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Petty, John S., 1838-? to J.M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.039 Author/Creator: Petty, John S., 1838-? Place Written: Lockbourne, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.3 cm Order a Copy

Reports to his friend that his teaching is going well. Tells him that the performance ideas he gave him for his classroom were successful. Mentions that he thinks it unwise for anyone to move out West.

Petty, John S., 1838-1911
Maitland, J.M., fl. 1861-1862

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