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Butler, Josiah, fl. 1836 to Rev. N. Wells

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.057 Author/Creator: Butler, Josiah, fl. 1836 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 July 1836 Pagination: 2 p. 31.4 x 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Butler talks of his desire to be baptized and join the Congregational Church, but suspects he is not wanted and rescinds his desire. The circumstances that prevented Congressman Butler from joining the church are unknown.

Butler, Josiah, fl. 1836

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