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Channing, William Ellery (1780-1842) [Invitation to the ordination of Mr. William Ellery Channing]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07802 Author/Creator: Channing, William Ellery (1780-1842) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 May 1803 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 24.9 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

On behalf of the "religious society in Federal Street," Wright invites Knox to the ordination of Mr. William Ellery Channing.

Wright, H., fl. 1803
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842

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