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Hall, W.V., fl. 1878 To Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.037 Author/Creator: Hall, W.V., fl. 1878 Place Written: Huntsville Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 May 1876 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Hall is requesting Senator Bruce's help in attaining a position in Washington D.C. He said that he is trusting Senator Bruce to help him secure a position that is good for him and his family. Hall also mentions other Senators, particularly Francis M Cockrell, who would be willing to help both Bruce, and Hall in the endeavor.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Cockrell, Francis Marion, 1834-1915
Hall, W.V., fl. 1878

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