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Tarbell, J., fl. 1879 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.411 Author/Creator: Tarbell, J., fl. 1879 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 October 1879 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

"writing on behalf of the colored women of this city..." asks if he can find work for a sewing girl, among others.

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

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