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Tate, T. S., fl. 1875-1880 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.529 Author/Creator: Tate, T. S., fl. 1875-1880 Place Written: Florence, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 April 1880 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

writes that efforts are being made to close the post office at Othello. says the office is necessary despite public opinion that it is dead. wants senator to use influence to keep it open.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Junkerman, Julius, fl. 1877

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