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Jones, Simon, fl. 1877 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.254 Author/Creator: Jones, Simon, fl. 1877 Place Written: Enterprise, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 May 1877 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Jones is asking Senator Bruce to use his influence and insure his continued position as collector in Enterprise.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Jones, Simon, fl. 1877

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