Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1880 [PAGE 251]

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249 Moved and carried that a committee be appointed by the President of this Board, to examine the College lands in Nebraska and Minnesota, and report their condition, surroundings, etc., to the Board at the next December meeting. The President appointed Messrs. Gardner and McLean for Nebraska, and Messrs. Millard and Fountain for Minnesota. It was ordered that the bill of Hubbard & Son, for new roof on Mechanics Hall, be paid by the Business Agent, provided they guarantee in writing to keep it from leaking for a period not less than three years. The Business Agent was authorized to have 3,000 of the usual circulars printed. The Becording Secretary was directed to have 200 copies of the present By-laws printed. The Business Agent was authorized to advertise the opening of University in the Chicago papers at an expense not to exceed $100. The application of Edgar L. Hill, for the position of Head Farmer, was received and placed on file. A communication from Dr. Prentice, in regard to salary, was read, and the request laid over to the regular September meeting. Adjourned.