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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02338 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1827 |
| Title | Marinus Willet to Christian Miller reporting on the impending death of his brother |
| Date | 14 September 1827 |
| Author | Willett, Marinus (1740-1830) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports on the impending death of his brother and continues with a discourse on the subject. Discusses his belief in everlasting life for those who believe in the divine redeemer. |
| Subjects | Religion Death |
| People | Willett, Marinus (1740-1830) Miller, Christian (1767-1844) |
| Place written | Cedar Grove, New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Willett was a wealthy New York merchant and landowner. In 1770 he took up the cause for American independence and became a leader of the Sons of Liberty. In 1807, Willett served at mayor of New York City. Miller was a German merchant living in Albany. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |