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Rosenbaum, C., fl. 1879 to John R. Lynch

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.113 Author/Creator: Rosenbaum, C., fl. 1879 Place Written: De Kalb, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1879 Pagination: 1p. ; 24.3 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

This is a letter from Rosenbaum to Lynch asking Lynch to please write to Senator Bruce on his behalf for the position as Post Master in Meridian Mississippi, as the position is now vacant due to the death of the previous Post Master. This item is related to GLC09400.114

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Rosenbaum, C., fl. 1879

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