The New England Magazine, Volume1, No. 2, February, 1886.: The Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, February, 1886.. This item is unavailable.The New England Magazine, Volume1, No. 2, February, 1886.: The Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, February, 1886.

is a historical magazine published in the late 19th century. This issue includes a diverse range of articles, illustrations, and topics reflecting the culture and events of the time, particularly focusing on educational in stitutions, notable figures, and historical accounts relevant to New England. At the start of this volume, the opening portion delves into the establish ment of Tufts College, detailing its founding by Charles Tufts and the driv ing forces behind its inception, primarily led by Rev. HoseaBallou, 2d, who advocated for the need for a Universalist college. The narrative outlines the college's initial struggles, substantial benefactions from various individuals, and the developments that led to its growth, all while contrasting its evo lution against the backdrop of established institutions like Harvard. It por trays the challenges the college faced, the community'sinvolvement, andthe foundational figures who contributed to its establishment and early devel opment while Archdale, full of emotions that he did not try to analyze, went on toward Grand Battery, a figure, eluding him, crept softly to one of the hospital tents, lifted the curtain a little way without being observed at first, and stood looking in, an interested spectator, not because human suffering, patience, andcouragewereuponexhibitionhere, butbecauseherehewould find some one who could give him information that he wanted. In afew minutes NancyFoster, passingbythedoor, lookedupandsawhim watching her. She hadbecometoowellusedtounfamiliarfacesandtomes sages at all hours and was too well protected to feel alarm. "Oh! la! howyoustartledme,"shecried. "Whatdoyouwant? Dr. Waters?" "Hush!" he said, and beckoned to her to draw nearer. "I want to speak to that lady yonder, only for a moment. Do you think she would comehere?" Harwin, forit washe, wasafineillustration of the proverb that he who asks timidly, teaches denial. If he had demandedhermistress, Nancywouldhave spoken to her at once. Now she scanned the intruder curiously, and judged from the hesitation of his manner that his errand was not urgent