Danville, Ky. April 18, 1893
The Trustees of Caldwell Female College met at 2nd Presbyterian Church. Present - Gavin E. Wiseman, Alfred B. Nelson, W.H. Lawwill, J.B. Walton, William K. Argo, Henry P. Bosley, Charles H. Rodes, J.M. Wallace, and John A. Cheek. Dr. William C. Young, President of Centre College, was present and there was at first a free interchange of opinion with reference to a proposed transfer of the Caldwell College property to Centre College; and there was a unanimous opinion among the Trustees present that the statements made by Dr Young offered the basis of an agreement to be hereafter made, by which the usefulness of Caldwell College would be greatly increased. On motion a committee consisting of Gavin E. Wiseman, William K. Argo, and C.H. Rodes were appointed to confer with the Trustees of Centre College at their meeting in June next, or to meet any committee appointed by said Trustees and empowered to negotiate with the Trustees of Caidwell College and to report back to this Board the result of such negotiation.
The same committee were requested to ask of Miss Lottie A. Campbell a statement of the financial status of herself and this Board, growing out of the lease of the property to her; and also to ascertain the terms on which she will lease the property for the coming school year and report same to this Board. Board adjourned to meet on call of President.
John A. Cheek, Secretary