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Kretchman, M., fl. 1875 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.164 Author/Creator: Kretchman, M., fl. 1875 Place Written: Greenville, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 November 1875 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 26.3 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

This is a recommendation for Joshua W. Ward for postmaster in Greenville. A petition has already been signed and sent to Washington, Kretchman is just asking Bruce for additional support.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Kretchman, M., fl. 1875

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