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Thomas, Chas. W., fl. 1880 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.050 Author/Creator: Thomas, Chas. W., fl. 1880 Place Written: Griffin, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 April 1880 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 12.4 cm Order a Copy

This letter has three main focuses, the first is a letter of thanks for a note that Senator Bruce sent to a tenant of Thomas which he said was much appreciated and according to the tenant James H Osborne will be kept for the next generation. The second part of the letter is a request to put a good word in for Thomas concerning a position in the secretary of war's office. The third portion mentions a book "Adventures and Observations in Africa" which he recommends to the senator, and offers to send the Senator a copy.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Thomas, Chas. W., fl. 1880

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