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McLean, Charles, fl. 1789 to his brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.001 Author/Creator: McLean, Charles, fl. 1789 Place Written: Rahway, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1852 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

He talks about a mischievous cow. Since there are no good schools around, his mother is sending him to boarding school.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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