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Martin, John A., fl. 1854 To Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.008 Author/Creator: Martin, John A., fl. 1854 Place Written: Findlay, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 February 1854 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 19.6 x 22.7 cm. Order a Copy

Informs his cousin from Findley [Findlay], Ohio that he has been studying "Arithmetic, Georgraphy, writing, Reading, and spelling." Shares that he and Joseph, possibly his brother, recently went to New York City with their teacher.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Martin, John, fl. 1854

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