March 2, 1863. Ezra Cornell to F.M. Finch concerning the design of the library building and suggesting that all architects from Ithaca be given an opportunity to submit plans for "an edifice from which the rays of light and knowledge was to eradiate to her present and future generations." March 2, 1863. M.B. Wood to Ezra Cornell discussing national politics. March 2, 1863. Paul J. Cornell to Ezra Cornell about conditions in North Carolina Topics: Cornell Public Library; Civil War; International Agricultural Exhibition at Hamburg; New York State Legislature: letters from constituents; Family correspondence; Forest Park farm; railroads Personal names: Finch, F.M.; Wood, M.B.; Cornell, E.S.; Curtiss, George; Wyckoff, W.O.; Cornell, J.W.; Glenny, William; Tarbell, D.; Nolte, Adolph; Cornell, Franklin C.; Cornell, Paul J.; Chester, E.W. Geography: Ithaca, N.Y.; Albion; Washington, NC