Coleman, George W. (fl. 1857-1886) to Joseph M. Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.162 Author/Creator: Coleman, George W. (fl. 1857-1886) Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 30.6 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy
Addresses letter "Dear Cousin." Apologizes for not writing more frequently. Says he is sick with a violent cold and severe headache as is his baby Carrie. Reports he sees Joseph's mother and brother daily. Informs Joseph of the many church revivals and conversions in the county. Expresses his desire for a "more respectable house of worship" for the Methodists. Mentions that Bell is all right.
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