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Lubin, David, 1849-1919 to Mrs. Stetson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.172 Author/Creator: Lubin, David, 1849-1919 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 August 1911 Pagination: 1 p. 24.2 x 15.2 cm Order a Copy

Lubin offers condolence to Stetson with a quotation from scripture: "The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken; blessed be the name of the Lord."

Lubin, David, 1849-1919
Stetson, Mrs., fl. 1911

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