[Letter from Charles Marechal to J. D. Giddings and Morris - June 3, 1872]

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Letter from Charles Marechal to Giddings and Morris. Marechal explains that he has heard of a vacant position in the French and German department of Soule University and would like more information as well as advice from Giddings and Morris, who hold considerable influence over the institution. Marechal has spent most of his twenty years in Mobile teaching modern languages and assisting the English department at Barton Academy. His background also includes various positions in institutions in the northern states. He was born and educated in France and has great familiarity with the German language. Marechal has many recommendations and … continued below

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[4] p.; 26 x 41 cm , folded to 26 x 21 cm

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Marechal, Charles June 3, 1872.

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  • Main Title: [Letter from Charles Marechal to J. D. Giddings and Morris - June 3, 1872]
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Letter from Charles Marechal to Giddings and Morris. Marechal explains that he has heard of a vacant position in the French and German department of Soule University and would like more information as well as advice from Giddings and Morris, who hold considerable influence over the institution. Marechal has spent most of his twenty years in Mobile teaching modern languages and assisting the English department at Barton Academy. His background also includes various positions in institutions in the northern states. He was born and educated in France and has great familiarity with the German language. Marechal has many recommendations and testimonials attesting to his character and competency that he is prepared to send to the university.

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[4] p.; 26 x 41 cm , folded to 26 x 21 cm

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Funded in part by the Institute of Museum & Library Services and the Texas State Library & Archives Commission (2015).

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  • Accession or Local Control No: Giddings-Box1-Folder1-1872-06-03-Mobile-SM
  • OCLC: 898041182
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth595190

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Marechal, Charles. [Letter from Charles Marechal to J. D. Giddings and Morris - June 3, 1872], letter, June 3, 1872; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth595190/: accessed December 8, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Southwestern University.

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