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This antique recommendation letter was written in 1890 and uniquely contains four different recommendations by leading religious figures in Elizabeth, NJ area — making it a valuable collectible for history enthusiasts. The letter provides insight into the social and religious dynamics of the pre-1900 time period and is a unique addition to any collection of correspondence from that era.
One page signed by:
Rev Carter Jones - Former Pastor of First Baptist Church in Elizabeth NJ. Notably, his father was the personal minister of Robert E Lee.
Fr Marion McAllister, Rector of Trinity Church in Elizabeth NJ
John Gillespie, Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions in NYC
John W Teal, Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth NJ
All ephemera has wear commensurate to age, including, potentially: nicks, folds, smudges, rips at edges, stains, old smells, minor rips at folds , small holes, and other imperfections. You get what you see :)
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