Hancock, W.W., fl. 1876-1880 to Blanche Kelso Bruce
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.198 Author/Creator: Hancock, W.W., fl. 1876-1880 Place Written: Quitman, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 December 1876 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 19.1 cm. Order a Copy
Hancock is writing to Senator Bruce about the situation of the country, specifically the last election in which Hayes was elected president. Hancock mentions being beaten by Seagleton because republicans were "not voting in some of the Counties through fear of personal safety"
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