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Tobin, John P., (fl. 1876-1878) to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.047 Author/Creator: Tobin, John P., (fl. 1876-1878) Place Written: Concordia Landing, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 February 1876 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.7 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

A letter to Senator Bruce on the conditions of levees in two different towns; Floraville, and Bollevar. He is also requesting help in workers, and money to repair the levees. Tobin also asks the Senator for seeds. There is a small raised image in the upper left hand side of the page.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Tobin, John P., fl. 1876-1878

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