27 November 1875

Thompson, Albert D., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Thompson asking Senator Bruce for help securing a position as school teacher for himself and his wife in another county since he wants to leave his current placement in De Soto county due to threats of violence, and a pay cut. Thompson is also the Col. of the militia in his county, and as a result is a target for threats and abuse from the Democrats that had recently took power of his county.

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