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Slafter, Carlos

educator, author, was born July 21, 1825, in Thetford, Vt.

He received his education at the Thetford academy, and in 1849 graduated from Dartmouth college. He taught one year in the Framingham academy; and for forty years, during 1852-92, was principal of the Dedham High school, Mass. In 1865 he was admitted to deacon's orders in the episcopal church; and for three years was chaplain of the county prison at Dedham.

He is the author of a Compendium of English Grammar, several novels, and various addresses on patriotic, educational and historical subjects.

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