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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
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
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
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
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
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