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Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.101 Author/Creator: Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1876 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25.1 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

A letter to Senator Bruce asking for a loan of 200 dollars, for 90 days, as soon as possible. There is no reason for the loan. There is also mention of the impeachment of Davis Cordoza, and Ames in 1876.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Hall, P.C., fl. 1876

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