June 1877 Letter about life of Capt. Andrew WILSON V

June 1877 Letter about life of Capt. Andrew WILSON V

June 1877 Letter about life of Capt. Andrew WILSON V

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June 1877 Letter about life of Capt. Andrew WILSON V

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Andrew Wilson, Slator C. Hepburn Rev.

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Summary: This document contains a complete funeral sermon for Captain Andrew Wilson of Montgomery, NY, dated June 1877. The speaker, Rev. Slator C. Hepburn, utilizes Psalm 37:37 to characterize Wilson as a "perfect man" through his faith and service. The sermon details Wilson's 54 years as a ruling elder, his military and legislative service, his support for the Temperance Reformation, and his contributions to the construction of local church edifices.