We feel compelled to comment upon a recent letter, in the Nation, on the "American School at Athens." Although the writer of the letter in question signs himself "A Well-wisher," we cannot help feeling that his manner of showing his good will is in somewhat questionable taste. It is a well known fact that the society intend in time to enlarge the possibilities of the school as quickly as the money that is needed is forthcoming. The appointment of a permanent sub-director, who shall be under the direction of the director but who shall always remain at the school, has been resolved upon by the society ever since its organization. But the present unsettled condition of its finances does not allow any more extended arrangements than the ones already entered into. An annual income of six thousand dollars has been assured the school for the space of ten years. But as yet the absence of a permanent capital has clogged the workings to a slight degree. Under the circumstances it is a matter of congratulation that the society have succeeded as well as they have. It is a well known fact that the English have endeavored to establish such a school but they have not been successful. The projectors of the enterprise have been bitterly reproached with the fact that the Americans have succeeded in accomplishing in a twelve-month what the English have been unable to do in years. The Russians have also been attempting a school, but they have met with no better success than the English. As far as the remarks made by the "Well-wisher" about Professor Goodwin are concerned, it need only be said that the society are perfectly well satisfied with his work at Athens and congratulate themselves on their success in gaining him for the first director. No less confidence is felt in Prof. Packard of Yale, who is to succeed him. In conclusion we wish to call attention to the need of a permanent fund to ensure the continuance of the work began under such favorable auspices.