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Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.248 Author/Creator: Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880 Place Written: Jackson, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1877 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Spelman is asking Senator Bruce to present a petition to the senate and see that is supported and passed.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880

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