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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.183 Author/Creator: Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 March 1876 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Hall is asking Senator Bruce for a loan of $200.00 for ninety days at which time he will be able to repay it. He asks that if the Senator agrees that he send a confirmation and if possible a Post Office Order for the amount.

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

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