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Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.094 Author/Creator: Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879 Place Written: Brunswick, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 May 1879 Pagination: 1 letter, 1 docket ; Order a Copy

This is series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerning Ed Bruce, the Senator's brother and his request to purchase a house from Senator Bruce.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879

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