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Parker, W.H., fl. 1875-1876 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.200 Author/Creator: Parker, W.H., fl. 1875-1876 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 May 1876 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Parker is asking for a loan from Senator Bruce for 200 dollars that he will pay back with his next check on the 25th of the month.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Parker, W.H., fl. 1875-1876

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