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Bellamy, Ralph (1904-1991) to Atlee Kohl

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.275 Author/Creator: Bellamy, Ralph (1904-1991) Place Written: Los Angeles, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: 19 October 1988 Pagination: 2 p. + env. 28 x 21.6 cm Order a Copy

A response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Bellamy writes of his belief in a "force" behind creation. He doesn't necessarily call this force God, but he does worship it.

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