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Walrath, J.I., fl. 1843 to N. R. Chapman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06593.01 Author/Creator: Walrath, J.I., fl. 1843 Place Written: Clockville, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 29 December 1843 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 14.4 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Walrath and P. Briggs agree with Chapman's position, and will attend an event or meeting to which they were invited "if providence permitts." Signed "Yours in Christ for the slave..."

Walrath, J. I., fl. 1843
Briggs, P., fl. 1843
Chapman, N. R., fl. 1843-1845

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