Reichel, Charles G., 1751-1825 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06152 Author/Creator: Reichel, Charles G., 1751-1825 Place Written: Nazareth, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 July 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy
Discusses a pupil's (Henry Jackson Knox, Henry Knox's son) academic failings. Writes, "I have great reason to fear, that the expectations, which his family and numerous friends have of him, will not be fulfilled; and that he will not give much credit to our school." Mentions the student will turn 15 in January and they do not instruct pupils above this age and requests "you as a particular friend of his father" takes him into his care. Addressed to, "The Honorable Henry Knox Secretary at War."
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