Bridgman, Laura Dewey, 1829-1889 to Mr. Williams
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.049 Author/Creator: Bridgman, Laura Dewey, 1829-1889 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 March 1862 Pagination: 2 p. 20.2 x 12.7 cm Order a Copy
Bridgeman, a deaf-blind mute who learned to read via embossed letters, writes of a deeply religious life. She fulfills his request for a letter, and offers Williams a prayer.
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