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Garrison, William Lloyd (1838-1909) to Mr. C.D. Blackhall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07483.08 Author/Creator: Garrison, William Lloyd (1838-1909) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 January 1900 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.5 x 14.8 cm.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07483.08 Author/Creator: Garrison, William Lloyd (1838-1909) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 January 1900 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.5 x 14.8 cm.

Summary of Content: Garrison Jr., the son of the abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison, thanks Blackhall for the copy of Reverend L. M. Powers discourse, "The Spiritual Needs of the Universalist Church." Offers a different title for the piece, "A plan for the Church Universal." Wishes more sermons on the same subject would be preached. On stationary of Carrison & Howe Commercial Paper and Investment Securities, Boston.

People: Garrison, William Lloyd, 1838-1909

Historical Era: Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929

Subjects: Progressive EraReligion

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