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Mast, Elhanan M., fl. 1837-1865 To Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.004 Author/Creator: Mast, Elhanan M., fl. 1837-1865 Place Written: Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 August 1853 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Writes from Ohio Wesleyan University to his "Respected Nephew," reporting that a few of his students are sick, but things are well overall. Details that he has recieved a letter from his father as well as "Brother Joshua's paper." Describes playing ball and taking a walk by a spring with some of his students. Asks that he give his "best respects" to [Grier], possibly Joseph's brother William Grier Maitland.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Mast, Elhanan M., fl., 1853-1862

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