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Hale, Edward E., fl. 1878 to George

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.120.02 Author/Creator: Hale, Edward E., fl. 1878 Place Written: Perryville, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 July 1878 Pagination: 8p. : Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 24.7 cm Order a Copy

Hale's views on religion, the state of the Unitarian church, and what can be done about it though missionary work. He also corrects an article George--a fellow Unitarian clergyman--wrote about him and the Unitarian Church. Hale disassociates the Unitarian Church from organizations like the Roman or Baptist churches.

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