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Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.011 Author/Creator: Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 September 1877 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.6 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

This letter from J. E. Ousley is concerning a debt that he owes to Senator Bruce. There are also mentions of a sheriff election between two men R. M. Wilson and W. R. Campbell. The docket is written over the text in red pen.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877
Wilson, R.M., fl. 1877
Campbell, W.R., fl. 1877

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