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Palmer Jr., Walter Clarke, fl. 1869 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.100 Author/Creator: Palmer Jr., Walter Clarke, fl. 1869 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 1, 1869 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 14.6 cm Order a Copy

He expresses concern about the circulation of the Guide to Holiness, which requires 25,000 new subscribers. Many rewards will come to those who work diligently for God, and he encourages George May Powell to get busy canvassing subscribers.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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