David O. McKay Photo Album - Friend of Brigham Young University

President McKay always was a support to BYU. In answer to a request from Jesse Knight, President McKay responded as follows:

June 19, 1908

Elder Jesse Knight
Provo, Utah

Dear Brother Knight:

The letters that came about Commencement week have lain unanswered until this week. Yours mentioning the Karl G. Maeser Memorial Building was among them. I beg your pardon for my delay in answering.

Being on your list, and knowing what it means to solicit contributions to a new building, I willingly subscribe the $100.00 you ask for. However, I must send it to you in installments, and I trust you will not need any from me for two months yet.

With best wishes, and kind personal regards to you and yours, I am Your friend and brother,

David O. McKay

(Source: BYU Archives)