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Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988 to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09573.01.22 Author/Creator: Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988 Place Written: Venice, Italy Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 July 1963 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 17 x 27.1 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to David Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 28, 1963. Opening of letter contains a Bible passage, a quote from Karl Barth, a quote from Bishop Palmer, and a quote from John Bailey. She expresses optimism about her and Davis' children. She says she will be going to an Italian Methodist church later with part of the group, while the other part goes to an Episcopal church. She ends the letter saying she has received no mail in Italy.

Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988
Wetmore, Harry Davis, Jr., 1907-1995

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