But I need not
dwell on these general considerations with which you are doubtless
familiar.
In regard to the connection of a family with us, our arrangements are
liberal and comprehensive. We are not bound by fixed rules which apply
to all cases. The general principle we are obliged to adhere to rigidly
is not to receive any persons who would increase the expenses more than
the revenue of the establishment. Within the limits of this principle
we can make any arrangement which shall suit particular cases.
A family with resources sufficient for self-support, independent of the
exertion of its members, would find a favorable situation with us for
the education of its children, and for social enjoyment. An annual
payment of $1000 would probably cover the expenses of board and
instruction, supposing that no services were rendered to diminish the
expense. An investment of $5000 would more than meet the original
outlay required for a family of eight persons; but in that case an
additional appropriation would be needed, either of productive labor or
cash, to meet the current expenditures. I forward you herewith a copy
of our Prospectus, from which you will perceive that the whole expense
of a pupil, without including board in vacations, is $250 per annum;
but in case of one or more pupils remaining with us for a term of
years, and assisting in the labor of the establishment, a deduction of
$1 or $2 per week would be made, according to the services rendered,
until such time as their education being so far completed, they might
defray all their expenses by their labor.
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