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Bell, C.S., fl. 1874-1875 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.173 Author/Creator: Bell, C.S., fl. 1874-1875 Place Written: Jackson, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 November 1874 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

An apology for not making a meeting with Senator Bruce, due to being stuck at the U.S. Court at the time of the appointment.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Bell, C.S., fl. 1874-1875

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