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Patterson, Ernest L., fl. 1943 to Cordelia Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.035 Author/Creator: Patterson, Ernest L., fl. 1943 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1943 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

A condolence letter from Ernest L. Patterson, written to Cordelia Williams after the death of her son LeRoi. Patterson expresses his grief and tells her to maintain strong faith in God.

Patterson, Ernest L., fl. 1943
Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1884-1978
Williams, LeRoi S., 1919-1943

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