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Harrington, David, fl. 1877 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.251 Author/Creator: Harrington, David, fl. 1877 Place Written: Jackson, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 May 1877 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Harrington is acknowledging Senator Bruce's letter and hoping that the department keeps it promises and appoints him.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Harrington, David, fl. 1877

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