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Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 to Respected Brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.242 Author/Creator: Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.4 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Reports on various meetings that took place at his school. Requests his attendance at the "Teacher's Institute" taking place next month. Comments on letters recently received from Joseph. Ink on letter is very faded and difficult to read in sections.

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

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