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Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.154 Author/Creator: Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877 Place Written: Rosedale, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 March 1877 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.7 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

A letter apologizing to Senator Bruce about a debt that Ousley is unable to pay to him at this time. This is the result of a bad crop due to to some flooding from the previous year. Ousley promises to pay as soon as he can with the earnings from this years crop.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877

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