal of courage. <br> With Christmas greetings to Mrs. McNiece and the boys, I remain Truly yours, <br> Sheldon Jackson* <br> 1Enclosure* <br><br><br> * handwritten inserts in original typewritten document. <br> *** underlining of the words "much greater" is done in hand. <br><br>