April 25, SATURDAY. . . . Interesting Columbia College meeting at the Synod rooms of the Reformed Dutch Church, corner of Fourth Street and Lafayette Place, last Wednesday lasting from two to past six P.M. Discussion on McVickar’s case resulted in the “informal understanding” that certain of his friends would call on him with a view to some communication from him; a resignation or a proposal that his present duties be changed. Then a motion for reconsideration in poor Hackley’s case was carried; and a long and earnest discussion on Fish’s resolution, Fish, Allen and S.B. Ruggles severally vigorous in its support – ditto Spring. Anderson was jesuitical and Bradford rhetorical against it. Laid on the table at last by nine to eight But the end is not yet.
The Diary of George Templeton Strong, Edited by Allan Nevins and Milton Halsey Thomas
This guy really put in the time for his civic activism. Lots more than just talking. A little bird told me that in a few short years he may be putting even more time in civic pursuits.
April 28. Tuesday night, say rather Wednesday morning. Very busy day in Wall Street. Left a great mass of manuscript matter, finished last night, with Haight for examination. Meeting of legislation committee of Trinity Church vestry from three to five. . . .
We had a long and interesting meeting of the Columbia College Board Monday afternoon; did not adjourn till near six P.M. McVickar sent in a communication asking for leave to withdraw from active duty in connection with the college and was shelved with a professorship of “the Evidences of Religion” and a salary of $2,000. Some further discussion on poor Hackley’s case resulting in nothing, and then we went into committee of the whole and worked at details of a statute on the course.
The Diary of George Templeton Strong, Edited by Allan Nevins and Milton Halsey Thomas