Nicoll Floyd Elmendorf to Hattie Elmendorf,, Undated, circirca September 1874 [penciled date 1875]

Undated letter written approximately in September of 1874. Elmendorf has just arrived at Rutgers College for his freshman year and is homesick. His roommate, a theological student (not named), is described as a "fine young fellow." This letter has been discolored by a receipt for payment to Rutgers College, dated May 11, 1861. The signature on the receipt seems to be that of John C. Elmendorf, then treasurer of the Board of Trustees and father of John E. Elmendorf, also Rutgers College Class of 1878.