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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 to Edward C. Delavan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04717.59 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Printed letter Date: 18 May 1857 Pagination: 2 p. ; 30.2 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Smith, active in the temperance movement, declines Delavan's invitation to attend an approaching meeting of the New York State Temperance Society. Delavan was a leader in the temperance movement.

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Delavan, Edward Cornelius, 1793-1871

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