Frederick Law Olmsted to Andrew Dickson White, 19 May 1873

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To Andrew Dickson White

My Dear Sir;

209 W. 46th St.
N. York, May 19th 1873.

I have just received your letter of 17th inst.

I advised you that I had not received the formal notification of my election in order that you might not for a moment suppose that in the face of the attack on Mr Cornell I could think of declining the position. If it should not be best that I occupy it, it would be better I assume that I accepted it now and resigned after his vindication.

Hoping to see you as promised this week,

I am, Very Truly & Respy. Yours,

Fred. Law Olmsted
Prest White.

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