Willoughby Newton, London, England to The Reverend W. Jeter, Richmond, Virginia
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- Box 7, Folder 4
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Letter of recommendation for Mr. J.C. Willing recommending him [JCW] for a professorship at Princeton College [NJ]; "Speaks with certainty of his [JCW's] character and capacity as an instructor;" remarks of his [JCW's] passion for Greek and Roman literature; assures that he [JCW] would be "a great acquisition to your [WJ] social and literary circles;" wishes the letter to remain confidential form the Boardof Trustees until his [JCW's] appointment is made. 2 pp. ALS.
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Special Collections Research CenterEarl Gregg Swem LibraryCollege of William and Mary400 Landrum DrivePO 8795Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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