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Valentine, Martha, fl. 1846-1875 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.163 Author/Creator: Valentine, Martha, fl. 1846-1875 Place Written: Columbus, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 December 1875 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.2 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

This note is just an answer to Senator Bruce about someone's name. On the docket it notes that it was answered and a check was enclosed for 150.00. This folio also contains a blank page.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Valentine, Martha, fl. 1875

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