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Manners, David, fl. 1978-1987 to Alan Brock re: death and eternal existence

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.174 Author/Creator: Manners, David, fl. 1978-1987 Place Written: Santa Barbara, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1978-1987 circa Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 27.9 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Actor David Manners writes about death and eternal existence as a response to Brock's "record of human horrors," apparently attempting to cheer him up. He mentions giving Alan Irene Rich's address, invites him to visit, and mentions names of some famous people that live in Santa Barbara. Signed with first name and a smiley face.

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