North, William, 1755-1836 to Samuel Jones Mumford
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03372 Author/Creator: North, William, 1755-1836 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 August 1817 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; 31.4 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
New York Senator North, a former aide to Baron von Steuben, offers words of wisdom and advice to Mumford on the topics of education, knowledge, virtue, and success. Encourages Mumford to pursue an honorable lifestyle and not to disappoint his parents and their friends.
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