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to Blanche Kelso Bruce
6 December 1875
Dedrick, W.W., fl. 1875-1876
A letter to Senator Bruce advising him that McKees is after the Senator and regularly speaks ill of him. He also discusses his position as United States Attorney.
GLC09400.158
15 December 1875
Kimbrough, Robert, fl. 1875
Kimbrough is asking Senator Bruce for help securing a position in the Detective Service. He mentions that he would like help to become a member citing "there is not a colored man in the Employ of the Government in this Section"
GLC09400.160
18 December 1875
Valentine, Martha, fl. 1846-1875
This note is just an answer to Senator Bruce about someone's name. On the docket it notes that it was answered and a check was enclosed for 150.00. This folio also contains a blank page.
GLC09400.163
20 December 1875
Hodges, William, fl. 1875
This is a letter asking for Senator Bruce's help in getting Little Huggins, and Scullen. It also asks for Senator Bruce to help control the Post office in Jackson as there is no Republican Representatives in Jackson. He also inquires the reason for...
GLC09400.165
6 March 1875
Bell, C.S., fl. 1874-1875
Bell is asking Senator Bruce for help in keeping his government position. He is also asking for help for a friend named Ino. T Dunbar who would like a position in the Post Office.
GLC09400.167
26 November 1875
Heiderhoff, F., fl. 1875
Heiderhoff is asking Senator Bruce to support him since the coming election caused the Democrats to take power in Shieldborough.
GLC09400.168
February 16, 1876
Blackman, H., fl. 1875-1876
A request of Senator Bruce for some papers, and well wishing.
GLC09400.170
Blackman is writing for Senator Bruce for some garden seeds.
GLC09400.171
29 April 1876
Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878
Hall is asking Senator Bruce's opinion on what the future of Mississippi is considering the proposed investigation into the election. Hall would also like information regarding a possible petition that has been put together to remove the present post...
GLC09400.172
11 November 1874
An apology for not making a meeting with Senator Bruce, due to being stuck at the U.S. Court at the time of the appointment.
GLC09400.173
to Gov O. P. Morton
25 December 1875
Hitchcock, C., fl. 1875
Hitchcock is asking for Gov. Morton for help in getting a position in the government. This note was according to the docket forwarded to Senator Bruce by Gov. Morton.
GLC09400.174
13 December 1875
Hancock, W.W., fl. 1876-1880
Hancock is writing Senator Bruce to request some documents be sent to him when the Senator can.
GLC09400.175
15 May 1875
Boyle, fl. 1875
Boyle and Chapman are requesting payment of a cash bill that was enclosed with the note. No bill is attached.
GLC09400.176
26 October 1875
Sullivan, M.B., fl. 1875
A request to sign two tax receipts, and send the receipts back if the taxes have been paid. At the bottom of the letter there are some sums worked out.
GLC09400.178
Hatch, E.P., fl. 1875-1876
Hatch received notice to complete his bond, but believes this to be a mistake. He claims he has received no notice that the matter of the bond had been settled and tells Senator Bruce he would like to discuss it with him.
GLC09400.179
17 December 1875
Sumner, Geo, fl. 1875-1876
Summer is asking Senator Bruce for help in getting a position either in Mississippi, or Tennessee. He has no preference and whatever the Senator can get for him will be fine.
GLC09400.180
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
22 March 1876
Harvey, Henry H., fl. 1876
Harvey is asking Senator Bruce for his influence in gaining the position of Post Master in Greenville, which had no Postmaster. He claims the other two possibilities are not possible, since Dr. Young cannot make bond, and Alexander is not a citizen.
GLC09400.182
20 March 1876
Hall is asking Senator Bruce for a loan of $200.00 for ninety days at which time he will be able to repay it. He asks that if the Senator agrees that he send a confirmation and if possible a Post Office Order for the amount.
GLC09400.183
January 20, 1876
Trumble, B.F., fl. 1876
Trumble wants to let Senator Bruce know that he had seen Sterling in a store in December and mentioned the amount that sterling owes the Senator, and that Sterling said he would pay as soon as his cotton crop was sold and shipped. Trumble also...
GLC09400.184
to James Hill
28 July 1876
Davis, A.K., fl. 1876
This is a letter forwarded to Senator Bruce by James hill with a note from James Hill on the bottom of the page. Davis is writing in hopes of a position in the consulship of Trinidad. He is writing to James Hill for a recommendation to Senator Bruce...
GLC09400.185
11 April 1876
Trumble is writing to say that Sterling has paid; he is also informing Senator Bruce that his fee is $35.00.
GLC09400.186
24 May 1876
Florey, H.J., fl. 1876
A letter to say that there was $2200.00 collected in excess and that there is interest to pay on bonds. The letter also talks about a night where there was a fight; and someone said they would read Bruce's speech the next day but never came.
GLC09400.187
January 21, 1876
Owens, John G., fl. 1876
Owens wrote to inquire the price of the Congressional record for the present session, to its end. He mentions that he is a republican and former member of the legislature.
GLC09400.188
14 March 1875
Parker, W.H., fl. 1875-1876
Parker is writing to get Senator Bruce's support in retaining McKenna as the Post Master of Georgetown Colorado. a position McKenna holds, against opposition.
GLC09400.191
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