Letter, Farm School, Centre County, Pa., to John B. Wisler, Columbia, Lancaster County, Pa., 1859 March 18.

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Letter, Farm School, Centre County, Pa., to John B. Wisler, Columbia, Lancaster County, Pa., 1859 March 18.

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William P. Cottrell writes to his friend back home about arriving at the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania (now Penn State) on 26 February 1859, details the chores each student is expected to perform, describes the furnishings in his room, and lists the courses and professors. Includes a typed transcript.

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Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania

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The Farm School Post Office was established 28 August 1858. From the description of Stamped envelopes, 1859. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 36348973 ...

Cottrell, William P.

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Wisler, John B.,

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