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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 To the Christians of Peterboro and its vicinity

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04717.45 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Printed document Date: February 25, 1842 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 27.4 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Smith disagrees with removing a Baptist Church in Peterboro and building a Methodist Church. Argues against sectarianism. Contains cloth tape along left edge.

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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