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Spellman, J.J., fl. 1880 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.032 Author/Creator: Spellman, J.J., fl. 1880 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 March 1880 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Spellman is writing to ask for seeds from the Senator who had previously sent some. He is particularly interested in Boston Curled Lettuce.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880

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