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Henderson, W.S., fl. 1878 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.340 Author/Creator: Henderson, W.S., fl. 1878 Place Written: Haudsboro, MS Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 2, 1878 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14.5 cm, Width: 22.3 cm Order a Copy

now that he has accepted the position of collector of customs, he waiting the arrival of the oath. requests that Bruce speed things up so he can begin as possible.

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

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