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Hill, James, (fl. 1876-1880) to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.016 Author/Creator: Hill, James, (fl. 1876-1880) Place Written: Jackson Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 June 1880 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25.4 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

A recommendation letter to Senator Bruce mentioning Mr. Ino Fuller who wants to be employed as a rail agent. Since another train is being added for the mail service.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880
Fuller, Ino B., fl. 1880

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