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February 19, 1880

Murphy, Chas., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for getting the appointment of Post Master. notes that he currently holds a seat in the legislature and will have to give that up in order to be Post Master because it is against the rules of the post office to hold both positions.

GLC09400.509

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