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Ireland, Jane L., fl. 1899 to Jake

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.038 Author/Creator: Ireland, Jane L., fl. 1899 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 September 1899 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

A letter between a man named Jake, and Jane L Ireland about a job that Jake was applying to but did not get due to the fact his brother already worked there. Jane said she would ask Bruce for help and see what he could do for Jake.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Ireland, Jane L., fl. 1899

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