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13 December 1878

Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerns a request by Kane to send a copy of a bill, as well as a book Kane wrote.

GLC09400.075

13 December 1878

Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The Chaplin of the U.S. Navy writes Senator Bruce to say he will be in Washington in August, and hopes to see him then. Kane also asks Senator Bruce to send him a copy of a bill introduced by Senator Hamlin that is relative to Naval Chaplin's. Kane also mentions sending a book he wrote that is to be printed on to the Senator. There is an accompanying docket GLC09400.075.2

GLC09400.075.01

13 December 1878

Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A docket that accompanied a letter from Jas. Kane, to Senator Bruce. The letter discusses a visit, a bill the concerns the navy, and an upcoming book. GLC09400.075.1

GLC09400.075.02

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