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Shields, Ella, fl. 1876 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.228 Author/Creator: Shields, Ella, fl. 1876 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 21, 1876 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 17 cm, Width: 11.5 cm Order a Copy

Shields is writing to thank Senator Bruce for his endorsement on her application for a clerks position in the Treasury Department. She says she has not received an appointment yet but is hopeful.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Shields, Ella, fl. 1876

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