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Shattuck, A.A., fl. 1880 to General A. Ames

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.126 Author/Creator: Shattuck, A.A., fl. 1880 Place Written: West Point, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 March 1880 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.8 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

This letter to General Ames is asking for a recommendation to the position of Post Master in West Point Mississippi. Shattuck is asking that the general forward the letter and recommendation to Senator Bruce to give the president.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Shattuck, A.A., fl. 1880
Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933

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