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Albert, Carl, 1908-2000 to Earl G. Hunt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.017 Author/Creator: Albert, Carl, 1908-2000 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter Date: 27 August 1974 Pagination: 1 p. 26.7 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Responding to Methodist Bishop Hunt's request for his favorite quotation, Albert cites the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12). He learned a slightly different version from the text given in the King James Bible. He also remarks that it has subconsciously influenced his decisions.

Albert, Carl, 1908-2000
Hunt, Earl G., fl. 1974-1979

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