Mrs. C.M. Stair Letter to Gov. Hoard

Fort Atkinson Mar 19 1890

Gov. Hoard,
Dear Sir:

I take the liberty of addressing your Excellency in regard to a prospect which we feel assured you will approve, if you think it expedient at the present time: the starting of a public library and reading room in our city. The ladies of the W.C.T.U. Tuesday Club and other associations are very desirious of such an institution in our city, but realizing that to be permanent, the city must take charge of it, making yearly appropriations. To this end a public meeting is called for next Monday evening in the City Hall, for the purpose of agitating the question, hoping to gain such a sentiment in favor of the project that something may be done at our next election.

Would it be asking too much of you to write a few words of approval and encouragement to be read at the meeting. The idea is to try to raise as large a fund as possible by donations, from Associations or individuals toward starting it. The City to take charge and sustain it on the plan of any other City institution. Asking pardon for trespassing so much upon your valuable time, I remain
Yours truly,
Mrs. C. M. Stair.

NOTE: Carrie M. Stair is Mrs. U.P. Stair