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Howard, Oliver Otis, 1830-1909 to Charles Ellicoch

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.136 Author/Creator: Howard, Oliver Otis, 1830-1909 Place Written: Burlington, Vermont Type: Typed letter signed Date: 16 September 1901 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 28.1 cm, Width: 21.6 cm Order a Copy

Howard writes on stationary of Lincoln Memorial University, Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. He responds to a request for his favorite hymn. Howard writes that his choice of hymn depends upon his mood and gives several examples of hymns and moods. He considers "Rock of Ages" best for all moods.

Howard, Oliver Otis, 1830-1909
Ellicoch, Charles, fl. 1901

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