IV. That my duties be confined to lecturing during the Autumn Term; and the rest of the year be at my own disposal, as in the case of the Professor of History. V. In consideration of which I relinquish one half of my present income from the College, and receive only one thousand dollars per annum. Respectfully submitted, &c., &c. HENRY W. LONGFELLOW.{56} The committee to which was referred the memorial of Professor Longfellow reports:-- That in conformity with his wishes, one of two modifications of his existing duties may be admitted consistently with the interest of the University, both being predicated upon the plan of substituting a native of France as a principal teacher of the French language. 1. That Professor Longfellow's services should be limited to public lectures and oral instruction & relief from all other teaching, & to continue the general superintendence of the Department and to continue his lectures both terms and receive a salary of One Thousand dollars. 2. That he perform the above and give instruction by hearing recitations of the advance Classes in French, in both terms, and also of all the surplus of the Students in French, when their numbers shall exceed One Hundred & to receive a salary of Fifteen hundred dollars. The committee submit it to the wisdom of the board, which of these modifications is preferable. For the Committee, 26 Oct. 1839. JOSIAH QUINCY.{57} At a later period came the following:-- GENTLEMEN,--I am reluctantly compelled by the state of my health to ask leave of absence from the College for six months from the first of May next. In this time I propose to visit Germany, to try the effect of certain baths, by means of which, as well as by the relaxation and the sea-voyage, I hope to reëstablish my health. My medical attendant advises this course as more efficacious than any treatment I can receive at home. I shall be able, before leaving, to deliver all the lectures of the Spring Term; and on my return in November, those of the Autumn Term before its close; and it is in reference to the necessary arrangements for this, that I make thus early my application for leave of absence. The general supervision of the Department will be undertaken by Professor Felton, without any charge to the College;--the classes will lose none of their lectures;--and I trust the interests of the College will not suffer. I would repeat in conclusion that the state of my health is the sole reason of my making this request. I am, Gentlemen, Your Ob't. Ser't. HENRY W. LONGFELLOW.{58}