Ida S. Marshall to Rev. John Kimball, June 14, 1869
- Title
- Ida S. Marshall to Rev. John Kimball, June 14, 1869
- Date
- 06-14-1869
- Creator
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Ida S. Marshall
- Recipient
- Rev. John Kimball
- Description
- Teacher Ida S. Marshall has applied for position of "Postmistress of Churchville." She requests that Supt. Kimball write a letter of recommendation to the U.S. Postmaster General. She has written to Judge Hugh Lennox Bond requesting the same.
- References
-
Hugh Lennox Bond
- School
- Churchville aka Asbury
- Related Financial Supporters
- Baltimore Association for the Moral and Educational Improvement of the Colored People
- Source
- Smithsonian, National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Courtesy of the U. S. National Archives and Records Administration, FamilySearch International, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- Transcript
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Churchville
June 14th 1869.
Rev. Jno. Kimball
Sir.
Owing to the Post-Office of this village being in charge of Democratic Parties, a removal is contemplated.
And with the approval of Hon. Charles Sumner, I am an application for the position.
This is my third year under the Freedmen's Bureau and Baltimore Association, and papers of my fitness from these societies will be sufficient for my appointment undoubtedly.
I have written to Hon. H.L. Bond and Jno. Core Esq., and they will forward their letters of recommendation immediately to Mr. Creswell Postmaster-Gen.
And if you will also please address him in relation to my fitness I will be very grateful.
My health will not admit of my performing any hard labor; and I cannot be idle during the vacation.
The mail arrives and departs at such times that it will not intefere with my duties as Teacher to be faithful to both during the session of school.
I feel that every time a colored person is placed in a position of trust it is another step towards the elevation of the Race.
If agreeable you will please forward your letter to Mr. Creswell tomorrow as time is limited.
Hoping that god in His mercy will lead you to favor me, I am most respectfully yours -
[[signature]] Ida P. Marshall. [[/signature]]
(Teacher)