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Wright, Henry C. (1797-1870) [Man's natural demands are God's only commands...]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.270 Author/Creator: Wright, Henry C. (1797-1870) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph quotation signed Date: 7 August 1860 Pagination: 1 p. 12.8 x 19.4 cm Order a Copy

Wright writes: "Man's natural demands are God's only commands./ Who so best understands the demands of his nature & most perfectly & healthfully supplies them, best understands & most perfectly obeys the commands of God." Removed from an autograph album.

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