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Dennis, Thomas, (fl. 1877) to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.115 Author/Creator: Dennis, Thomas, (fl. 1877) Place Written: Washington D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1877 Pagination: 2p. : docket ; 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Dennis is writing asking Senator Bruce why he had his horses taken from Dennis's stables and moved to another one. He is asking the Senator to let him know if anything was wrong, so it can be fixed

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Dennis, Thomas, fl. 1877

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