Incoming correspondence relating to common schools, 1843-1847.

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Incoming correspondence relating to common schools, 1843-1847.

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This series consists of the surviving fragment of correspondence received by the secretary of state in his capacity as ex officio superintendent of common schools. Most of the letters are from local school officials and concern a monthly publication called the "District School Journal," apparently published under the auspices of the secretary of state.

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