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Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.067 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: Mifflin, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 17, 1869 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 18.3 cm, Width: 12 cm Order a Copy

Eben Pearce writes about his congregation. Letter is written in pencil.

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

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