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Stearns, George L. (George Luther), 1809-1967 to Samuel Johnson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00680.01 Author/Creator: Stearns, George L. (George Luther), 1809-1967 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 23, 1855 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 24 cm Order a Copy

Stearns, an abolitionist, asks if Reverend Johnson would like him to join him on a trip to Niagara.

Stearns, Geo. L. (George Luther), 1809-1867
Johnson, Samuel, 1792-1869

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