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Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879 to James Hill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.041 Author/Creator: Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 June 1879 Pagination: 1 p. : Docket ; 24.5 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

This letter from Lehman is a request recently/soon to be open spot that Hall had formerly held. He is writing to see what Hill's opinion on him receiving the position now.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Lehman, Chas, fl. 1879

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