Peabody, Ephraim, 1807-1856. Autograph Book, 1717-1849.

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Peabody, Ephraim, 1807-1856. Autograph Book, 1717-1849.

Autograph book kept by Unitarian minister Ephraim Peabody covering theperiod 1717-1849 and including letters from many leading Unitarians.

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