Letter, 1830 September 30.

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Letter, 1830 September 30.

Letter from Joseph Cogswell to Stephen Van Rensselaer. First half discusses the readiness of Alexander [Van Rensselaer] to progress in his schooling. Second half discusses a transfer of a share of stock in the Round Hill School to Van Rensselaer pending the discharge of the mortgage. Written at Northampton, Mass.

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