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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

seeks a recommendation for his son. Written in Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C..

GLC09400.484

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks to be reinstated in treasury.

GLC09400.486

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for E.B. Ewyn as Post Master of Hernando De Soto County.

GLC09400.488

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

applying for the post office and wants the senator to write a letter on his behalf to the P.M. palmer.

GLC09400.489

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

reminds senator of his promise to try to have his son transferred.

GLC09400.490

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that most people are in favor of the current Post Master

GLC09400.491

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks senator to aid Saul B. Raymond.

GLC09400.495

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for covering asst. Treasurer for four dollars in the of New York County vs. Harry's [illegible]

GLC09400.496

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants E.B Geoyn appointed Post Master of Hernando.

GLC09400.498

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants the report on cotton worm. wants to know if there is any prospect of getting a post office in Kentucky.

GLC09400.499

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants a post office at Pelehatchue.

GLC09400.500

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

acknowledges receipt of circular advocating Blaine and Bruce. It meet his approval and he has read it to many colored friends.

GLC09400.501

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

in regard to blunder made in telegraphing. was mistaken in Mr. Kimball's first name.

GLC09400.502

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

introducing H.B Bromwell.

GLC09400.503

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

mentions "hostility of rascally white office holders."

GLC09400.505

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

concerned about a bill the senator introduced.

GLC09400.506

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants the Post Master at Grenada removed and Col. B.C. Adams appointed supervisor of the mint at New Orleans.

GLC09400.507

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants senator to recommend Lee Jarvis for supervisor of the census.

GLC09400.508

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for getting the appointment of Post Master. notes that he currently holds a seat in the legislature and will have to give that up in order to be Post Master because it is against the rules of the post office to hold both positions.

GLC09400.509

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks senator to help her sister Queenie, whose health is poor, to find a place by the 1st of July.

GLC09400.511

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests the Agricultural Report for 1879.

GLC09400.512

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests Hayden's Reports of surveys in the West.

GLC09400.513

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

desires the endorsement of the Republican party for his paper A Fool's Errand.

GLC09400.519

Advertisement for A Fool's Errand and A Compend of the Elements of Fact

GLC09400.520

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to know when he'll be able to call on the Senator

GLC09400.521

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

desires appointment for supervisor of census.

GLC09400.523

to Mrs. Bruce

offers present as token of appreciation for all the favors her husband has done for him.

GLC09400.524

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

his wife and sisters have made a garment for the senator's baby as a token of their appreciation.

GLC09400.525

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

notes the vacancy in the special agency corps of the interior department; wants the place.

GLC09400.526

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

urges senator to rush Terry Robinson's pension bill.

GLC09400.527

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thinks it necessary for the Post Master to be removed to ensure the success of the Republican party,

GLC09400.528

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that efforts are being made to close the post office at Othello. says the office is necessary despite public opinion that it is dead. wants senator to use influence to keep it open.

GLC09400.529

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wnats to borrow $25 for 10 or 12 days.

GLC09400.530

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

in regard to publication of senator's letter on vice presidency.

GLC09400.531

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to be in charge of the post office as soon as possible.

GLC09400.533

Rules for choosing a census supervisor

GLC09400.534

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants appointment for a route agent.

GLC09400.535

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks senate to see Post Master general to get mail contracts for HBM Clure.

GLC09400.536

to Brother

thanks him for sending him food. glad to hear that he is well. have had bad times concerning the food that is currently available. other side dated March 14th. handwriting very shaky.

GLC09400.537

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants appointment for Post Master.

GLC09400.539

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

sends letters addressed to Secretary of Treasury preparing charges against Hardy.

GLC09400.540

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to know when he will return. desires to see him as soon as possible.

GLC09400.541

to unknown

letter fragment. refers to the corpses of "murdered colored men." mentions that Davis is going to resign as a compromise. says he once unseated six democrats and seated six republicans, wishes it could have been 60.

GLC09400.542

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

says "yours came last month during my absence, it would be well to file your application for some specified place."

GLC09400.543

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for whiskey and cigars. writes that Bruce must enter the lists at Chicago and he cannot afford not to appear.

GLC09400.544

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Wells, a member of Congress is willing to call Secretary of the Interior in reference to her application and do everything he can on her behalf.

GLC09400.545

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hodge is waiting for a bank draft and wants it by the first of the month.

GLC09400.546

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants his nephew appointed mail agent.

GLC09400.547

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

sent a bottle of whiskey to the senator.

GLC09400.549

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

reminds him to go to the Treasury to have her reinstated.

GLC09400.550

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

reminds him of a promise he made to have him appointed to a clerkship.

GLC09400.551

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that the bad weather is producing poor crops and his wife is sickly.

GLC09400.552

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Mr. J.G. Reid.

GLC09400.557

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Mr. J.M. Stephens for U.S District Attorney.

GLC09400.558

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for B.H. Polk.

GLC09400.559

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants his son appointed post master.

GLC09400.560

to P.J.

will temporarily appoint Mr. Wall to the position of Post Master until he hears from P.J.

GLC09400.561

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

2 envelopes addressed to B.K.B.. letters are missing

GLC09400.563

to the Librarian

envelope addressed to the librarian at the Library of Congress

GLC09400.564

Anniversary Exercises of Greenwich Academy

for the graduating class of 1875

GLC09400.565

Calling Card for James Hill

GLC09400.566

Normal's 22nd Commencement of the Agricultural and Mechanical College

program which states that Blanche Kelso Bruce is the annual speaker. 2 copies.

GLC09400.567

Resolution of the Legislature of Ohio

protesting Against the action of the United States military authorities in the expulsion of certain members of the Lousiana Legislature. 6 copies

GLC09400.569

H.R. 4318

An Act to provide for the organization of the Mississippi River Improvement Commission. 2 copies

GLC09400.570

Message from the President of the United States

A convention, revising certain portions of existing treaties and further extending commercial intercourse between the United States and Japan. 2 copies

GLC09400.571

In the Senate of the United States

Resolution: steps ought to be taken to provide for an early termination of the fisheries and customs arrangements between the United States and Great Britain.

GLC09400.572

to R.C. Bruce

sending along some pamphlets

GLC09400.573

to Roscoe C. Bruce

a reminder that his subscription to the Harvard endowment fund is due.

GLC09400.574

Final Notice from United Mercantile Company

R.C. (Roscoe Conkling) Bruce owes $71.90 and has so far failed to pay.

GLC09400.575

Coupon for the Living Age Company (renewal and subscription)

GLC09400.583

to R.C Bruce

Congratulatory note

GLC09400.587

Memorandum from the Pennsylvania Railroad

GLC09400.588

to Roscoe C. Bruce

2 envelopes from Bloomer Brothers.

GLC09400.593

to Roscoe C. Bruce

GLC09400.595

to Roscoe C. Bruce

GLC09400.597

to Roscoe C. Bruce

GLC09400.599

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.600

to Roscoe C. Bruce

GLC09400.601

bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.612

to Mr. P.M. Harding

in regard to a land agreement. own 80 acres at present.

GLC09400.630

to Messrs. Frank and Reinach

upset that they have not received some important papers. believes the error lies with the Rosedale Post Office.

GLC09400.631

Taxes for Josephine B. Bruce (1884)

GLC09400.634

Taxes for Josephine B. Bruce (1886)

GLC09400.635

Taxes for Josephine B. Bruce (1888)

GLC09400.637

Taxes for Josephine B. Bruce (last half of 1888)

6 June 1889 (date payment was received)

GLC09400.638

to Josephine B. Bruce

thank you note. enclosing $112 for covering premium on gin policy.

GLC09400.639

to Josephine B. Bruce

asks her for the insurance policy on her gin.

GLC09400.640

Receipt for taxes of 1886- Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.642

Program of the Forty-Eighth Annual Meeting of the National Women's Christian Temperance Union

GLC09400.643

to Kelso Farm

GLC09400.644

judicial bill for Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.650

to Josephine B. Bruce

in reference to an annuity contract.

GLC09400.651

to Mrs. B.K. Bruce

invitation to college alumni event

GLC09400.652

receipt for Mrs. B.K. Bruce

GLC09400.653

to Josephine B. Bruce

thank you note for her payment of $352.

GLC09400.655

bill for Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.656

to Josephine B. Bruce

acknowledges the receipt of her letter. will apply $250.

GLC09400.657

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.660

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

received his telegram in reference to the position of Marshal of the Northern District of Mississippi. writes that if appointed he will fulfill his duties to the best of his abilities.

GLC09400.313

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that he will be happy to see him at the Department to discuss the matter,

GLC09400.322