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Palmer, Raymond to Rev. Dr. Peabody

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.200 Author/Creator: Palmer, Raymond Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 May 1862 Pagination: 3 p. 20 x 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Palmer praises an article Peabody wrote in the "North American Review" on the American Board of Committees for Foreign Missions. He thanks Peabody for the service he has done for Christian missions. He remarks that he has heard Peabody will become head of Harvard, and is confident the friends of the college will find him acceptable.

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