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Leas, J.N., (fl. 1878) to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.029 Author/Creator: Leas, J.N., (fl. 1878) Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 April 1878 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 22.9 x 13.9 cm. Order a Copy

Leas has written Senator Bruce to see if he is able to help him get a appointment in the New Orleans post office. He says "I have (strange to say) become tired of swamp life & bad whiskey" and would like a job that will let him move.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Leas, J.N., fl. 1878

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