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GLC09400.002
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

16 June 1897

Letter to Senator Bruce in regards to trying make an appointment with the senator concerning school issues. The name is unclear but it looks like W.J.S. Jackson

GLC09400.002
GLC09400.007
Collection Item
Broadside

A Policy for the Blacks. Letter to a Colored Mississippian

14 April 1877

Redpath, James, 1833-1891

This broadside is titled "A Policy for the Blacks. Letter to a Colored Mississippian" and is summarized at the top in a paragraph "The President's Policy Discussed by a Radical Republican - Duty Of The Colored People - No Further Allegiance due to...

GLC09400.007
GLC09400.011
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

17 September 1877

Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877

This letter from J. E. Ousley is concerning a debt that he owes to Senator Bruce. There are also mentions of a sheriff election between two men R. M. Wilson and W. R. Campbell. The docket is written over the text in red pen.

GLC09400.011
GLC09400.012
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

6 June 1875

Tilley, M.E., Mrs., fl. 1875

This letter from Mrs. Tilly covers a few topics. The major topic is her asking the Senator for support in being re-appointed to her job, at a higher salary on the 1st of July. She asks the Senator to remember her, and put in a good word in for her...

GLC09400.012
GLC09400.014
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

22 May 1877

Taggart, James, fl. 1877

James Taggart wrote to Senator Bruce in thanks for helping him get a job in the treasury. Also mentions that he used Bruce's name during the examination.

GLC09400.014
GLC09400.015
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

26 March 1879

Tachmyrtis (doctor), fl. 1879

A letter to Senator Bruce who was a member of the Education and Labor committee, from Dr. Tachmyrtis in regards to a positing on the Woodruff Scientific Expedition.

GLC09400.015
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 27, 1879

Little, Finnis H., fl. 1879

A letter of thanks to Senator Bruce for an appointment in Washington D.C.

GLC09400.024
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

17 December 1879

Ville, James L., fl. 1879

A letter from James Ville that is asking the Senator Bruce if there is anything he can do to help Ville in gaining a position in Washington D.C., as a messenger, or any other capacity. Ville starts by introducing himself and outlining his education...

GLC09400.026
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

04 April 1876

Temple, R.J., fl. 1876

This letter has a few points at first Temple is asking for a job in the postal service as a train agent. Then he asks after a number of people in Washington DC. Specifically he mentions Professor Minon. He also mentions some redistricting that took...

GLC09400.027
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

1 April 1889

Thompson, Victor, fl. 1889

A letter to Senator Bruce asking about Thompson's confirmation. Thompson got a letter from another Senator saying that he had been confirmed for a position, but upon asking a clerk in charge of the paperwork was told this was false. Thompson wanted...

GLC09400.035

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