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Bryan, William Jennings (1860-1925) to Earl Cranston, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.052.01 Author/Creator: Bryan, William Jennings (1860-1925) Place Written: Miami, Florida Type: Typed letter signed Date: 22 January 1913 Pagination: 2 p. 27.2 x 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Bryan gives advice to a student on the "temptations that come from education" namely, "to forget God" and "to put selfish interests above the common good." Includes a clipped signature.

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