Grant, John Mason to Grant, Hannah, 1846 Dec 8
Item 2
Item — Container: 1914-15-0 Grant Box 1
Identifier: Item 2
Scope and Contents
Hears news of sinking of the Steamboat Atlantic, in which one half of the passangers died. Thomas Flournoy of Charlotte, VA, is coming to offer him a teaching job, which he accepts and provides details of. Writes about his first experience in physical punishment of students. Plans to teach for Mr. Flournoy for two or three years at least. Gives his opinions of slavery and the welfare of blacks in America as opposed to Africa. Details of his plans for the future. Copies an extract of Daubigne's "History of the Reformation."
Dates
- created: 1846 Dec 8
Creator
- From the Collection: Grant, John Mason, 1817-1878 (Person)
- From the Collection: Grant, Harriet Lucretia, 1814-1892 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
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7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org