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Harvey, William H., fl. 1876 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.233 Author/Creator: Harvey, William H., fl. 1876 Place Written: Jackson, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 May 1876 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 27.8 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Harvey is requesting that Senator Bruce endorse for him on his settlement of 9 thousand dollars. He has the money and just needs the endorsement.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Harvey, William H., fl. 1876

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