ALS, 1884 February 2 : House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to Susan B. Anthony.

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ALS, 1884 February 2 : House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to Susan B. Anthony.

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Maine Congressman, later Speaker of the House, writes to Anthony regarding a woman's voting rights bill he had tried and failed to get reported out of committee and thinks another attempt would be futile.

1 p. ; 24.5 x 19 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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