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Flitner, Z., fl. 1860 to daughter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02669.085 Author/Creator: Flitner, Z., fl. 1860 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 20, 1859 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Z. Flitner is writing in response to a letter sent to him by his daughter that there has been some trouble at the current school she and Henry have been attending. Flitner recommends that his daughter and Henry change schools, but recognizes that this my be difficult and then suggests that they continue their schooling from home for the time being and help teach the younger children.

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