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Clergyman Phillips Brooks Archive of Five Items

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Clergyman Phillips Brooks Archive of Five Items
<B>Clergyman Phillips Brooks Archive of Five Items,</B></I> consisting of the following: <BR><B>ALS,</B></I> one page, 5” x 8”, Boston, Massachusetts, December 18, 1877, to Edward S. Garlater, n.p. It begins, “<I>I would gladly help your Fair through the 'Telephone' if I could, but I am sorry to say that such an article as you desire is quite out of my habits…</B></I>”. Area of loss to top margin from seal breakage, else very fine condition. A very early reference to Alexander Bell's great invention.<BR><B>ALS,</B></I> two pages, Boston, Massachusetts, April 8, 1878, to unknown recipient. Here Brooks schedules services. Very good condition.<BR><B>ALS,</B></I> 2 pages, 5” x 8”, Boston, Massachusetts, April 13, 1886, to Robert C. Wiggins, n.p. Brooks declines an invitation. Soiling, fine condition.<BR><B>ALS,</B></I> two pages, 5” x 8”, Boston, Massachusetts, November 16, 1886, to Rev. Henry L. Ziegenfuss, n.p. This regards a church publication. Fine condition.<BR><B>ANS,</B></I> one page, 4.25” x 3.5”, Boston, Massachusetts, to Mr. Chester, n.p.. A personal request. Fine condition.<BR>Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) made his mark as a clergyman and author. At one time he served as Episcopal Bishop of Massachusetts. His enduring legacy, however, came from writing the beloved Christmas carol “<I>O Little Town of Bethlehem</B></I>”. <I>From the collection of Henry E. Luhrs.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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