Letter: Bloomington, [Ill.], to [Samuel Willard], 1858 July 12.

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Letter: Bloomington, [Ill.], to [Samuel Willard], 1858 July 12.

Describes teaching position available at the normal school. Includes comment added by Willard.

1 item (3 p.); 26 cm.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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