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Lewis, John S., fl. 1876 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.042 Author/Creator: Lewis, John S., fl. 1876 Place Written: Terrence, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 March 1876 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

This letter mentions that Lewis had previously sent Senator Bruce a letter that must have been lost. He mentions a note/debt that Lewis knows about and was going to suggest taking/paying for. According to the docket Lewis is a relative.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Lewis, John S., fl. 1876

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