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Scherinebaum, John (fl. 1855) [Contract]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.42.67 Author/Creator: Scherinebaum, John (fl. 1855) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: 24 November 1855 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.9 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

The document appears to be a teacher's contract between teachers and the director of a school. The contract applies to the townships of Eckford, Clarendon, and Fredonia, Michigan. The contract is between Franklin W. Fuller and the school districts: Fuller agrees to teach at the primary school for four months starting 26 November 1855. He will be paid 23 dollars a month according to the contract. The contract also details on what days he will teach and which holidays he will receive.

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