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Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922 to Harry Paisley

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.254 Author/Creator: Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Typed letter signed Date: December 31, 1908 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 17.1 cm, Width: 11.3 cm Order a Copy

Wanamaker forwards a famous, out-of-print engraving to Paisley to cement their association in the work of the State Sunday School Association. Wanamaker writes: "The Sunday School work offers the best opportunity of usefulness that I know."

Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922

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