Whittier, John G., 1807-1892 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.261 Author/Creator: Whittier, John G., 1807-1892 Place Written: Danvers, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 September 1881 Pagination: 2 p. 20.4 x 12.6 cm Order a Copy
Whittier writes that he is glad to see the doctrine of eternal hell and eternal suffering being abandoned. He believes that the future will provides an opportunity to turn and repent. He comments that he and his correspondent were on opposing sides, possibly indicating the recipient is a former Confederate. Whittier thanks him for an enclosed article and declines to read a manuscript due to illness and age.
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