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Lee, James M., fl. 1877 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.313 Author/Creator: Lee, James M., fl. 1877 Place Written: Aberdeen, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1877 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

received his telegram in reference to the position of Marshal of the Northern District of Mississippi. writes that if appointed he will fulfill his duties to the best of his abilities.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Junkerman, Julius, fl. 1877

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