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Baker, H.E. Jr., fl. 1875 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.169 Author/Creator: Baker, H.E. Jr., fl. 1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 December 1875 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Baker is writing Senator Bruce to inquire to the possibility of a position as Doorkeeper on the Senate Floor.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Baker, H.E. Jr., fl. 1875

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