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Kingsley, Charles (fl. 1872) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.160 Author/Creator: Kingsley, Charles (fl. 1872) Place Written: Winchfield, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1872 Pagination: 4 p. 13.7 x 9 cm Order a Copy

Kingsley disagrees with his correspondent's optimistic outlook on the world situation. He cites the increases in armaments and the re-extension of Papal power (after the first Vatican Council) in "our once Protestant and fruitful land" as reasons for his pessimistic view about the future. He fortifies himself with faith that God has ultimate control and wishes for Christ's return.

Notes: A typed note accompanying the document indicates that the book referred to in the letter is "At Last," published in 1871.

Kingsley, Charles, fl. 1872

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