Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896 to Archbishop Purcell
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.100 Author/Creator: Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 December 1870 Pagination: 2 p. 19.8 x 12.6 cm Order a Copy
Responding that he cannot adopt the Archbishop's suggestions. Although he believes Christianity is the greatest moral and social boon to man, he can neither avow nor disavow Catholicism before he has sincere and complete faith.
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