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1Author:  University of Virginia Board of VisitorsAdd
 Title:  Board of Visitors minutes (1882) June 26, 1882  
 Published:  1882 
 Subjects:  University of Virginia::Board of Visitors | University of Virginia Library, Text collection | UVA-LIB-Text 
 Description: The Board of Visitors met pursuant to adjournment and were called to order by the Rector, Genl. W. M. Elliott, present Genl. Elliott, W. Roane Ruffin Esqr., Col. William Lamb, T. T. Fauntleroy and Judge John W. Bell. Herewith I respectfully transmit the Reports Letters, etc. as follows, viz: In reply to your official letter of the 20th May, I would say that I accept the position of "Professor of Astronomy in the University of Virginia" and Director of the Leandor McCormick Observatory", so kindly offered, my duties to begin from this date. I am in receipt of your letter of the 29th Ult: informing me that you had officially notified Professor Ormond Stone of his appointment to the Chair of Astronomy in the University of Virginia. Everything that tends to the advancement of the State of Virginia and the prosperity of its People, is grateful to me, and it affords me much pleasure to know that so important a position is so well filled, and I feel confident that with Professor Stone in the Chair of Astronomy and in charge of the Observatory, the educational interests of the State will be greatly advanced. Rector of the University of Virginia. Present: All the members of the Board. Present: Wyatt M. Elliott, Rector; and Messrs Fauntleroy, Hansborough, Lamb, Bell, Ruggles and Buffin. On recommendation of said committee the following resolution was adopted:
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