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Tarbell, Jonathan, (fl. 1877-1879) to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.086 Author/Creator: Tarbell, Jonathan, (fl. 1877-1879) Place Written: Washington D.C. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 29 July 1878 Pagination: 3 p. ; 19.9 x 12.1 cm. Order a Copy

Tarbell is asking for Senator Bruce's presence for a meeting over the fate of Miss Wright with Mr. Mahon 1st Auditor. Mahon has taken an interest in Miss Wright and Tarbell believes that Senator Bruce's opinion will help close the case for her. This letter is related to: GLC09400.085, GLC09400.087, GLC09400.088, GLC09400.089, GLC09400.090, GLC09400.091.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879
Wright, M.J., fl. 1878

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