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In the spring of 1826, with the profits of his schoolmastership, he went to Europe, and traveled there a little more than a year.

From International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 by Various

Ezekiel began his studies and entered college the year Daniel graduated; but the resources were running low, so low that the law had to be abandoned and money earned without delay; and hence the schoolmastership.

From Daniel Webster by Lodge, Henry Cabot

The six months of his schoolmastership were a period of great activity.

From McClure's Magazine December, 1895 by Tarbell, Ida M.

This is the system and this is the schoolmastership expressly sanctioned by the Bishops of London and Chester.

From Superstition Unveiled by Southwell, Charles

Well, now I must look out for that imaginary schoolmastership, and see what I can do for dear Edie.

From Philistia by Allen, Grant