Letters, 1822 March 30-1829 January 26, v.p., Richmond, Va., and Boston, Mass.

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Letters, 1822 March 30-1829 January 26, v.p., Richmond, Va., and Boston, Mass.

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Discusses an article he wrote for the Review; thanks Ticknor for offering his assistance in obtaining a Greek tutorship; mentions Choate's splendid oration, prospects of the College, politics; Ticknor is to order books from Cummings and Hilliard. Discusses the problem of education and the classics. Letter of introduction for George Allen.

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Dartmouth College Library

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Allen, George, 1808-1876

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