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The time devoted to history in the curriculum is unhappily very short. 

 There will, indeed, be an addition of six weeks, when the changes now in 

 progress are completed ; but, even then, a single term and one-half will still 

 be so inadeqate that it is extremely desirable that more time be given, if that 

 can be done without injury to other work. At least a term should be given to 

 the study of modern history. 



AVithin the period covered by this report considerable additions have been 

 made to the Library of books relating to this department. Many gaps, how- 

 ever, especially in important periods of history, remain unfilled. There is 

 also great need of illustrative apparatus for the work in history. If a small 

 sum of money could be laid out in the purchase of charts, and plans, and 

 views illustrative of classical and oriental art and antiquities, of manners and 

 customs, the work of tae student would be made much more interesting and 

 profitable. 



I have only to add that I read a lecture before the Institutes held at Lapeer 

 and Macon in the months of Januaiy and February, 18S"-3, and have taken 

 my turn in the Wednesday afternoon lectures at the College. 



G. H. HARROWER. 



