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unknown, fl. 1789 Extract of a letter from Baltimore to a Gentleman in Philadelphia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09756.01 Author/Creator: unknown, fl. 1789 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Letter Date: 13 November 1789 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 34.3 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Download PDF

One unaddressed letter dated November 13, 1789. Pertains to the firing of Baltimore's Postmaster, Mary Katherine Goddard. The author describes Goddard's work ethic as superior and satisfactory to all in Baltimore. Also describes her successor, Colonel John White as being able to attain the position through political manipulation. Mentions Goddard's financial situation in the wake of her job loss.

Goddard, Mary Katherine, 1736-1816
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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