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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1864
[Begin page 118]
Follett House
Ypsilanti Michigan, 9 o'clock a.m.
February 20th 1864.
Special meeting of the State Board of Agriculture; called
by the Vice President in accordance with the rules of the Board.
Present Messrs Wells, Abbot, Gage, Carpenter; Prutzman.
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
After some informal talk relative to the appointment of a
Secretary of the Board, it adjourned to 2 o'clock P.M.
February 10th 2 P.M. 1864.
the Board convened: present Messrs Wells, Abbot, Gage,
Carpenter, Prutzman and Welch
The following report from the Committee on Employees was
accepted and adopted.
[S.S. Rockwell]
"The Committee on Employees report that Mr F.A.
Stebbins has resigned his position as Steward of the Boarding
Hall of the St Agricultural College; and that Mr S.S. Rock=
well has been placed in charge of the same by recommenda=
tion of the committee.
We would recommend the passage of the following reso-
lution: -
Resolved that Mr S.S. Rockwell be placed in charge of
the Boarding Hall of the St Agricultural College
at the rate of Four Hundred and Fifty (450) dollars
per annum during the pleasure of the Board."
Justus Gage, Chairman of the Committee
Professor Welch from Committee on Employees made a
verbal report on the endeavors made to find a Secretary: it was
accepted.
[Expenses]
It was moved by President Abbot that the Board assume
and pay one half of Mr Sanford Howard's expenses in meeting
the Executive Committee of the St Agricultural Society, and the Board
of Agriculture at the present meeting. The motion was carried.
It was voted that the Board adjourn to meet at the
Normal School at 8½ o'clock a.m. tomorrow; and afterward
assemble here.
Thursday P.M. Feby 11th 1864.
The Board met at one o'clock: present the same as yester=
day.
[Funds]
President Abbot moved that $ 1000. be drawn from the State
Treasury into the hands of the Treasurer of the Board. Carried.
A report from the committee on accounts, relative to the expenses
incurred in looking for a Secretary, was accepted and the
amount allowed, as follows:
[afc]
Expenses of Professor Welch. $ 73.25
[End page 118]
[Begin page 119]
Expenses of President Abbot $ 75.25
By request of the Committee on Accounts the accounts
and papers presented by Mr F.A. Stebbins were laid over
until the next meeting.
Board adjourned to 4 o'clock. to listen to an address
from Mr Howard.
At 4 o'clock Board assembled: present the same as at
former meeting.
[Mr Howard]
Professor Welch moved that a proposal be extended to
Mr Howard of Boston Mass. to become Secretary of the Board;
and that a salary of Fifteen Hundred (1500) dollars be tendered
him. The motion was carried.
The Board Adjourned,
G.A. Kenaston Sec pro. tem.
State Agricultural College
May 25, 1864
The regular meeting of the State Board of Agriculture
was called to order at 2 P.M. in the Presidents office, by
the Vice President of the Board (H.G. Wells). Present
Messrs Wells, Carpenter, Gage, Rich, Welch & Abbot.
Mr. [Sanford?] Howard was present and enterd upon his
duties, as Secretary of the Board. The Records of
the last meeting were read and approved.
[Accounts]
The Report of the Committee on Accounts was then
presented, accepted and adopted: - approving the
drawing of warrants, originated by numbers as follows
Nos. 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 192, 193, 198, 206, 207, 208, 209,
210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 217, 160, 144, 194, 182, 181, 184, 199
200, 204, 215, 190, 203, 201, 205, 215, 219, 220, 161, 191, 195
196, 197, 218, 155, 221 : -- also acounts were allowed
and warrants directed to be drawn for their payment
as follows : - in favor of
A.N. Prentess for $ 123.12
[Erroc?] & Whitney " 39.20
Lansing & Son " 31.20
.D. Carpenter, Exp at Ypsilanti, 18.80
.Justus Gage " 18.80
.H.G. Wells " 9.60
.Chas. Rich " 16.50
The Report of a Special Committee on procuring
[End page 119]
[Begin page 120]
arms present the following Report, which was accepted
and adopted – to wit
[Muskets]
"The Special Committee to whom was delegated
authority to communicate with Gov. Blair for purpose of
procuring arms and accoutrements for military Drill
would report that they have obtained under the sanc-
tion of His Excellency, from Wm. Hammond Quarter Master
General of Mich. 60 muskets & accoutrements for the use
of the College; and that the same are not in possession
of the Faculty , The Committee would further report
use of the
that they made application for a few tents for ^ College,
and that the Quarter Master Genl. was unable to
furnish the same, the State having none. We would
further recommend that a formal Bond for the arms
received be returned to the Q. M. Genl., signed officially
by the President and Secretary of the College
Signed , Wells
Carpenter
Kedzie "
The Board took a recess until eight o'clock, and
then met at the house of the President of the College :
The following Resolutions were passed
[Secty's Office
in
Lansing]
Resolved – that the Office of the Secretary of the
Board be opened in Lansing, and that the President
be authorized to procure suitable rooms for that purpose
[ " ]
Resolved that the President of the College be
authorized to draw warrants for the necessary expenses
of the Office of the Secretary of the Board, for the quar-
ter commencing June 1. 1864
[Bookkeeping]
Resolved that the President of the College be
authorized to employ some competent person to give
instruction in the Art of Bookkeeping to students of
the College during the present college year.
[Secty's Office]
Resolved that the President of the Board be
requested to present an account of Salary and the
expenses of the office of the Secretary to the State Board
of Auditors for allowance.
[Dwellings Free]
Resolved that for the present year no rent be
charged Officers of the College for the dwelling houses
they occupy.
[Funds]
Resolved that the sum of Two Thousand Dollars
be drawn from the State Treasury into the hands
of the Treasurer of the College to be held subject to the
Control of the Board.
[End page 120]
[Begin page 121]
[Com. on Farm]
Resolved that a Committee on Farm Management
be added to the Regular Standing Committees of the
Board.
[ " ]
The President announced the Committee, to
consist of the following Gentlemen,
Committee on Welch
Farm Management Carpenter
[Road]
Resolved that a Resolution for the further improv-
ment of the College Grounds . passed at a Session of this
Board, Aug. 1863, by an alteration of the Highway run-
ning through said grounds, be so amended as to change
the direction of the line of said road proposed in said
Resolution, from its starting point, so that the termi-
nation will be at the Plank Road at a point when the
[town?] line between Lansing and Meridian crosses said
plank road.
The Board took a Recess until the next
morning May 26, at 7 o'clock
The Ref Plans adopted by the Faculty of the
College, for Farm and Garden Management for the
present season, were examined and approved
[Books]
The Board then authorized the purchase of Books
for the College, as recommended by the Faculty , viz
Michaux & Nuttall's N. Amer. Sylva 5 Vols
Bigelow on Tariff
De la Rive's Electricity 3 Vols
Truman on Iron manufacture
Ward and Johnson's Atlas
Whewell's History of Scientific Ideas 3 Vols
" Novum Organum [illegible in original] 1 "
" Philosophy of Discovery 1 "
Also,, the expenditure of $ 75 or thereabouts for works
in Natural History (Audubon, Wilson, Bonaparte Agassiz)
[Stebbins]
It was resolved that the claim of Mr Stebbins for
salary beyond the term of his actual service be not allowed.
[Ventilation]
It was resolved that Dr. Miles be authorized
to plan & construct ventilating apparatus for the Barn.
The Board then adjourned.
Sanford Howard
Secretary
[End page 121]
[Begin page 122]
State Agricultural College Mich
August 31.st 1864.
The regular meeting of the State Board of Agriculture was
held in the President's Office commencing at 2 o'clock P.M.: his
Excellency Governor Blair in the Chair. Present, Messrs Carpenter,
Gage, Prutzman, Rich, Wells and Abbot.
The records of the last meeting were read and approved.
[Accounts]
The Report of the Committee on Accounts was then presented,
accepted and adopted: - approving the drawing of warrants desig-
nated by number as follows: - 224, 229, 230, 231, 232, 236, 237, 239,
241, 223, 227, 242, 244, 245, 248, 222, 225, 226, 246, 233, 238, 248,
247, 228 and 240
The Balance of Grove & Whitney's account, presented in May and
in part allowed, was also allowed, $ 49.65
Also new account to Aug 19.th 153.04
Balance of account in favor of Mr Prentiss 83.22
" " " " " " Mr Rockwell 4.21
" " " due from Dr Miles $ 171.33
" " " " " D. A. Kenaston 212.71
The following accounts for Expenses in attending former meetings
of the Board were allowed: -
in favor of H.G. Wells, May meeting $ 18.50
" " " Justus Gage " " 23.00
" " " A.C. Prutzman Feb'y " 20.95
" " " Chas Rich May " 14.85
" " " D. Carpenter " " 22.50
[Insurance]
President T.C. Abbot presented a recommendation from the
Faculty of the College, relative to effecting an insurance upon the
Structures belonging to the College which was accepted.
On motion of Mr Gage it was,
Resolved, that measures be taken by the President of
the College to effect an insurance on the new College Barn and
Shed to the amount of $2000. on buildings, $500. on grain
and hay and $500. on Stock.
On motion of Judge Wells it was
[Funds]
Resolved that the Sum of Three Thousand Dollars be
drawn from the State Treasury into the hands of the Treasurer
of the College.
On motion of Judge Wells it was,
[Secty's Salary]
Resolved that the President be directed to pay the Secre-
tary of the College, by quarterly payments, at the rate of Five
Hundred Dollars per annum: - being the amount of Salary
to be paid by the Board additional to the regular Salary to be
[End page 122]
[Begin page 123]
paid by the State.
On motion of Judge Wells it was
[Well]
Resolved that Mr Kenaston be authorized to dig
a well near his house, and to procure the necessary fixtures
for the same.
On motion of Judge Wells it was
[Foreman]
Resolved that it was the intention of the Board in
their Resolution of Nov. 12, 1863, to give Mr Noble, forman of the
Farm, his board, in addition to the salary of $400. therin named.
On motion of Judge Wells it was.
[Date of Meeting]
Resolved that when not otherwise determined by vote
of the Board, the regular meetings held in accordance with the
organic law of the College, shall be at nine o'clock of the fore-
noon in the office of the President of the College.
On motion of Judge Wells it was
Resolved, that when we adjourn, it be to meet at
Kalamazoo on the 22nd of September next.
On motion of Mr Gage Chairman of Com. on Employees
it was
[Prentiss, Prof.]
Resolved, that Mr. A.N. Prentiss be by this Resolution made
Professor of Botany and Horticulture in the State Agricultural
College, with a Salary at the rate of One Thousand Dollars per.
annum: - the increase of salary over that now received by him
to commence on the first of January 1865.
On motion of Mr Gage it was
[Clute, Prof.]
Resolved, that Oscar Clute be by this Resolution, made.
Professor of Mathematics in the State Agricultural College and that
his Salary from the 1st of January 1865 be so increased as to be at
the rate of One Thousand. dollars per annum.
On motion of Mr Gage it was
[Kenaston, Salary]
Resolved. that the Salary of C.A. Kenaston be from and after
the 1st of January 1865 at the rate of One Thousand Dollars per annum.
On motion of Judge Wells it was
[Secty's. Salary]
Resolved. that the President of the State Board of Agriculture
and the President of the State Agricultural College file a certificate
with the State Board of Auditors that Sanford Howard Esq has
been appointed Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture in
accordance with Sections 6, 11, and 12 of act No 188, approved
March 15, 1861 ,; and that he entered upon his duties as Secre-
tary on the 19th of May 1864; and that the State Board of Ag-
riculture request the State Board of Auditors to make an order
by which the Salary of the Secretary may be paid quarterly as
the same accrues.
[End page 123]
[Begin page 124]
The Board adjourned to meet at Kalamazoo on the
22d of September next, as per Resolution.
Sanford Howard,
Secretary –
Kalamazoo Mich Sept 22 1864
Board met according to adjournment, and
took recess until tomorrow evening of
Sept 23, 1864
Met at Secretary's office [illegible in original] There were present Messrs
Wells, Carpenter, Gage, Prutzman, and Rich
[Eaves Troughs]
A Committee consisting of Mr Gage and
President Abbot was appointed to pursue eave-
troughs for the barn and shed.
[Ayreshires]
A Committee, consisting of Mr. Gage, Dr. Miles,
and Secretary Howard was appointed to purchase
Ayreshire cattle, - and the committee authorized
to expend a sum not to exceed Three Hundred
Dollars, <$ 300.00> in their purchase.
Adjourned to meet at the Agricultural
College on Tuesday, the 15th of November next.
Sanford Howard,
Secretary.
State Agricultural College
Nov. 15th 1864
Board met pursuant to adjournment, and adjourned
to eleven o'clock tomorrow.
Nov. 16th 1864
Board met, in College Office at the Boarding Hall,
his Excellency the Governor in the chair. there were present
beside his Excellency, Messrs Wells, Gage, Prutzman. Rich,
Welsh, Abbot, and the Secretary.
It was
[Graduates]
Resolved that the Board confer the Degree of
Bachelor of Science upon each of the following persons: viz
William W. Daniells
Lewis J. Gibson
Wellman A. Hardy
Sylvester M. Millard
Lewis Vanderbilt
and the Degree of Master of Science upon
Albert N. Prentiss.
[End page 124]
[Begin page 125]
in accordance with a recommendation of the Faculty made to
the Board
[Commencement]
The President of the College having announced the
time of Commencement Exercises to be arrived. the Board
then listened to the Exercises of the Graduating Class, in
the College chapel after which the Degrees were conferred
upon all the persons above named.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow at
Nine o'clock, in order to have dinner, and to attend
the Evening Exercises in the chapel.
Nov. 17. 1864
Board met at Nine A.M.; present the same members
as yesterday. The minutes of the last meetingwere read
and approved
[Report]
The President of the College submitted the Annual
Report of the Faculty, which was accepted.
It was
[Funds]
Resolved that the sum of Four Thousand Dollars
be drawn from the State Treasurey into the hands of the
Treasurer of the College.
It was
[Sheep Barn]
Resolved that a Committee of two. consisting of
Judge Wells, and Mr. Carpenter be appointed to super-
intend the building of a sheep barn, and a Tool-house,
and that Dr. Miles, and Secretary Howard be instructed
to report plans for such buildings to this Committee , as
early as convenient.
[Ayreshires]
The Special Committee appointed by the Board
for the purchase of Ayreshire cattle. report, That a
two-year-old Ayreshire heifer has been purchased for the
sum of Two Hundred Dollars, and a Bull calf for the
sum of One Hundred Dollars, from the herd of H.H.
Peters, breeder of pure blood Ayreshire stock, Southboro-
Mass., and that the above named animals are now at
the College. The total estimated charges of transportation
(the Bill from Detroit not having arrived) is Eighty Four.
dollars and Sixty-Eight cents ($ 84.68). All of which
is respectfully submitted.
[signed] J. Gage, Chairman.
Agreeably to a Report of the committee on em-
ployees, the two following resolutions were then adopted.
[Foreman]
Resolved that the services of Mr. C.A. Noble, as
forman of the Farm, be discontinued from and after the
present date.
[End page 125]
[Begin page 126]
[Miles
Practical Agric.
&
Supt. Farm]
Resolved that the professorship of D. Manly Miles
be from this date that of Animal Physiology and Practical
Agriculture : and that he be the Superintendent of the
Farm from this date.
It was
[Pears]
Resolved that Professor Prentiss be authorized to
purchase of Wm Adair, enough pear trees to replace those
that died in the Pear Orchard the present season.
It was
[Land Sales]
Resolved that the Resolution, passed at a regular
meeting of the Board, Aug. 26, 1863, impowering President
Abbot to make sale of certain swamp lands belonging to the
College, be so amended as to read in addition – Provided
that no lands, be sold at a less rate than One dollar
and a quarter per acre
It was
[Green House]
Resolved that Prof. Prentiss and the President
be instructed to present to the Board at their next
meeting a Plan for the erection of a Green House.
It was
[Barn]
Resolved that the Superintendent of the Farm
be authorized to make such alteration in the East Door
of the Barn as will admit light to the Barn floor, and
enable the door to be opened.
It was
[Reports]
Resolved that the Report of the Faculty, and
all accompanying Documents be published in connec-
tion with the Report of the Secretary of the College,
under the supervision, and subject to the approval
of the President of the College
It was
Resolved that the President of the College be
authorized to call a meeting of the Board, previous
to the next regular meeting, if he deems such
meeting necessary.
It was
[Rent Free]
Resolved that the Officers of the College have
the houses they occupy free of rent for the year 1865
unless otherwise hereafter directed by the Board.
[Accounts]
The following accounts were allowed
T.C. Abbot, payment of Bills $ 75.00
.Charles Rich, Expenses meetings Aug & Sept 38.62
.H.G. Wells " " " 24.50
[End page 126]
[Begin page 127]
.A.C. Prutzman, Expenses Aug. meeting $30.50
.A.S. Welch " 18.00
.Justus Gage " Aug, September 30.00
[Kenaston
Resignation]
Mr. C.A. Kenaston having tendered his resigna-
tion of the position held by him, it was
Resolved that the resignation of C.A. Kenaston
Instructor for the Preparatory Class be accepted.
Sanford Howard,
Secretary.
Request a Reproduction[Begin page 118]
Follett House
Ypsilanti Michigan, 9 o'clock a.m.
February 20th 1864.
Special meeting of the State Board of Agriculture; called
by the Vice President in accordance with the rules of the Board.
Present Messrs Wells, Abbot, Gage, Carpenter; Prutzman.
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
After some informal talk relative to the appointment of a
Secretary of the Board, it adjourned to 2 o'clock P.M.
February 10th 2 P.M. 1864.
the Board convened: present Messrs Wells, Abbot, Gage,
Carpenter, Prutzman and Welch
The following report from the Committee on Employees was
accepted and adopted.
[S.S. Rockwell]
"The Committee on Employees report that Mr F.A.
Stebbins has resigned his position as Steward of the Boarding
Hall of the St Agricultural College; and that Mr S.S. Rock=
well has been placed in charge of the same by recommenda=
tion of the committee.
We would recommend the passage of the following reso-
lution: -
Resolved that Mr S.S. Rockwell be placed in charge of
the Boarding Hall of the St Agricultural College
at the rate of Four Hundred and Fifty (450) dollars
per annum during the pleasure of the Board."
Justus Gage, Chairman of the Committee
Professor Welch from Committee on Employees made a
verbal report on the endeavors made to find a Secretary: it was
accepted.
[Expenses]
It was moved by President Abbot that the Board assume
and pay one half of Mr Sanford Howard's expenses in meeting
the Executive Committee of the St Agricultural Society, and the Board
of Agriculture at the present meeting. The motion was carried.
It was voted that the Board adjourn to meet at the
Normal School at 8½ o'clock a.m. tomorrow; and afterward
assemble here.
Thursday P.M. Feby 11th 1864.
The Board met at one o'clock: present the same as yester=
day.
[Funds]
President Abbot moved that $ 1000. be drawn from the State
Treasury into the hands of the Treasurer of the Board. Carried.
A report from the committee on accounts, relative to the expenses
incurred in looking for a Secretary, was accepted and the
amount allowed, as follows:
[afc]
Expenses of Professor Welch. $ 73.25
[End page 118]
[Begin page 119]
Expenses of President Abbot $ 75.25
By request of the Committee on Accounts the accounts
and papers presented by Mr F.A. Stebbins were laid over
until the next meeting.
Board adjourned to 4 o'clock. to listen to an address
from Mr Howard.
At 4 o'clock Board assembled: present the same as at
former meeting.
[Mr Howard]
Professor Welch moved that a proposal be extended to
Mr Howard of Boston Mass. to become Secretary of the Board;
and that a salary of Fifteen Hundred (1500) dollars be tendered
him. The motion was carried.
The Board Adjourned,
G.A. Kenaston Sec pro. tem.
State Agricultural College
May 25, 1864
The regular meeting of the State Board of Agriculture
was called to order at 2 P.M. in the Presidents office, by
the Vice President of the Board (H.G. Wells). Present
Messrs Wells, Carpenter, Gage, Rich, Welch & Abbot.
Mr. [Sanford?] Howard was present and enterd upon his
duties, as Secretary of the Board. The Records of
the last meeting were read and approved.
[Accounts]
The Report of the Committee on Accounts was then
presented, accepted and adopted: - approving the
drawing of warrants, originated by numbers as follows
Nos. 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 192, 193, 198, 206, 207, 208, 209,
210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 217, 160, 144, 194, 182, 181, 184, 199
200, 204, 215, 190, 203, 201, 205, 215, 219, 220, 161, 191, 195
196, 197, 218, 155, 221 : -- also acounts were allowed
and warrants directed to be drawn for their payment
as follows : - in favor of
A.N. Prentess for $ 123.12
[Erroc?] & Whitney " 39.20
Lansing & Son " 31.20
.D. Carpenter, Exp at Ypsilanti, 18.80
.Justus Gage " 18.80
.H.G. Wells " 9.60
.Chas. Rich " 16.50
The Report of a Special Committee on procuring
[End page 119]
[Begin page 120]
arms present the following Report, which was accepted
and adopted – to wit
[Muskets]
"The Special Committee to whom was delegated
authority to communicate with Gov. Blair for purpose of
procuring arms and accoutrements for military Drill
would report that they have obtained under the sanc-
tion of His Excellency, from Wm. Hammond Quarter Master
General of Mich. 60 muskets & accoutrements for the use
of the College; and that the same are not in possession
of the Faculty , The Committee would further report
use of the
that they made application for a few tents for ^ College,
and that the Quarter Master Genl. was unable to
furnish the same, the State having none. We would
further recommend that a formal Bond for the arms
received be returned to the Q. M. Genl., signed officially
by the President and Secretary of the College
Signed , Wells
Carpenter
Kedzie "
The Board took a recess until eight o'clock, and
then met at the house of the President of the College :
The following Resolutions were passed
[Secty's Office
in
Lansing]
Resolved – that the Office of the Secretary of the
Board be opened in Lansing, and that the President
be authorized to procure suitable rooms for that purpose
[ " ]
Resolved that the President of the College be
authorized to draw warrants for the necessary expenses
of the Office of the Secretary of the Board, for the quar-
ter commencing June 1. 1864
[Bookkeeping]
Resolved that the President of the College be
authorized to employ some competent person to give
instruction in the Art of Bookkeeping to students of
the College during the present college year.
[Secty's Office]
Resolved that the President of the Board be
requested to present an account of Salary and the
expenses of the office of the Secretary to the State Board
of Auditors for allowance.
[Dwellings Free]
Resolved that for the present year no rent be
charged Officers of the College for the dwelling houses
they occupy.
[Funds]
Resolved that the sum of Two Thousand Dollars
be drawn from the State Treasury into the hands
of the Treasurer of the College to be held subject to the
Control of the Board.
[End page 120]
[Begin page 121]
[Com. on Farm]
Resolved that a Committee on Farm Management
be added to the Regular Standing Committees of the
Board.
[ " ]
The President announced the Committee, to
consist of the following Gentlemen,
Committee on Welch
Farm Management Carpenter
[Road]
Resolved that a Resolution for the further improv-
ment of the College Grounds . passed at a Session of this
Board, Aug. 1863, by an alteration of the Highway run-
ning through said grounds, be so amended as to change
the direction of the line of said road proposed in said
Resolution, from its starting point, so that the termi-
nation will be at the Plank Road at a point when the
[town?] line between Lansing and Meridian crosses said
plank road.
The Board took a Recess until the next
morning May 26, at 7 o'clock
The Ref Plans adopted by the Faculty of the
College, for Farm and Garden Management for the
present season, were examined and approved
[Books]
The Board then authorized the purchase of Books
for the College, as recommended by the Faculty , viz
Michaux & Nuttall's N. Amer. Sylva 5 Vols
Bigelow on Tariff
De la Rive's Electricity 3 Vols
Truman on Iron manufacture
Ward and Johnson's Atlas
Whewell's History of Scientific Ideas 3 Vols
" Novum Organum [illegible in original] 1 "
" Philosophy of Discovery 1 "
Also,, the expenditure of $ 75 or thereabouts for works
in Natural History (Audubon, Wilson, Bonaparte Agassiz)
[Stebbins]
It was resolved that the claim of Mr Stebbins for
salary beyond the term of his actual service be not allowed.
[Ventilation]
It was resolved that Dr. Miles be authorized
to plan & construct ventilating apparatus for the Barn.
The Board then adjourned.
Sanford Howard
Secretary
[End page 121]
[Begin page 122]
State Agricultural College Mich
August 31.st 1864.
The regular meeting of the State Board of Agriculture was
held in the President's Office commencing at 2 o'clock P.M.: his
Excellency Governor Blair in the Chair. Present, Messrs Carpenter,
Gage, Prutzman, Rich, Wells and Abbot.
The records of the last meeting were read and approved.
[Accounts]
The Report of the Committee on Accounts was then presented,
accepted and adopted: - approving the drawing of warrants desig-
nated by number as follows: - 224, 229, 230, 231, 232, 236, 237, 239,
241, 223, 227, 242, 244, 245, 248, 222, 225, 226, 246, 233, 238, 248,
247, 228 and 240
The Balance of Grove & Whitney's account, presented in May and
in part allowed, was also allowed, $ 49.65
Also new account to Aug 19.th 153.04
Balance of account in favor of Mr Prentiss 83.22
" " " " " " Mr Rockwell 4.21
" " " due from Dr Miles $ 171.33
" " " " " D. A. Kenaston 212.71
The following accounts for Expenses in attending former meetings
of the Board were allowed: -
in favor of H.G. Wells, May meeting $ 18.50
" " " Justus Gage " " 23.00
" " " A.C. Prutzman Feb'y " 20.95
" " " Chas Rich May " 14.85
" " " D. Carpenter " " 22.50
[Insurance]
President T.C. Abbot presented a recommendation from the
Faculty of the College, relative to effecting an insurance upon the
Structures belonging to the College which was accepted.
On motion of Mr Gage it was,
Resolved, that measures be taken by the President of
the College to effect an insurance on the new College Barn and
Shed to the amount of $2000. on buildings, $500. on grain
and hay and $500. on Stock.
On motion of Judge Wells it was
[Funds]
Resolved that the Sum of Three Thousand Dollars be
drawn from the State Treasury into the hands of the Treasurer
of the College.
On motion of Judge Wells it was,
[Secty's Salary]
Resolved that the President be directed to pay the Secre-
tary of the College, by quarterly payments, at the rate of Five
Hundred Dollars per annum: - being the amount of Salary
to be paid by the Board additional to the regular Salary to be
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paid by the State.
On motion of Judge Wells it was
[Well]
Resolved that Mr Kenaston be authorized to dig
a well near his house, and to procure the necessary fixtures
for the same.
On motion of Judge Wells it was
[Foreman]
Resolved that it was the intention of the Board in
their Resolution of Nov. 12, 1863, to give Mr Noble, forman of the
Farm, his board, in addition to the salary of $400. therin named.
On motion of Judge Wells it was.
[Date of Meeting]
Resolved that when not otherwise determined by vote
of the Board, the regular meetings held in accordance with the
organic law of the College, shall be at nine o'clock of the fore-
noon in the office of the President of the College.
On motion of Judge Wells it was
Resolved, that when we adjourn, it be to meet at
Kalamazoo on the 22nd of September next.
On motion of Mr Gage Chairman of Com. on Employees
it was
[Prentiss, Prof.]
Resolved, that Mr. A.N. Prentiss be by this Resolution made
Professor of Botany and Horticulture in the State Agricultural
College, with a Salary at the rate of One Thousand Dollars per.
annum: - the increase of salary over that now received by him
to commence on the first of January 1865.
On motion of Mr Gage it was
[Clute, Prof.]
Resolved, that Oscar Clute be by this Resolution, made.
Professor of Mathematics in the State Agricultural College and that
his Salary from the 1st of January 1865 be so increased as to be at
the rate of One Thousand. dollars per annum.
On motion of Mr Gage it was
[Kenaston, Salary]
Resolved. that the Salary of C.A. Kenaston be from and after
the 1st of January 1865 at the rate of One Thousand Dollars per annum.
On motion of Judge Wells it was
[Secty's. Salary]
Resolved. that the President of the State Board of Agriculture
and the President of the State Agricultural College file a certificate
with the State Board of Auditors that Sanford Howard Esq has
been appointed Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture in
accordance with Sections 6, 11, and 12 of act No 188, approved
March 15, 1861 ,; and that he entered upon his duties as Secre-
tary on the 19th of May 1864; and that the State Board of Ag-
riculture request the State Board of Auditors to make an order
by which the Salary of the Secretary may be paid quarterly as
the same accrues.
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The Board adjourned to meet at Kalamazoo on the
22d of September next, as per Resolution.
Sanford Howard,
Secretary –
Kalamazoo Mich Sept 22 1864
Board met according to adjournment, and
took recess until tomorrow evening of
Sept 23, 1864
Met at Secretary's office [illegible in original] There were present Messrs
Wells, Carpenter, Gage, Prutzman, and Rich
[Eaves Troughs]
A Committee consisting of Mr Gage and
President Abbot was appointed to pursue eave-
troughs for the barn and shed.
[Ayreshires]
A Committee, consisting of Mr. Gage, Dr. Miles,
and Secretary Howard was appointed to purchase
Ayreshire cattle, - and the committee authorized
to expend a sum not to exceed Three Hundred
Dollars, <$ 300.00> in their purchase.
Adjourned to meet at the Agricultural
College on Tuesday, the 15th of November next.
Sanford Howard,
Secretary.
State Agricultural College
Nov. 15th 1864
Board met pursuant to adjournment, and adjourned
to eleven o'clock tomorrow.
Nov. 16th 1864
Board met, in College Office at the Boarding Hall,
his Excellency the Governor in the chair. there were present
beside his Excellency, Messrs Wells, Gage, Prutzman. Rich,
Welsh, Abbot, and the Secretary.
It was
[Graduates]
Resolved that the Board confer the Degree of
Bachelor of Science upon each of the following persons: viz
William W. Daniells
Lewis J. Gibson
Wellman A. Hardy
Sylvester M. Millard
Lewis Vanderbilt
and the Degree of Master of Science upon
Albert N. Prentiss.
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in accordance with a recommendation of the Faculty made to
the Board
[Commencement]
The President of the College having announced the
time of Commencement Exercises to be arrived. the Board
then listened to the Exercises of the Graduating Class, in
the College chapel after which the Degrees were conferred
upon all the persons above named.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow at
Nine o'clock, in order to have dinner, and to attend
the Evening Exercises in the chapel.
Nov. 17. 1864
Board met at Nine A.M.; present the same members
as yesterday. The minutes of the last meetingwere read
and approved
[Report]
The President of the College submitted the Annual
Report of the Faculty, which was accepted.
It was
[Funds]
Resolved that the sum of Four Thousand Dollars
be drawn from the State Treasurey into the hands of the
Treasurer of the College.
It was
[Sheep Barn]
Resolved that a Committee of two. consisting of
Judge Wells, and Mr. Carpenter be appointed to super-
intend the building of a sheep barn, and a Tool-house,
and that Dr. Miles, and Secretary Howard be instructed
to report plans for such buildings to this Committee , as
early as convenient.
[Ayreshires]
The Special Committee appointed by the Board
for the purchase of Ayreshire cattle. report, That a
two-year-old Ayreshire heifer has been purchased for the
sum of Two Hundred Dollars, and a Bull calf for the
sum of One Hundred Dollars, from the herd of H.H.
Peters, breeder of pure blood Ayreshire stock, Southboro-
Mass., and that the above named animals are now at
the College. The total estimated charges of transportation
(the Bill from Detroit not having arrived) is Eighty Four.
dollars and Sixty-Eight cents ($ 84.68). All of which
is respectfully submitted.
[signed] J. Gage, Chairman.
Agreeably to a Report of the committee on em-
ployees, the two following resolutions were then adopted.
[Foreman]
Resolved that the services of Mr. C.A. Noble, as
forman of the Farm, be discontinued from and after the
present date.
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[Miles
Practical Agric.
&
Supt. Farm]
Resolved that the professorship of D. Manly Miles
be from this date that of Animal Physiology and Practical
Agriculture : and that he be the Superintendent of the
Farm from this date.
It was
[Pears]
Resolved that Professor Prentiss be authorized to
purchase of Wm Adair, enough pear trees to replace those
that died in the Pear Orchard the present season.
It was
[Land Sales]
Resolved that the Resolution, passed at a regular
meeting of the Board, Aug. 26, 1863, impowering President
Abbot to make sale of certain swamp lands belonging to the
College, be so amended as to read in addition – Provided
that no lands, be sold at a less rate than One dollar
and a quarter per acre
It was
[Green House]
Resolved that Prof. Prentiss and the President
be instructed to present to the Board at their next
meeting a Plan for the erection of a Green House.
It was
[Barn]
Resolved that the Superintendent of the Farm
be authorized to make such alteration in the East Door
of the Barn as will admit light to the Barn floor, and
enable the door to be opened.
It was
[Reports]
Resolved that the Report of the Faculty, and
all accompanying Documents be published in connec-
tion with the Report of the Secretary of the College,
under the supervision, and subject to the approval
of the President of the College
It was
Resolved that the President of the College be
authorized to call a meeting of the Board, previous
to the next regular meeting, if he deems such
meeting necessary.
It was
[Rent Free]
Resolved that the Officers of the College have
the houses they occupy free of rent for the year 1865
unless otherwise hereafter directed by the Board.
[Accounts]
The following accounts were allowed
T.C. Abbot, payment of Bills $ 75.00
.Charles Rich, Expenses meetings Aug & Sept 38.62
.H.G. Wells " " " 24.50
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.A.C. Prutzman, Expenses Aug. meeting $30.50
.A.S. Welch " 18.00
.Justus Gage " Aug, September 30.00
[Kenaston
Resignation]
Mr. C.A. Kenaston having tendered his resigna-
tion of the position held by him, it was
Resolved that the resignation of C.A. Kenaston
Instructor for the Preparatory Class be accepted.
Sanford Howard,
Secretary.
