Anne M. Purvis during American Civil War

Eulogy for Anne M. Purvis of Maine, who worked and taught among freed slaves after the Civil War in Washington, Richmond, and Hampton. Main eulogy delivered by Rev. Francis F. Grimke, author, civic leader in Washington, D.C., and famed African American pastor of 15th St. Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.

Cover title.

"Remarks of Rev. Francis J. Grimke": p. 9-13.

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

LC copy has pencilled inscriptions on cover: Anna E. Murray, 934 S. St.; Memorial Services, Colored Orphans Home, Wash. D.C. for Mrs. [Anne M. Purvis] Wash. D.C. 1899.

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01/01/1899

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