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Cash, Johnny, 1932-2003 to Atlee Kohl

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.280 Author/Creator: Cash, Johnny, 1932-2003 Place Written: s.l. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 30 November 1987 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 27.9 cm, Width: 21.6 cm Order a Copy

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Cash writes about accepting Jesus as his savior during church when he was a 12 year old boy. The memory of that experience served as a beacon to call him back to Jesus throughout his life. He writes that studying Scripture is vital for a Christian, and gave him strength in the entertainment business. He remains committed to his faith.

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