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Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898 [Deed for sale of lot number 54]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05108 Author/Creator: Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 9 September 1890 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 35.6 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

Bruce, former United States Senator from Mississippi, signs as the recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. Hugh Nelson and James W. Greer sign as trustees, transmitting the lot to Charles H. Gladden. Howard M. Norris signs as notary public.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Greer, James W., fl. 1890
Nelson, Hugh, fl. 1890
Norris, Howard M., fl. 1890
Gladden, Charles W., fl. 1890

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