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Blackman, H., fl. 1875-1876 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.226 Author/Creator: Blackman, H., fl. 1875-1876 Place Written: Brookhaven, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 May 1876 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.4 cm Order a Copy

Blackman is asking Senator Bruce to please see that his wife is appointed Post Master if he is removed from the office due to a report from the Special Agent.

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

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