Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Samuel Smith
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03599 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: 9 July 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 30.9 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Smith that a friend from France wishes his nephew to study at Princeton College. Wonders if the youth could study for a year or two, focusing on English language and mathematics. Asks the cost of tuition for such a course of study, as well as for room and board.
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