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Florey, H.J., fl. 1876 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.196 Author/Creator: Florey, H.J., fl. 1876 Place Written: Floryville, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 December 1876 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Florey is asking the Senator for help in gaining a position in Washington. He is a lawyer and would like to be employed in Washington D.C.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Florey, H.J., fl. 1876

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