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to James Hill
6 March 1879
Sunut, J. R., fl. 1878
has forwarded an application for deputy collector to Hill.
GLC09400.406
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
25 September 1879
Richardson, S.H., fl. 1878
enclosing a letter from a mutual friend named Sam.
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3 December 1879
Leo, James M., fl. 1878
asks if it is too late to apply for chief supervisor.
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13 March 1879
inquires about his application for deputyship.
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12 November 1879
Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879
writes of the current challenges and triumphs within the Republican party in Mississippi.
GLC09400.410
14 October 1879
Tarbell, J., fl. 1879
letter of introduction for Miss Mary Burnett
GLC09400.414
Petition to Appoint Captain Thomas J. Reid to a Position in the Post Office
January 14, 1879
A group of Republicans are endorsing Capt. Thomas J. Reid.
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16 November 1879
Rosenbaum, C., fl. 1879
requests his recommendation for the post office in Meridan.
GLC09400.416
January 29, 1879
encloses letter of J.Reed who wants to be a route agent.
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1875
Ushom, L.N., fl. 1879
requests the procurement of an appointment to a route agency by J.W.S. Dodson.
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29 September 1879
Dodson, W.S., fl. 1879
asks for the appointment of route agent.
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17 June 1879
Swann, F., fl. 1879
asks him to use his influence to procure clubship for him in the Pension Bureau.
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23 July 1879
Smith, F.E., fl. 1879
writes to let him know Mr. Leachman is sick.
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to F.E Smith
1 August 1879
Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
glad to hear Mr. Leachman is recuperating
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receipt for Millie Bowers
February 19, 1872
Beard, John D., fl. 1872
mother of Morris Bowers, "allowed January 12th, 1872 on certificate for $285..."
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to unknown
29 July 1879
Temple, S. B., fl. 1879
requests receipt of Millie Bowers
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Lake, J., fl. 1879
sympathizes over his wife's illness. then mentions some business concerning Hon. Geo. C. Gorham.
GLC09400.428
14 April 1879
Hancock, Thomas, fl. 1879
letter of recommendation for Mr. J. Roberts.
GLC09400.429
16 April 1879
Smith, J.R., fl. 1870
asks if he can use his influence to get Bruce to recommend him for deputyship. he has written before.
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5 October 1879
Rawlins, J.M., fl. 1879
asks for his influence to get a position in one of the departments. his business is slow and shows no sign of improving.
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December 1879
Randolph, John, fl. 1879
asks what the necessary steps would be to apply for a departmental position.
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January 20, 1879
Woodson, Kenney H., fl. 1879
letters of recommendation for Thomas S. Reid
GLC09400.434
26 March 1879
Terry, Charles C., fl. 1879
inquires about his application for supervisor.
GLC09400.436
2 January 1879
Nugent, M., fl. 1879
letter outlining legal fees for the Harney bond suit
GLC09400.437
29 December 1878
Yerger, Alex, fl. 1876-1879
relative to note of hand for $25.
GLC09400.438
January 31, 1879
Thomson, G.H., fl. 1879
encloses papers to be mailed to Harabon.
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8 August 1879
James, B.J., fl. 1878-1879
thanks him for forwarding a copy of the Congressional Record
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Thompson, Victor, fl. 1879
wants to speak with him about having a position when he visits.
GLC09400.443
Truheart, H.N., fl. 1879
wants Cass C. Allenburg appointed P.M at Lexington.
GLC09400.444
10 March 1879
Henderson, R.L., fl. 1879
letter of recommendation for J.R. Smith for Deputy Collector.
GLC09400.445
engraving of Blanche Kelso Bruce and other members of the Senate (James T. Rapier, H.R. Revels, J.H. Rainey, and John R. Lynch.)
Wellstood and Co.
GLC09400.447
4 March 1879
introducing Mr. Gage, his chief clerk
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7 June 1879
Hart, Thomas W., fl. 1879
introducing Mr. Ralph Ballion as a candidate for a possible position.
GLC09400.449
Hunt, Thomas W., fl. 1877-1879
wants his son appointed to cadetship at West Point.
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13 April 1879
Tindall, R.M., fl. 1879
talks about thre Southern States weekly for which the senator has a subscription.
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20 May 1879
Tate, T. S., fl. 1875-1880
wants the appointment for Supervisor of Census.
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covers the latest issue of Southern States.
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6 May 1879
Thomas, Victor, fl. 1879
in regard to his appointment as Deputy Collector. feels giving deputyship to Democrats will disrupt the party.
GLC09400.458
22 March 1877
Hamilton, Jones S., fl. 1877
introduces Mr. St. Clair who desires a position in a department of the government.
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Sutherland, Rosa A., fl. 1877
encloses a letter from W.H. Gibbs recommending her and asking for the senator's attention to her husband's case.
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24 December 1879
Greens, W.H.H., fl. 1877
announces the resignation of local agent Willet.
GLC09400.461
15 November 1879
Ford, I.S., fl. 1877
letter of recommendation for Judge Hancock as Post Master
GLC09400.462
12 April 1879
Bomman, P.S., fl. 1879
applying to be a census taker. includes a letter of recommendation from James Hill.
GLC09400.463
5 March 1879
Buck, Geo. W., fl. 1879
writes he must annoy him for an appointment of some kind.
GLC09400.464
January 1879
a petition to get Robert Stewart reappointed as Post Master of Macon, MS.
GLC09400.465
7 March 1879
Bassett, Ebenezer, fl. 1879
requests a photo of Mrs. Bruce for Mrs. Bassett.
GLC09400.466
January 28, 1879
Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879
requests that he find a place for his friend Chris T. Brown.
GLC09400.467
9 January 1879
Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880
requests that Bruce send him copies of the speeches delivered by Senator Blaine on the investigation resolutions.
GLC09400.468
January 10 1879
Hill, N.A., fl. 1879
wants senator to support appointment of Judge J.L Arnold.
GLC09400.469
February 5, 1879
Beadle, Henry, fl. 1879
asks him to consider and report upon the case of Martha J. Robinson.
GLC09400.470
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