1893 letter from the manager of the Colgate Academy football team to the manager of the Johnstown YMCA asking for a game. Colgate Academy was basically the local prep school that was near Colgate University in the late 1800s / early 1900s. Not sure if they ever did play a game.

"Dear Sir: Hearing of the great success which you have gained upon the athletic field in football, I should like to arrange a game with you. Our dates are filled for home games but should be glad to give you a game on your grounds. What guarantee will you make us for a game? Please make us an offer and mention a date."