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Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.096 Author/Creator: Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 July 1879 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

A note from Tarbell who is telling the Senator that the President wants his papers, and claims by the end of the week. Tarbell also notes that a lot of Candidates, and Senators are on his list. Tarbell also offers to pay the Senator's expenses.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879

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