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to Blanche Kelso Bruce
2 March 1880
Spellman, J.J., fl. 1880
Spellman is writing to ask for seeds from the Senator who had previously sent some. He is particularly interested in Boston Curled Lettuce.
GLC09400.032
3 September 1877
Scott, Charles, fl. 1877
A letter in regards to a debt owed by J.E. Ousley, to Senator Bruce to the amount of 15511.84. Scott however, is writing to say that Ousley is in a lot of debt with no way to pay it off, so getting his money might be a difficult task. Scott however...
GLC09400.033
7 December 1879
Ross, J.M., fl. 1879
A letter from J.M. Ross, to Senator Bruce, about being sent to the Senate for an advancement of grade. Ross asks that Bruce mention him to those in charge of confirmation, as well as to Blaine and Anthony to get them to help.
GLC09400.034
to Jake
18 September 1899
Ireland, Jane L., fl. 1899
A letter between a man named Jake, and Jane L Ireland about a job that Jake was applying to but did not get due to the fact his brother already worked there. Jane said she would ask Bruce for help and see what he could do for Jake.
GLC09400.038
19 December 1878
Rhodes, Francis, fl. 1878
Rhodes wants to form an Indian Agency, and is asking Senator Bruce how to go about it he would also like a position as Sergeant at arms for the Noar's Committee.
GLC09400.040
to James Hill
21 June 1879
Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879
This letter from Lehman is a request recently/soon to be open spot that Hall had formerly held. He is writing to see what Hill's opinion on him receiving the position now.
GLC09400.041
21 March 1876
Lewis, John S., fl. 1876
This letter mentions that Lewis had previously sent Senator Bruce a letter that must have been lost. He mentions a note/debt that Lewis knows about and was going to suggest taking/paying for. According to the docket Lewis is a relative.
GLC09400.042
February 14, 1876
A friendly letter, the author discusses a friend that had visited the south only to return and call Senator Bruce the only true gentleman in the South. There is also a mention of a speech Bruce is making on "Pinchback". This is believed to be in...
GLC09400.043
March 1877
This is a series of two letters regarding an appointment to Office of States Marshall for the Northern District of Mississippi on behalf of O.J. West.
GLC09400.044
Daily, Josiah, fl. 1877
This is a recommendation and application for the Office of States Marshall for the Northern District of Mississippi. The letter is on behalf of O.J. West. This letter also says that it is in response to rumors of the current Marshal, J.H. Pierce...
GLC09400.044.01
14 March 1877
Harris, George E., 1827-1911
This letter was sent with the application of West, with an explanation and reiteration that if Pierce wants to keep the position the application is not to be presented. This letter also asks if John Hill would like to look, and sign the document...
GLC09400.044.02
12 November 1872
Stewart, Isham, fl. 1872
A letter from Stewart asking Senator Bruce to look into a petition put forth to oust his son Robert from his position of Post Master in Macon for a Mrs. Gilmero. He says that one of the only reasons the signers want this is because her husband John...
GLC09400.045
Tobin, John P., fl. 1876-1878
A letter to Senator Bruce on the conditions of levees in two different towns; Floraville, and Bollevar. He is also requesting help in workers, and money to repair the levees. Tobin also asks the Senator for seeds. There is a small raised image in the...
GLC09400.047
to Hill
8 July 1879
An answer to Senator Hill. This letter discusses plans for the Democratic Party in the south as they try to regain power. In the top left hand corner there is a notation that this letter is "Strictly Confidential" it is unsigned, possibly due to...
GLC09400.048
17 December, 1878
Tilley, H.H., fl. 1878
A letter that was sent with an article from the "Republic". The author of the letter received this paper and article from J.E. Daniel, a doctor from Jackson Mississippi. The article details a boy's conduct during a yellow fever outbreak. The letter...
GLC09400.049
7 April 1880
Thomas, Chas. W., fl. 1880
This letter has three main focuses, the first is a letter of thanks for a note that Senator Bruce sent to a tenant of Thomas which he said was much appreciated and according to the tenant James H Osborne will be kept for the next generation. The...
GLC09400.050
25 December 1878
Thomas, H.K., fl. 1878
A short note outlining Thomas's fear that white democrats are trying to push him out of his position as Post Master of Bovina Mississippi, with the help of Pease. He requests that the Senator Bruce help him to keep his position until a vote can be...
GLC09400.051
11 November 1877
Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878
An answer to a previous letter sent by Senator Bruce. F. Hill mentions that it took so long to answer, but he was in ill health. There is also a vote that took place that the Democrats won. There is a tear in the top portion of the page.
GLC09400.052
6 April 1877
Hall, T.C., fl. 1877
A letter from Hall concerning his son, who he left in charge of the Post Office when he went on a trip. His son is accused of stealing 3 hundred dollars of Post Office money. He is requesting help from Senator Bruce to help keep his position.
GLC09400.053
circa May 17, 1870
Turner, Milton, fl. 1877
A letter that recounts the election of a bishop to a local church in Mississippi. The docket mentions that Milton is a relative of Senator Bruce.
GLC09400.055
09 November 1875-14 November 1875
Natch, E.P., fl. 1875
This is a series of two letters, and a separate docket. All three concern the post office and appointment to political posts.
GLC09400.056
09 November 1875
This letter from Natch is about how he believes that Sterns is fixing an appointment of a U.S. attorney due to corruption and that appointments are necessary. This letter is accompanied by another document and a separated docket detailed in GLC09400...
GLC09400.056.01
14 November 1875
This item is a letter to Senator Bruce from E.P. Natch. This letter announces that he was appointed to position as Post Master of Holly Springs Mississippi, and is asking Bruce for advice in appointing an assistant that may not be approved by the...
GLC09400.056.02
This is a docket that accompanies by two letters by E.P Natch GLC09400.056.1 and GLC09400.056.2 this docket does mention that Natch is a relative of Senator Bruce
GLC09400.056.03
1880
GLC09400.057
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