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to Blanche Kelso Bruce
7 July 1876
Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878
A request from Hall to Senator Bruce for a copy of the report of the Indian Affairs for 1875 or for the fiscal year which ended June 30 1876
GLC09400.099
February 20, 1876
Vashon, S.P., fl. 1876-1878
Mrs. Vashon is asking the Senator to please stop by her place of residence that evening. This note is in response to her stopping by his residence multiple times but unable to see the Senator.
GLC09400.107
5 March 1878
Servant, Samuel L., fl. 1878
This is an invitation to lecture in front of a group called St. Paul Lyceum. Servant reports that it was a unanimous vote and mentions two others that have spoken, Hans. Fredrick Douglass and Cramer of S.C. this item is related to GLC09400.109...
GLC09400.108
This is a separate docket for documents GLC09400.108, and GLC09400.109. On the reverse side of the docket is an unfinished and crossed out letter that seems to be a reference of some sort for a position.
GLC09400.110
23 March 1877
Dennis, Thomas, fl. 1877
Dennis is writing asking Senator Bruce why he had his horses taken from Dennis's stables and moved to another one. He is asking the Senator to let him know if anything was wrong, so it can be fixed
GLC09400.115
16 April 1877
Dorsey, Marie, fl. 1877
A note thanking Senator Bruce for the photograph he sent to Marie Dorsey. It also thanks him for being so kind to her when she was staying in Washington.
GLC09400.131
[Circular Letter re: Statement of support for the Nomination of Blanche Kelso Bruce as Vice President]
20 May 1880
Turner, J. Milton, 1840-1915
Turner and Bell are addressing the Republican Party with the intention of putting forth Blanche Kelso Bruce as a nominee for the Vice Presidency of the United States at the upcoming Chicago Convention. The two then discuss his consistent record as a...
GLC09400.133
Circa 1876
Burtown, Ino. A., fl. 1876
This is a short note that says the document that was originally forwarded with it was to be destroyed after reading. According to the docket the original document was about delegates to the convention in Cincinnati, which occurred in 1876. There is...
GLC09400.134
March 29, 1885
Herberb, R.H., fl. 1885
This letter is broken up into parts with each topic being centered and underlined followed by an explanation. The first section is related to Poland Water which seems to be used as some type of medical cure; the second section involves the Senator's...
GLC09400.136
18 October 1881
Washington, George A., fl. 1881
A letter to Senator Bruce to give the A.M.E. church more time to pay a debt owed to him. The reverend is asking if he can get more time on paying back this debt because he has only recently come to the church, which was heavily in debt.
GLC09400.142
16 December 1878
Lamb, W.S., fl. 1878
Letter to Senator Bruce asking for assistance in gaining an appointment for Mrs. Whelan.
GLC09400.143
20 June 1899
Leonard, M.D., fl. 1899
A thank you letter for all the efforts of Senator Bruce in helping to get a position for a friend of Leonards.
GLC09400.144
January 12, 1878
Lee, Henry W., fl. 1878
Lee is asking Senator Bruce for any help he could give to help Lee find a position; he has been unemployed for a year. The docket has a note on the bottom reading "no chance or hope".
GLC09400.145
January 28, 1879 - October 22,1879
Robinson, Josie M., fl. 1879
This is a series of two letters; both are from Josie M. Robinson, in regards to her appointment in the government printing offices.
GLC09400.152
January 28, 1879
This letter is to ask Senator Bruce if he can help Robinson reinstated in her former position. She was on the regular roll but upon the retirement of the former commissioner was dismissed, since then multiple people have been put back on the regular...
GLC09400.152.01
22 October 1879
Robinson is writing Senator Bruce to thank him for his help in finding a position. She is also letting him know that she was assigned to duty on the 18th.
GLC09400.152.02
20 December 1875
Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876
Pease is writing to tell Senator Bruce that he does not appreciate being followed and would like to talk to the Senator at his earliest convenience.
GLC09400.153
24 May 1876
Dedrick, Geo., fl. 1876
Dedrick is writing to inform Senator Bruce that Senator Alcorn has demanded his resignation form his position as secretary of the State of Mississippi. He is asking Senator Bruce for his opinion on the matter. He says that if the Senator believes...
GLC09400.159
19 December 1875
Hill, F.P., fl. 1875
Hill is asking if "Bro James" is in Washington.
GLC09400.161
20 November 1875
Kretchman, M., fl. 1875
This is a recommendation for Joshua W. Ward for postmaster in Greenville. A petition has already been signed and sent to Washington, Kretchman is just asking Bruce for additional support.
GLC09400.164
8 December 1875
Bruce, Henry C., fl. 1875-1879
Senator Bruce's brother is writing to say he received his letter of the 3rd from Chicago and had sent a letter the same day to Washington D.C. H.C also asks what course Blanche is going to take in the future with the Senate.
GLC09400.166
Baker, H.E. Jr., fl. 1875
Baker is writing Senator Bruce to inquire to the possibility of a position as Doorkeeper on the Senate Floor.
GLC09400.169
21 March 1876
Sampson, John P., fl. 1876
Sampson is writing Senator Bruce in thanks for his efforts to get him an appointment in the Revenue department, but the position as detective does not appeal to his sense of honor. He says however if there is anything the Senator needs help with he...
GLC09400.189
January 24, 1876
Packer, A.G., fl. 1876
Packer, is requesting a copy of the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, and a copy of the latest rule published for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives
GLC09400.190
6 December 1876
Powers, R.L., fl. 1876
Powers is writing to Senator Bruce to ask him to keep an eye on Power's nomination to the Senate, and if there is strong opposition to let him know so he can come to Washington to defend himself. In the second half of the letter Powers mentions that...
GLC09400.192
24 December 1876
Florey, H.J., fl. 1876
Florey is asking the Senator for help in gaining a position in Washington. He is a lawyer and would like to be employed in Washington D.C.
GLC09400.196
February 3, 1876
Pease is asking to meet with Senator Bruce to ask him for a small personal loan until he is able to find work.
GLC09400.197
February 4, 1876
Florey is letting Senator Bruce know what is going on in town and asking the Senator to send him a paper from Washington and copies of any public speeches he has. This letter is written on letterhead from another party, M.B. Sullivan. The letter is...
GLC09400.202
January 16, 1880
Hancock, W.W., fl. 1876-1880
Hancock is writing to say he got home okay and that it was a pleasant trip to Washington.
GLC09400.213
1 May 1876
Seals, Alex, fl. 1876
Seals is writing Senator Bruce to tell him that his health is good, but he asks the Senator to look after his claims and let him know what's going on in Washington.
GLC09400.221
February 21, 1876
Shields, Ella, fl. 1876
Shields is writing to thank Senator Bruce for his endorsement on her application for a clerks position in the Treasury Department. She says she has not received an appointment yet but is hopeful.
GLC09400.228
Hall, P.C., (fl. 1876)
Hall is writing Senator Bruce to ask about a petition that was sent to Washington to remove Pease the Post Master of Vicksburg from his office. He has never seen nor signed this petition, but has been told his signature, along with other republicans...
GLC09400.229
12 May 1876
Brown, Jack, fl. 1876
Brown is requesting that Senator Bruce go with him to the Secretary of the Navy in the interest of Mr. Green.
GLC09400.231
Howard, Eliza, fl. 1876
Howard is writing Senator Bruce to ask for help in being reinstated as a messenger. She was furloughed in February, and has since run out of money and is in desperate need of reappointment to keep her home.
GLC09400.237
January 11, 1877
Burritt, A.W., fl. 1877
Burritt is asking Senator Bruce for help in getting her papers back she is asking to meet with him in person.
GLC09400.239
4 January 1877
Hooker, Chas E., fl. 1877
Hooker is asking Senator Bruce if he withdrew papers in the case of Dr. Compton Stowe vs. Alexander.
GLC09400.241
3 June 1877
Lee, James W., fl. 1877
Lee is recommending J Wiley Carr for an appointment in any department in Washington D.C.
GLC09400.253
6 November 1877
Chief of Bureau, fl. 1877
"In accordance with your application, the Bureau has this day ordered the discharge of Hiram Johnson from the U.S ship Saratoga..."
GLC09400.262
February 14, 1877
Scugg, B.P., fl. 1877
confident that their candidate will be elected president. also wants Bruce to use his influence to give him the post office.
GLC09400.272
30 October 1877
Henderson, J.H., fl. 1877-1878
sent a petition for his appointment as route-agent. has just been informed there will be a vacancy in a few days. hopes that Bruce will reccomend his appointment.
GLC09400.276
February 5, 1877
Snow, Addie R., fl. 1877
asks that Bruce reply to her two former letters regarding the Post Office. according to present arrangements, he will not be paid, nor will it even pay rent on the office.
GLC09400.280
26 December 1877
Thomas, A. W., fl. 1877
thanks him for his position, but is currently only tempoarary. would like to be permanent.
GLC09400.287
1 June 1879
Brutt, M., fl. 1879
responding to his request to transmit a copy of the discharge certificate of James Mican, a soldier in the Mexican war.
GLC09400.289
Office of the Public Printer
18 June 1877
Defrees, Jno. D., fl. 1877
declares the hard work of the employees of the Government Printing Office and how they are absolutely essential.
GLC09400.292
February 28, 1877
Harrington, D.T., fl. 1877
asks him to secure a position for him in one of the departments in Washington.
GLC09400.295
25 October 1877
French, Spratt, fl. 1877
request that James W. Leemon take over the position of route agent because of the incompetency of the current route agents.
GLC09400.318
14 May 1878
endorses M. Ferguson as one of the Commissioners to be appointed
GLC09400.331
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
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