Extracts from a letter from Rev. John Day, circa 1856

MONROVIA. Extracts from a letter of Rev. John Day. The following will be read with pleasure. The deed alluded to has been received at the Rooms. Who will send us extra and special contributions for Brother Day’s school library? It would be money well invested. As the steamer has not come in, I drop these lines to say, that, today, I secure the deed for the 5 acres of land given me. I was with the President last night, and he informed me that efforts were being made to deprive me of that place, and advised that I make out the deed, and he would execute it at once. I think I informed you in a previous letter that I have rock enough to build a house which will answer for a store-house and kitchen. I have lime; I though to plaster the school edifice, but shall use it in building an out-house. There is quite a quantity of lumber and planks used for scaffolding, which can be worked into that house for the institution. Instead of common brick, I shall put down a floor of tile below. I shall wait for further orders to finish the house. But have ordered a cement to put on the outside to preserve the wall. We are very much in want of books. I did not say anything that I remember of globes, maps, etc., for the school. I beg you would send me a little case of mathematical instruments. The president very kindly allows me to take what books I can find suitable, from a parcel of books sent him for distribution. He expresses himself much delighted with our institution and prospects. Brother Richardson has just called in to see me. I asked him if I can safely say that the mission is still prosperous, except the miscarriage at Bassa? He says I can. Indeed I am almost enthusiastic. My gratitude to the Board can only be expressed by a diligent attention to their interests here. I wish the Board would allow me $100, traveling expenses, so that I may, when my health declines, go around to the stations, and thus