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Robinson, Josie M., fl. 1879 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.152.01 Author/Creator: Robinson, Josie M., fl. 1879 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 28, 1879 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

This letter is to ask Senator Bruce if he can help Robinson reinstated in her former position. She was on the regular roll but upon the retirement of the former commissioner was dismissed, since then multiple people have been put back on the regular role and she is inquiring if she may be placed back on, or if not if there is any other employment to be had.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Robinson, Josie M., fl. 1879

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