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to Bill
7 October 1870
Barwood, James, fl. 1863-1870
slept with his door open the night before and someone walked in and took eighty dollars. discusses a land dispute in Omaha.
GLC09358.3
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
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
February 28, 1877
Hazelwood, J.M., fl. 1877
A letter from Hazelwood asking Senator Bruce for money owed, he says he has previously sent the senator a letter but had at the writing of this letter received no reply. There is also a mention of a man by the name of Jinnings killed a man by the...
GLC09400.058
February 15, 1876
Livingston, H.L., fl. 1876
Livingston starts by writing about the fact that a group of people have taken bricks from Senator Bruce's land, as well as some trees. He also notes that taxes, both personal and land are coming due soon and that he will include the amounts owed...
GLC09400.077
8 December 1875
Harvey, George N., fl. 1875
Harvey is asking Senator Bruce for help in securing a position in the Post Office of Iuka Mississippi. He says the position is held by a woman who is thinking of giving it up and recommending someone who has never worked in a post office, and has no...
GLC09400.181
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