Thompson, Albert D., (fl. 1875) to Blanche Kelso Bruce
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.019 Author/Creator: Thompson, Albert D., (fl. 1875) Place Written: Hernando, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 November 1875 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
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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