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Heiderhoff, F., fl. 1875 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.168 Author/Creator: Heiderhoff, F., fl. 1875 Place Written: Shieldsborough, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 November 1875 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Heiderhoff is asking Senator Bruce to support him since the coming election caused the Democrats to take power in Shieldborough.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Heiderhoff, F., fl. 1875

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