February 22, 1866. F.M. Finch to Ezra Cornell proposing disposition of Cascadilla Place, and suggesting plans for Cornell University and the Cornell Public Library: "But even if your judgment will not carry you as far as this at least I do think that Cascadilla Place should begin the University even if ultimately all the other buildings should be on the North side of the creek." Topics: Ithaca Canal Line; New York State Legislature: legislation, letters from constituents and others; Ithaca and Towanda Rail Road Company; Forest Park farm; Cornell University: founding, planning; New York State Agricultural College; Cornell Public Library; New York State canals; Cascadilla Place; Erie Railway Company; Western Union Telegraph Company; photo-lithography Personal names: Cornell, John H.; Cornell, E.B.; Finch, F.M.; Esty, William W.; Cornell, D.B.; Selkreg, J.H.; Rooker, Thomas N. Geography: Ithaca, N.Y.