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Deason, J.B., fl. 1879 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.009 Author/Creator: Deason, J.B., fl. 1879 Place Written: Brookhaven Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1879 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

This is a note of introduction for Charles Lee to Senator Bruce from J.B Deason. This letter just asks that if there is anything the Senator can do for Charles it would be appreciated.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Deason, J.B., fl. 1879

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