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6 December 1876

Powers, R.L., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Powers is writing to Senator Bruce to ask him to keep an eye on Power's nomination to the Senate, and if there is strong opposition to let him know so he can come to Washington to defend himself. In the second half of the letter Powers mentions that the "motto of the Mississippi Democracy is to "Rule or Destroy the negro" and they are as cruel and unrelenting as savages in pursuing this policy.".

GLC09400.192

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