Letter to friend in Oklahoma from a teacher in Marinduque

From the Norman Democrat Topic Newspaper, Feb 3, 1905. A published letter to a friend back in the states from teacher Charles Meeker stationed in Boac. The letter covers a wide range of topics about Marinduque as observed by Meeker.

CHARLES H. MEEKER lived for many years with his parents northwest of Oklahoma City. A school teacher, he taught there during the early years before statehood, then went to the Philippines, where he taught for several years. he was retired from the Tampa, Fla., school system at the time of his death.