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Lawrence, Thomas, Sir, (1769-1830) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.186 Author/Creator: Lawrence, Thomas, Sir, (1769-1830) Place Written: Russell Square, London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1828-1830 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18 x 11.3 cm. Order a Copy

Has an extra ticket to hear Dr. Chalmers and invites recipient to join him.

Lawrence was a British portrait artist. Chalmers was a Scottish preacher, theologian, philanthropist, and leader of the Free Church of Scotland.

Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830
Chalmers, Thomas, 1780-1847

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