Trowbridge, Herrick, and Washburn, was quite too small for the demands of that great metropolis, and for the general work of the mission which had to be performed there.

The Rev.Isaac G.Bliss, agent of the American Bible Society, rendered valuable assistance in the care of the book department.

Dr.Hamlin was no longer able to render the services he had performed.

Robert College was allowed the use of the Seminary building at Bebek, belonging to the American Board, until another building could be erected.

Its twenty students paid forty pounds each year for board and tuition.