Willella Highgate to Rev. George Whipple, Dec. 8, 1865

Title
Willella Highgate to Rev. George Whipple, Dec. 8, 1865
Date
12-08-1865
Creator
Willella Highgate
Description
Willella Highgate writes from Philadelphia to the A.M.A. seeking their support, informing them that she has been invited to teach at Louisville, Kentucky. She adds that she has been an assistant teacher at Binghamton, NY, and a teacher at Darlington, Md. She would prefer to be employed for six months, and names Rev. Strieby as a reference.
School
Darlington aka Hosanna or Berkley
Related Financial Supporters
American Missionary Association
Source
American Missionary Association Papers. Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA. Contact for use and licensing permissions.
Transcript
1123 Shippen Street
Philad 12 mo. 8. 1865.
Rev. Geo. Whipple
Dear Sir;
I recd a letter from Rev. W. F. Butler of Louisville Ky wishing me to go there and teach for them[.] He said that he had made an application for me to Rev. M. E. Strieby, and that he had accepted me.
I have taught as assistant teacher at Binghamton N.Y. also Montrose Pa. and last summer was teaching at Darlington Md. under the A.M. Association.
I belong to a Baptist church in Syracuse N.Y. and can give you (if necessary) a letter of christian commendation[.] If you wish references as regards my teaching &c. I refer to Mr Strieby whose church I attended for a great many years- I would like to be employed for six months.
I would like to hear from you at your earliest convenience for a friend of mine is going to Louisville and he would accompany me.
Respectfully,
Willella C. Highgate
1123. Shippen St.

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