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Bumpus, Troy A., fl. 1989 to Atlee Kohl

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.278 Author/Creator: Bumpus, Troy A., fl. 1989 Place Written: Newburgh, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 November 1989 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; Height: 28 cm, Width: 21.6 cm Order a Copy

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter in which Bumpus describes his beliefs in two judgments (the white throne of judgment and the judgment of Jesus Christ) and the anti-Christ. He also describes his father's survival after a heart transplant and the remission of his own case of Chron's disease as miracles. Also contains a short biography on a copy of Missionaries of Charity letterhead and asks that the donation go to Mother Theresa. Bumpus was said to be the youngest politician ever in the United States.

Bumpus, Troy A., fl. 1989

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