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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: 7 February 1876 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.3 x 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
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
African American History
African Americans in Government
Congress
Reconstruction
Government and Civics
Office Seeker
Letter of Introduction or Recommendation
Education
Reconstruction

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