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Livingston, H.L., fl. 1876 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.077 Author/Creator: Livingston, H.L., fl. 1876 Place Written: Floreyville, Mississippi Type: Autograph document signed Date: 15 February 1876 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 27.1 x 22.1 cm. Order a Copy

Livingston starts by writing about the fact that a group of people have taken bricks from Senator Bruce's land, as well as some trees. He also notes that taxes, both personal and land are coming due soon and that he will include the amounts owed. Livingston also asks what Pinchback's chances are of admitted to the Senate. At the end of the letter Livingston lists the Senators taxes and asks him to contact him if the senator has different numbers.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Livingston, H.L., fl. 1876

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