Memories of Brown; traditions and recollections gathered from many sources . d by this communication from Timothy Green to hisyounger brother, William E. Green, then an undergrad-uate : I do not approve of your associating with the MissB s or any young girls but under the special Instruc-tion of your sisters & myself. I did not like the situationin life of the Ladies I saw at your room, I seldom hadany that was not first in the place I resided in. The following letteris especially interestingbecause it refers to Tris-tam Burges, and showshow early he was held inhigh esteem. It is datedApril II
Memories of Brown; traditions and recollections gathered from many sources . d by this communication from Timothy Green to hisyounger brother, William E. Green, then an undergrad-uate : I do not approve of your associating with the MissB s or any young girls but under the special Instruc-tion of your sisters & myself. I did not like the situationin life of the Ladies I saw at your room, I seldom hadany that was not first in the place I resided in. The following letteris especially interestingbecause it refers to Tris-tam Burges, and showshow early he was held inhigh esteem. It is datedApril II, 1796, and isfrom William E. Greenat college to his brother,Dr. John Green, Jr. Dear Brother . . (Hearing of avacancy in a school, hesuggests as instructorone worthy of yourmost candid atten-tion.) He is a personwho maintains an un-blemished character in this place & a very exalted one as to literary can come well recommended in every proposes to study law in Worcester with JudgeLincoln & as he is not any acquainted there he would. Tristam Burges, 1796 Memories of Brown 23 wish to form some reputable connections such as hisdistinguished reputation & his abiUties will recommendhim to. ... He is a person who has kept school con-siderable & understands the business perfectly , The gentleman whom I have endeavored to recom-mend to you is a Mr. (Tristam) Burges a member of thesenior class; from Rochester in the county of Plymoutha gentleman about 25 years of age. Your exertions in this case will be received with thegreatest acknowledgment by your affectionate brother, Wm. Green. N. B. You will be pleased to answer immediately ashe is to answer another gentleman immediately after hereceives yours. Andrew Dexter, Jr., at college writes, August 6, 1796, tohis classmate, William E. Green, Worcester, as follows: Dear Chum — ... I am at present, as you imagine, sole occupantof the blue room; but I hope soon to share my Lordshipwith his honour Esq. Nich
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