Transcribe Venable, Charles. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1876-04-12)

Prof Smith to go to Rochester to see you & get back in time for the meeting of the Board on the 18th. He does not desire to go on unless you think it is necessary & proper to prevent any mistake about the plans. Especially did he desire to avoid in any way going against the wishes of Mr _____ If on the other hand you could be here by the 18th and see the president & meet with members of the Board a great many in attend of detail as to prevent it to &e could be settled satisfactorily & permanently