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Martin, Joseph, fl. 1861 to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.031 Author/Creator: Martin, Joseph, fl. 1861 Place Written: Findlay, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 March 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

Communicates to his cousin that he presumes he is happy that his school has closed. Mentions that he could potentially come and teach at the Board of Education, and requests that he come for a visit.

Martin, Joseph, fl. 1861
Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918

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