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Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.157 Author/Creator: Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 May 1875 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

Buchanan is apologizing to Senator Bruce about keeping him on the eve of travel. He also wishes to make an appointment with Bruce when it is convenient to him to discuss further issues.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879

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