http://e-archives.lib.purdue.edu/botpdf/BOTM18760815.pdfTuesday, August 15th, 1876. Pursuant to adjournment the Board of Trustees met this day at the University; present, Hon. John R. Coffroth, President, and Messrs. Sutherland, Ratliff, Wells and Haynes, Trustees; also President White. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion of Mr. Sutherland it was ordered that the Secretary draw a warrant for $400.00 in favor of Profr. J.S. Hougham in full payment of his services up to the termination of the same, viz: September 17th, 1876. On motion Messrs. Sutherland, Wells and Ratliff were appointed a committee to confer with Profr. Hougham in reference to a small frame building on the University grounds, built by him and used as a work-shop, with a view of determining whether it is desirable to purchase the same, and, if so, upon what terms; and to report to-morrow. The Board then adjourned to meet to-morrow at the University at 10 A.M. Wednesday, August 16th, 1876. 10 A.M. Pursuant to adjournment the Board reassembled at the University on this day at the above hour. Present as yesterday, and also present Gen. Manson. Mr. Sutherland in behalf of the Committee appointed yesterday reported verbally that Prof. Hougham asked $175 for his frame building but that the Committee deems it worth no more than $75 to the University and so they recommend it be not purchased at any higher price. The report was concurred in and it was ordered that said building be purchased at not to exceed $75 if Profr. Hougham should be willing to sell it at that price. President White in behalf of the Committee appointed on July 28th, 1876, in reference to letting the Boarding House etc., made report in writing suggesting the terms and conditions upon which the letting should be made. The report was adopted and ordered to be filed. President White then submitted verbally to the Board