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to Blanche Kelso Bruce
7 December 1878
Freed, N.D., fl. 1878
in regard to a reduction in the force and class of mail service.
GLC09400.337
January 16, 1878
Henderson, W.S., fl. 1878
writes that he prefers the office of collector of customs to that of district attorney
GLC09400.339
1 January 1878
Kriger, fl. 1878
Miss Kriger's Compliments and Regrets
GLC09400.348
5 January 1878
Thomas, Anna W., fl. 1878
asks him to speak to the Secretary about their protection.
GLC09400.351
28 November 1878
Jackie, fl. 1878
wants to a reserve a place for his friends to work.
GLC09400.352
February 27, 1878
Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880
a resignation letter. he is quitting to be a diplomat instead.
GLC09400.356
January 11, 1878
Peterson, Alex, fl. 1878
GLC09400.387
January 22, 1878
Burnwell, A., fl. 1878
writes he is in great distress because he has heard nothing favorable toward his application for employment. asks Bruce to use his influence.
GLC09400.391
January 31, 1878
Pierce, J.H., 1826-1908
asks what Scruggs' chances are in getting the clerkship position.
GLC09400.392
21 October 1879
Tarbell, J., fl. 1879
"writing on behalf of the colored women of this city..." asks if he can find work for a sewing girl, among others.
GLC09400.411
22 October 1879
writes that she received a letter from J.R Smith who mentioned alternatives in case he can't be appointed.
GLC09400.412
15 October 1879
writes that Miss Burnett is probably suffering at home from lack of supplies.
GLC09400.413
4 August 1879
Smith, W.H., fl. 1879
requests help for a friend of his that is unemployed.
GLC09400.425
3 December 1879
Rayven, K., fl. 1879
reiterates his need to secure an appointment for his lady friend.
GLC09400.426
to S.L. Lamar
March 31, 1879
Bayer, K., fl. 1879
regrets to inform him that he returned the recommendations he sent for "certain reasons."
GLC09400.433
February 1, 1879
Hawley, John B., fl. 1879
would be glad to see him at the department today.
GLC09400.440
February 2, 1879
Hardy, Alex W., fl. 1879
claims he will be in the hands of poverty if Bruce does not use his influence to get him appointed.
GLC09400.441
February 4, 1879
Teig, S., fl. 1879
wants his help in obtaining a position.
GLC09400.446
24 July 1879
Smith, M.S., fl. 1879
wants her sister appointed to the patent office.
GLC09400.451
21 July 1879
Caibu, J., fl. 1879
writes that she needs his suppport in obtaining an appointmentship now more than ever. expects a gernerous position.
GLC09400.452
13 July 1879
mentions Judge Humphries' death and how he wants to take his place.
GLC09400.454
2 May 1879
Tegarden, W. H., fl. 1879
thanks him for his appointment as Post Master.
GLC09400.457
February 13, 1879
Boulder, G.J., fl. 1879
thanks him for the map of the Holy Land he gave to the Sunday school.
GLC09400.473
7 March 1879
Cauley, D.W., fl. 1879
wants appointment as deputy under James Hill, who was recently appointed collector of the district of Mississippi.
GLC09400.478
28 August 1879
Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879
starting a new Republican newspaper called the Argus. asks for his subscription.
GLC09400.479
26 April 1879
requests a copy of the "Constitutions or Charters."
GLC09400.480
25 April 1879
anxious about the distribution of the Public Documents.
GLC09400.481
1 June 1879
wants senator to appoint M.C Chase
GLC09400.487
9 April 1879
Money, H.D., fl. 1879
asks senator to recommend Capt. Jones for census supervisorship.
GLC09400.492
10 October 1879
Lamphere, N. Geo., fl. 1879
encloses list of employees in the Treasury Dept. charged to state of Mississippi.
GLC09400.493
11 April 1879
Timble, John, fl. 1879
reminds him of his promise to see Secretary Sherman about an appointment for his son.
GLC09400.494
March 30, 1879
wants the public documents.
GLC09400.497
10 April 1880
introducing Oliver White.
GLC09400.504
January 12, 1880
Thompson, Victor, fl. 1879
requests that senator see Commissioner Raum and push settlement of his claim of $133 dollars for extra services.
GLC09400.510
February 19, 1880
Turner, J. Milton, 1840-1915
wants his influence to secure a position in the Treasury Department.
GLC09400.514
10 May 1880
Tilley, fl. 1879-1880
one of her sisters has recently died and she wishes to see Bruce about it.
GLC09400.515
7 May 1880
Turner, C., fl. 1880
urges the senator to look after his promotions.
GLC09400.516
27 April 1880
Gage, WIll Edwin, fl. 1880
in regard to the charges against Cal Hunt.
GLC09400.517
22 March 1880
Richardson, H.N., fl. 1880
wants promotion in interior departement.
GLC09400.518
January 28, 1880
Tanner, B.I., fl. 1879-1880
writes that it is most likely that Bishop Payne will be in Washington.
GLC09400.522
24 March 1880
Smith, J.J., fl. 1880
wants engravings of public buildings of Washington and elsewhere.
GLC09400.532
3 March 1880
Piskin, H.Y. fl. 1880
recommends M. Harrington for an appointment.
GLC09400.538
to H.B. Ware
19 July 1879
D., Chas, fl. 1879
informs him that there will be a reduction in salary.
GLC09400.548
Four Signatures
1875
Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
four signatures, one of which appears to be that of Blanche K. Bruce.
GLC09400.553
26 May 1897
Child, J.F., fl. 1897
has sent $130 to pay for the pledge cards, the reminder blanks and the tracts.
GLC09400.554
to unknown
Hurst, H.P., fl. 1877
missing first page.believes there should be additional deputies allowed. right now only 2 are allowed as opposed to 4 in Washington.
GLC09400.555
23 December 1878
Kennedy, Alice M., fl. 1877
is anxious about her position and asks the senator to stop in and see her.
GLC09400.556
Richardson, J.N., fl. 1876
requests his help in obtaining temporary employment at least with the Justice department
GLC09400.562
bill for Blanche Kelso Bruce
23 March 1897
comes to $450.
GLC09400.568
to Sir
5 January 1879
Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893
He was supposed to have an elocution lesson Tuesday evening but he has not heard from him. He checked to see if he had moved and found that he still lived at his present address. Includes docket.
GLC09400.658
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