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Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884 to Ashley O'Rorke

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.074.02 Author/Creator: Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 May 1876 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 17.9 cm, Width: 11.3 cm Order a Copy

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, thanking him for a birthday present and teaches him the motto "None but Christ."

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