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Message from the Governor

[Govenors Message respecting Bowdoin & Waterville College &c] To the Senate and House of Representatives - I enclose a Resolve passed the 12th of the present month by the Legislature of Massachusetts, in relation to Bowdoin College: which with the act which passed this Legislature on the 16th inst. places the College under the entire control of the State, which will enable the Legislature to endow this interesting Institution. Propositions having been made to one of the Professors whose usefulness and fame, neither the College nor the State can afford to part with, to remove to a neighbouring University, I suggest for your consideration whether there would not be a propriety at this time, in making such grant to this College, as will convince the Officers connected with it, that it is to receive the patronage and support of the Government. I recommend to your favorable consideration also the Institution established at Waterville, the local situation as well as the persons connected with the Institution will deserve your attention. Council Chamber June 19 1820 William King. In Senate June 19 1820 [Committed] Read and committed to the Joint committee who have under consideration the petition of the Board of Trustees and Overseers of Bowdoin College. Sent down for concurrence Read and concurred.

Ordered, That when this House do adjourn it be till 10 o clock tomorrow.