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Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.172 Author/Creator: Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 April 1876 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Hall is asking Senator Bruce's opinion on what the future of Mississippi is considering the proposed investigation into the election. Hall would also like information regarding a possible petition that has been put together to remove the present post master of Vicksburg.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Hall, P.C., fl. 1876

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