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to Blanche Kelso Bruce
29 December 1878
Yerger, Alex, fl. 1876-1879
relative to note of hand for $25.
GLC09400.438
January 31, 1879
Thomson, G.H., fl. 1879
encloses papers to be mailed to Harabon.
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8 August 1879
James, B.J., fl. 1878-1879
thanks him for forwarding a copy of the Congressional Record
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5 October 1879
Thompson, Victor, fl. 1879
wants to speak with him about having a position when he visits.
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January 29, 1879
Truheart, H.N., fl. 1879
wants Cass C. Allenburg appointed P.M at Lexington.
GLC09400.444
10 March 1879
Henderson, R.L., fl. 1879
letter of recommendation for J.R. Smith for Deputy Collector.
GLC09400.445
engraving of Blanche Kelso Bruce and other members of the Senate (James T. Rapier, H.R. Revels, J.H. Rainey, and John R. Lynch.)
1875
Wellstood and Co.
GLC09400.447
4 March 1879
introducing Mr. Gage, his chief clerk
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7 June 1879
Hart, Thomas W., fl. 1879
introducing Mr. Ralph Ballion as a candidate for a possible position.
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16 April 1879
Hunt, Thomas W., fl. 1877-1879
wants his son appointed to cadetship at West Point.
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13 April 1879
Tindall, R.M., fl. 1879
talks about thre Southern States weekly for which the senator has a subscription.
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20 May 1879
Tate, T. S., fl. 1875-1880
wants the appointment for Supervisor of Census.
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covers the latest issue of Southern States.
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6 May 1879
Thomas, Victor, fl. 1879
in regard to his appointment as Deputy Collector. feels giving deputyship to Democrats will disrupt the party.
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22 March 1877
Hamilton, Jones S., fl. 1877
introduces Mr. St. Clair who desires a position in a department of the government.
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Sutherland, Rosa A., fl. 1877
encloses a letter from W.H. Gibbs recommending her and asking for the senator's attention to her husband's case.
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24 December 1879
Greens, W.H.H., fl. 1877
announces the resignation of local agent Willet.
GLC09400.461
15 November 1879
Ford, I.S., fl. 1877
letter of recommendation for Judge Hancock as Post Master
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12 April 1879
Bomman, P.S., fl. 1879
applying to be a census taker. includes a letter of recommendation from James Hill.
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5 March 1879
Buck, Geo. W., fl. 1879
writes he must annoy him for an appointment of some kind.
GLC09400.464
January 1879
a petition to get Robert Stewart reappointed as Post Master of Macon, MS.
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7 March 1879
Bassett, Ebenezer, fl. 1879
requests a photo of Mrs. Bruce for Mrs. Bassett.
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January 28, 1879
Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879
requests that he find a place for his friend Chris T. Brown.
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9 January 1879
Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880
requests that Bruce send him copies of the speeches delivered by Senator Blaine on the investigation resolutions.
GLC09400.468
January 10 1879
Hill, N.A., fl. 1879
wants senator to support appointment of Judge J.L Arnold.
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February 5, 1879
Beadle, Henry, fl. 1879
asks him to consider and report upon the case of Martha J. Robinson.
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26 March 1879
Cann, J.M., fl. 1879
asks senator for a copy of his discharge.
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24 March 1879
Brenham, fl. 1879
thanks him for his support for her bill on pension.
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January 20, 1879
Thomas, H.K., fl. 1878
in regard to his retention in post office.
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reccomends Judge Hancock for Post Master.
GLC09400.475
17 December 1879
Bauton, M.C., fl. 1879
acknowledges receipt of the Congressional Record.
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9 June 1879
Best, M.J., fl. 1879
asks for compensation in reference to an examination that must be conducted.
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9 September 1879
Tanner, B.I., fl. 1879-1880
wants to know if data relative to payment of taxes in the several states, by negroes, is correct.
GLC09400.482
February 18, 1879
Hale, Caleb Y., fl. 1879
wants the government to establish a daily paper, to be sent free to every family in the U.S.
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February 12, 1879
Timble, John, fl. 1879
seeks a recommendation for his son. Written in Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C..
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17 October 1878
Bailey, Peter, fl. 1878
wants to have Samuel D. Timble promoted to clerkship in the treasury department.
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8 October 1879
Tilley, fl. 1879-1880
asks to be reinstated in treasury.
GLC09400.486
letter of recommendation for E.B. Ewyn as Post Master of Hernando De Soto County.
GLC09400.488
3 January 1879
Tucker, Jno. C., fl. 1879
applying for the post office and wants the senator to write a letter on his behalf to the P.M. palmer.
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19 August 1879
Bailey, P., fl. 1879
reminds senator of his promise to try to have his son transferred.
GLC09400.490
Bent, C.E., fl. 1879
writes that most people are in favor of the current Post Master
GLC09400.491
Howe, A.R., fl. 1879
asks senator to aid Saul B. Raymond.
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January 16, 1879
McWillie, Nugent, fl. 1879
thanks him for covering asst. Treasurer for four dollars in the of New York County vs. Harry's [illegible]
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January 11, 1879
wants E.B Geoyn appointed Post Master of Hernando.
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February 20, 1880
Clay, G., fl. 1880
wants the report on cotton worm. wants to know if there is any prospect of getting a post office in Kentucky.
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25 May 1880
Simms, C.C., fl. 1880
wants a post office at Pelehatchue.
GLC09400.500
27 May 1880
Townsend, J.B., fl. 1879-1880
acknowledges receipt of circular advocating Blaine and Bruce. It meet his approval and he has read it to many colored friends.
GLC09400.501
21 June 1880
Hall, E.W., fl. 1880
in regard to blunder made in telegraphing. was mistaken in Mr. Kimball's first name.
GLC09400.502
1880
Harris, A.B., fl. 1880
introducing H.B Bromwell.
GLC09400.503
1 January 1880
mentions "hostility of rascally white office holders."
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