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Kirkbridge, J.J., fl. 1870 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.064 Author/Creator: Kirkbridge, J.J., fl. 1870 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: Circa 1870 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 20 x 12.1 cm. Order a Copy

A personal letter to the Senator, describing the poor condition of a horse of the Senators that was injured. the back page, which also has the docket on it is ripped, and missing a 7.2 x 12.1 cm section.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Kirkbridge, J.J., fl. 1870

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