Creating and operating a school in Belfast, Maine, as recorded in a file of 33 manuscript documents, more fully described below

by Nathan Read, judge congressman, influential citizen of Salem

$1,500 · Offered by Bartleby's Books

Having moved from Salem to Belfast in 1807, Read quickly realized the need for a school, for the needs of the community and his children, launching his effort to build something from the ground up; instrumental in its establishment, Read served on the schools Board of Trustees until his death. Old fold lines to most, some other light storage wear and soiling, but a very good lot. Item #70167 1 READ. Retained autograph copies of 1808 letters to Joseph

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