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Servant, Samual L., (fl. 1878) to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.108 Author/Creator: Servant, Samual L., (fl. 1878) Place Written: Washington D.C Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 March 1878 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 20.1 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

This is an invitation to lecture in front of a group called St. Paul Lyceum. Servant reports that it was a unanimous vote and mentions two others that have spoken, Hans. Fredrick Douglass and Cramer of S.C. this item is related to GLC09400.109, GLC09400.110

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Servant, Samuel L., fl. 1878

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