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Ward, John Quincy Adams (1830-1910) [Emblem inscribed, "Pater, Filius, Spir. Sanctus, Deus]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.160 Author/Creator: Ward, John Quincy Adams (1830-1910) Place Written: s.l. Type: Sketch Date: circa 1830-1910 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.7 cm x 11.6 cm. Order a Copy

Means, "Father, Son, Holy Spirit, God." Graphite; wove paper; reverse side lined, "New York" printing.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910

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