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Cooper, Anthony A. (fl. 1876-1884) to Ashley O'Rorke

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.074.01 Author/Creator: Cooper, Anthony A. (fl. 1876-1884) Place Written: Salisbury, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 February 1876 Pagination: 3 p. 17.9 x 11.3 cm Order a Copy

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, applauding his decision to become a teetotaling missionary, but suggests he go to Central Africa rather than India.

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