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Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886 to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.018 Author/Creator: Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886 Place Written: Delaware Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 August 1857 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 30 cm, Width: 36.7 cm Order a Copy

Informs his cousin that his studies are going well. Writes a great deal about religion, remarking, "Oh! my soul is happy in the love of God the more I write about Christ the happier I get."

Coleman, George W.
Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918

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