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Parker, Alice, (fl. 1876) to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.054 Author/Creator: Parker, Alice, (fl. 1876) Place Written: Washington D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 February 1876 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 17.9 x 11.3 cm. Order a Copy

The docket notes that this is a personal letter. Parker seems to be either apologizing or accepting an apology from Senator Bruce for an unknown event. There is a small tear in the lower edge of the paper.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Parker, Alice, fl. 1876

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