Autograph letters signed (2) : Cambridge and East Lexington, Mass., to the Rev. John Pierpont, 1834 Oct. 5.-1839 Dec. 20.

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Autograph letters signed (2) : Cambridge and East Lexington, Mass., to the Rev. John Pierpont, 1834 Oct. 5.-1839 Dec. 20.

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Asking for compensation for preaching a sermon and inviting Pierpont to take part in the dedication of the new church in East Lexington.

1 item (3 p.) ; (12mo and 8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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