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Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.229 Author/Creator: Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: Hall, P.C., (fl. 1876) Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Hall is writing Senator Bruce to ask about a petition that was sent to Washington to remove Pease the Post Master of Vicksburg from his office. He has never seen nor signed this petition, but has been told his signature, along with other republicans are on the petition. He is asking the senator to check the petition and let him know the signers and if his name is present.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Hall, P.C., fl. 1876

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