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Yerger, J.R., fl. 1983 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.124 Author/Creator: Yerger, J.R., fl. 1983 Place Written: Jackson, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 August 1983 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

This letter is described by the term political on the docket. There are a series of names and positions. The post office is mentioned a few times as well.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Yerger, J.R., fl. 1983

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