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Powell, Samuel William, fl. 1880 Notes on "Pen Slavery: For the Christian Statesman"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.104 Author/Creator: Powell, Samuel William, fl. 1880 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa October 3, 1880 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

This is a system for ministers, editors, lawyers, and literary people to write more quickly, mostly using abbreviations and utilizing speed techniques. Notes are handwritten on the back of a Presbyterian Alliance agreement.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Powell, Samuel William, fl. 1880

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