Harvey, William H., fl. 1876 to Blanche Kelso Bruce
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.232 Author/Creator: Harvey, William H., fl. 1876 Place Written: Jackson, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 March 1876 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.8 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Harvey is asking Senator Bruce to send him 4 to 5 thousand dollars to pay a settlement. He says that he could pay it all upfront but to do so would cripple his business. So if the senator could help he would pay it more gradually over the course of a few days.
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