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Dedrick, W.W., fl. 1875-1876 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.158 Author/Creator: Dedrick, W.W., fl. 1875-1876 Place Written: Jackson, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 December 1875 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

A letter to Senator Bruce advising him that McKees is after the Senator and regularly speaks ill of him. He also discusses his position as United States Attorney.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Dedrick, W.W., fl. 1875-1876

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