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Rolton, W.H., fl. 1876 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.218 Author/Creator: Rolton, W.H., fl. 1876 Place Written: Greenville, Missssippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 March 1876 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

A personal letter from Rolton talking about what a good friend he is to the senator and how he will always support him. There is a post script asking to be consulted on the future Post Master in Greenville.

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

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