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Colquitt, Alfred Holt, 1829-1894 to Dr. & Mrs. Talmage

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.071 Author/Creator: Colquitt, Alfred Holt, 1829-1894 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Typed letter signed Date: January 11, 1881 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.9 cm, Width: 13.8 cm Order a Copy

Apparently written upon the death of Talmage's daughter-in-law. Colquitt offers his condolence and urges the Talmages and their son to find comfort in tears and faith.

Colquitt, Alfred Holt, 1829-1894

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