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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Lee is asking Senator Bruce for any help he could give to help Lee find a position; he has been unemployed for a year. The docket has a note on the bottom reading "no chance or hope".

GLC09400.145

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of two letters; both are from Josie M. Robinson, in regards to her appointment in the government printing offices.

GLC09400.152

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is to ask Senator Bruce if he can help Robinson reinstated in her former position. She was on the regular roll but upon the retirement of the former commissioner was dismissed, since then multiple people have been put back on the regular...

GLC09400.152.01

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Robinson is writing Senator Bruce to thank him for his help in finding a position. She is also letting him know that she was assigned to duty on the 18th.

GLC09400.152.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Pease is writing to tell Senator Bruce that he does not appreciate being followed and would like to talk to the Senator at his earliest convenience.

GLC09400.153

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Dedrick is writing to inform Senator Bruce that Senator Alcorn has demanded his resignation form his position as secretary of the State of Mississippi. He is asking Senator Bruce for his opinion on the matter. He says that if the Senator believes...

GLC09400.159

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hill is asking if "Bro James" is in Washington.

GLC09400.161

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a recommendation for Joshua W. Ward for postmaster in Greenville. A petition has already been signed and sent to Washington, Kretchman is just asking Bruce for additional support.

GLC09400.164

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Senator Bruce's brother is writing to say he received his letter of the 3rd from Chicago and had sent a letter the same day to Washington D.C. H.C also asks what course Blanche is going to take in the future with the Senate.

GLC09400.166

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Baker is writing Senator Bruce to inquire to the possibility of a position as Doorkeeper on the Senate Floor.

GLC09400.169

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sampson is writing Senator Bruce in thanks for his efforts to get him an appointment in the Revenue department, but the position as detective does not appeal to his sense of honor. He says however if there is anything the Senator needs help with he...

GLC09400.189

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Packer, is requesting a copy of the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, and a copy of the latest rule published for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives

GLC09400.190

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Powers is writing to Senator Bruce to ask him to keep an eye on Power's nomination to the Senate, and if there is strong opposition to let him know so he can come to Washington to defend himself. In the second half of the letter Powers mentions that...

GLC09400.192

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Florey is asking the Senator for help in gaining a position in Washington. He is a lawyer and would like to be employed in Washington D.C.

GLC09400.196

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Pease is asking to meet with Senator Bruce to ask him for a small personal loan until he is able to find work.

GLC09400.197

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Florey is letting Senator Bruce know what is going on in town and asking the Senator to send him a paper from Washington and copies of any public speeches he has. This letter is written on letterhead from another party, M.B. Sullivan. The letter is...

GLC09400.202

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hancock is writing to say he got home okay and that it was a pleasant trip to Washington.

GLC09400.213

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Seals is writing Senator Bruce to tell him that his health is good, but he asks the Senator to look after his claims and let him know what's going on in Washington.

GLC09400.221

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Shields is writing to thank Senator Bruce for his endorsement on her application for a clerks position in the Treasury Department. She says she has not received an appointment yet but is hopeful.

GLC09400.228

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hall is writing Senator Bruce to ask about a petition that was sent to Washington to remove Pease the Post Master of Vicksburg from his office. He has never seen nor signed this petition, but has been told his signature, along with other republicans...

GLC09400.229

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Brown is requesting that Senator Bruce go with him to the Secretary of the Navy in the interest of Mr. Green.

GLC09400.231

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Howard is writing Senator Bruce to ask for help in being reinstated as a messenger. She was furloughed in February, and has since run out of money and is in desperate need of reappointment to keep her home.

GLC09400.237

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Burritt is asking Senator Bruce for help in getting her papers back she is asking to meet with him in person.

GLC09400.239

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hooker is asking Senator Bruce if he withdrew papers in the case of Dr. Compton Stowe vs. Alexander.

GLC09400.241

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Lee is recommending J Wiley Carr for an appointment in any department in Washington D.C.

GLC09400.253