A PPEAL. 
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tion, have determined to solicit donations and subscriptions to the 
amount of $75,000 to a fund to be known as “ The American 
Veterinary College Building Fund:” 
a. Donations from those who may feel inclined to contribute 
to the object set forth; 
b. Subscriptions, to bear 4 per cent, interest from date of 
payment of the same to the College Treasurer, and redeemable 
from a sinking fund, to be provided for the purpose, as the Trus¬ 
tees may direct; 
c. Donations and subscriptions will be called in, to com¬ 
mence building, when the same shall amount to $40,000. 
Great interest and enthusiasm have been manifested in New 
York city, of late years, in the horse shows, dog shows, cattle 
shows, etc., that have been held from time to time. This does 
credit to our age and our generation, giving evidence of the high 
standard of our civilization and our Christian virtues, which hold 
out the hand of kindness and give thoughtful consideration to our 
dumb and trusty servants. To carry out in the most efficient 
manner this interest and enthusiasm, these lovers of the horse, 
the dog, the cow, etc., should contribute to the erection of a 
building for the American Veterinary College, with all the neces¬ 
sary accommodations and appointments for the thorough educa¬ 
tion of men to care for these creatures when sick or injured. 
It would be unjust to the public spirit of New York State 
and city to believe, after what has already been accomplished by 
the American Veterinary College in giving to New York State 
and city the proud position of the pione&r in the cultivation of 
veterinary medicine in the United States and the founder of an 
American veterinary profession, that they would withhold their 
endorsement of the work already done, in not giving the means 
necessary to maintain and perpetuate the position already attained. 
In conclusion, the Trustees of the American Veterinary Col¬ 
lege confidently appeal for donations and subscriptions to the 
American Veterinary College Building Fund, upon the plan and 
for the purpose above set forth: 
1st. On behalf of the scientific education demanded for the 
care and protection of our vast national wealth in domestic ani¬ 
mals, now so inadequately cared for. 
