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Nugent, (fl. 1877) to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.140.01 Author/Creator: Nugent, (fl. 1877) Place Written: Jackson, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa August 1877 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 21.5 x 13.7 cm. Order a Copy

This letter is an outline of a bill presented to Senator Bruce in regards to legal action taken by Nugent and Mc Willie on his behalf of Senator Bruce. The legal matter deals with bonds given in the case of State vs Cordozo. The bill is $650.00 still due

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
McWillie, fl. 1877
Nugent, fl. 1877

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