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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.162 Author/Creator: Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886 Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 21, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 30.6 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Addresses letter "Dear Cousin." Apologizes for not writing more frequently. Says he is sick with a violent cold and severe headache as is his baby Carrie. Reports he sees Joseph's mother and brother daily. Informs Joseph of the many church revivals and conversions in the county. Expresses his desire for a "more respectable house of worship" for the Methodists. Mentions that Bell is all right.

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

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