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Yerger, Alex, fl. 1876-1879 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.201 Author/Creator: Yerger, Alex, fl. 1876-1879 Place Written: Floreyville, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1876 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 24.3 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Yerger wants a position as superintendent of education in Mississippi and wants Senator Bruce's recommendation and influence in getting the position.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Yerger, Alex, fl. 1876

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