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Williams, Thomas, fl. 1827-1863 to Nathaniel Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03545.18 Author/Creator: Williams, Thomas, fl. 1827-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 March 1827 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 24.5 x 40 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the proposal made in a legal settlement and states that Mr. Hack and others are not satisfied with it. Also mentions plans for a school. Includes a sketch of the proposed location of the school on the last page.

Williams, Thomas, fl. 1827
Williams, Nathaniel, 1782-1864

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