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Davis, A.K., fl. 1876 to James Hill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.185 Author/Creator: Davis, A.K., fl. 1876 Place Written: Columbus, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 July 1876 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

This is a letter forwarded to Senator Bruce by James hill with a note from James Hill on the bottom of the page. Davis is writing in hopes of a position in the consulship of Trinidad. He is writing to James Hill for a recommendation to Senator Bruce. The letter has been forwarded to the Senator with a note on the bottom from James Hill asking the Senator for anything he can do to help Davis.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Davis, A.K., fl. 1876
Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880

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