Letter about Joseph R. Dixon, Hamilton College Class of 1837, dated 21 April 1842

Content Description

Letter from S. Manning to William Jessup in Montrose, PA, dated Gilbertsville, 21 April, 1842, about Joseph R. Dixon, recommending him for a position in charge of an unspecified Academy. ALS, stampless cover, 1 sheet folded, text on first leaf, address on last, remains of wax seal. William Jessup had an honorary degree from Hamilton College (1848). Samuel Manning was a member of the Hamilton College class of 1821 (but graduated from Union in 1821). Joseph Raymond Dixon graduated from Hamilton College in 1837; he became the first principal of Cortlandville Academy in 1843.

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Purchase

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Purchased from Steve Resnick

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