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Patterson, Ernest L. (fl. 1943) to Cordelia Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.035 Author/Creator: Patterson, Ernest L. (fl. 1943) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1943 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

A condolence letter from Ernest L. Patterson, written to Cordelia Williams after the death of her son LeRoi. Patterson expresses his grief and tells her to maintain strong faith in God.

Patterson, Ernest L
Williams, Cordelia Shelton (1884-1978)
Williams, LeRoi S. (1919-1943)

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