Papers, 1837-1867 [microform]

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Papers, 1837-1867 [microform]

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/301751180

The Gurley Papers include manuscript sermons and correspondence, a few transcripts of correspondence, an original and transcript of the sermon Gurley preached at the funeral of Abraham Lincoln, and a transcript of the sermon Gurley preached at the funeral of Lincoln's young son William. There are also several photographs of Gurley, some taken at Matthew Brady's studio.

0.25 cubic ft.

Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS

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SNAC Resource ID: 7284111

Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS

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