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Knight, William (1929-) to Rev. John Narbutt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.162 Author/Creator: Knight, William (1929-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 January 1979 Pagination: 4 p. 26.6 x 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Knight, a colonel in the U.S. Airforce, congratulates Narbutt on his 100th birthday. He argues that increased knowledge and exploration of space are not incompatible with faith in God.

Knight, William, 1929-

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