Letter : Cedar Hill, Anacostia, D.C., to Rev. [E. Ranken, D.D.], 1894 Dec. 26.

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Letter : Cedar Hill, Anacostia, D.C., to Rev. [E. Ranken, D.D.], 1894 Dec. 26.

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Expresses thanks for the words of comfort on the death of an aunt. Mentions that his wife is still in Western New York for the funeral.

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