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Stone, David L., fl. 1861 to William J. Whittford

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.103 Author/Creator: Stone, David L., fl. 1861 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : + envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."

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