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Harris, George E., 1827-1911 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.044.02 Author/Creator: Harris, George E., 1827-1911 Place Written: Jackson, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 March 1877 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

This letter was sent with the application of West, with an explanation and reiteration that if Pierce wants to keep the position the application is not to be presented. This letter also asks if John Hill would like to look, and sign the document. This letter references GLC09400.044.01

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Harris, George E. (George Emrick), 1827-1911

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