The Founding of Lane Seminary "The faculty have done what they could to reclaim us, but all in vain; we are a reckless set and will take no wholesome advice, even from our best friends." John Tappan Pierce James Bradley Statue and Plaque George Danhires 1988 Vail's Letter Regarding Beecher's Acceptance Rev. Franklin Y. Vail 1832-06- 21 View All Items