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to Blanche Kelso Bruce
circa May 17, 1870
Turner, Milton, fl. 1877
A letter that recounts the election of a bishop to a local church in Mississippi. The docket mentions that Milton is a relative of Senator Bruce.
GLC09400.055
09 November 1875-14 November 1875
Natch, E.P., fl. 1875
This is a series of two letters, and a separate docket. All three concern the post office and appointment to political posts.
GLC09400.056
09 November 1875
This letter from Natch is about how he believes that Sterns is fixing an appointment of a U.S. attorney due to corruption and that appointments are necessary. This letter is accompanied by another document and a separated docket detailed in GLC09400...
GLC09400.056.01
14 November 1875
This item is a letter to Senator Bruce from E.P. Natch. This letter announces that he was appointed to position as Post Master of Holly Springs Mississippi, and is asking Bruce for advice in appointing an assistant that may not be approved by the...
GLC09400.056.02
This is a docket that accompanies by two letters by E.P Natch GLC09400.056.1 and GLC09400.056.2 this docket does mention that Natch is a relative of Senator Bruce
GLC09400.056.03
1880
GLC09400.057
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
This looks like a ledger of some sort. It is written on letterhead of the United States Internal Revenue collectors office form the District of Mississippi. It has a list of names and amounts of numbers. Many of the names are mentioned in previous...
GLC09400.059
15 May 1879
Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880
Hill is asking Senator Bruce to foward him copies of revised Statutes of the United States for use in his office.
GLC09400.061
February 8, 1876
Brown, Horace, fl. 1876
This is a series of 1 letter and 1 business card, both concerning Horace brown, and his request for information about Mississippi.
GLC09400.062
A letter from Horace Brown to Senator Bruce asking about prospects of moving to Mississippi to be a lawyer. A business card was forwarded with the letter GLC09400.062.2
GLC09400.062.01
A business card for Horace Bruce with the name of the law firm as Huntington & Brown. Was forwarded along with a letter GLC09400.062.1
GLC09400.062.02
6 August 1879
Smith, E.H., fl. 1879
A letter from Smith in regards to Robert E Leachman who is feeling ill. He is asking for Senator Bruce's help to get a sixty day leave of absence for Leachman to recover.
GLC09400.063
Circa 1870
Kirkbridge, J.J., fl. 1870
A personal letter to the Senator, describing the poor condition of a horse of the Senators that was injured. the back page, which also has the docket on it is ripped, and missing a 7.2 x 12.1 cm section.
GLC09400.064
January 25, 1876
John, Lvin, fl. 1876
A list of furniture that was in Senator Bruce's rooms. This was written on letterhead for Sheriff of Bolivar Country, J. E. Ousley.
GLC09400.065
July 12, 1876
Kilpatrick, A.E., fl. 1876
2nd Lieutenant Kilpatrick was writing the Senator to request help transferring from the 17th Infantry into the 7th Calvary due to a vacancy through the death of an officer in the Calvary. He is writing the senator since he is from Mississippi, and...
GLC09400.066
A Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert
Circa June 1876
A ticket to "a Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert" it is held at the Presbyterian Church on June 30th 1876
GLC09400.067
8 March 1877
Dickson, Moses, 1824-1901
Moses Dickson is writing to Senator Bruce for his opinion on what needs to be done to keep African American support for the Republican Party. He mentions that those African Americans that are in office in 1877 have become less effective and he wishes...
GLC09400.068
10 November 1879
Kernan, fl. 1879
A response to a telegram that Senator Bruce sent to Senator Kernan; possibly about an illness that Senator Conkling had contracted. The note says that the telegraph was received but Kernan was in New York, as was Conkling and that the rumor of...
GLC09400.069
March 30, 1879
Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879
This is a series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerns the Senator's brother who wants to purchase a house from Senator Bruce
GLC09400.070
A letter to Senator Bruce about the family and how they all are, the main purpose of this letter is that E Bruce wants to purchase the house from Senator Bruce. This letter is accompanied by a docket GLC09400.070.2
GLC09400.070.01
This is a docket that accompanied a letter from E Bruce to the Senator GLC09400.070.1
GLC09400.070.02
4 January 1879
Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879
This is a series of a letter, a separate docket, and an envelope all concerning a request from Buchanan for help in getting an appointment.
GLC09400.071
A letter from Buchanan to Senator Bruce asking for him to help make sure he is confirmed, since he believes Lamar is against him. It also mentions Buchanan's belief that the paper is making war on Judge Chandler. This is accompanied by an envelope...
GLC09400.071.01
An envelope with the return address of W.W. Walker Sherriff of Marshall County. This is accompanied by a letter, and a docket. GLC09400.071.1, GLC09400.071.3
GLC09400.071.02
This is a separated docket that explains a letter to Senator Bruce, from G.E. Buchanan about the election and confirmations. This is accompanied by the letter mentioned above, and an envelope. GLC09400.071.1, GLC09400.071.2
GLC09400.071.03
February 18, 1876
Hatch, E.P., fl. 1875-1876
A letter from E P Hatch about a reported conversation between Senator Bruce and President Hayes in which Bruce was reported saying "that he was not, and had not been, the friend of the colored people, and that he could pursue his course and that you...
GLC09400.073
16 December 1879
Kernan, Francis, fl. 1879
A thank you note to Senator Bruce concerning information about Vicksburg lands, which the Senator had sent by telegram.
GLC09400.074
13 December 1878
Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878
This is a series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerns a request by Kane to send a copy of a bill, as well as a book Kane wrote.
GLC09400.075
A docket that accompanied a letter from Jas. Kane, to Senator Bruce. The letter discusses a visit, a bill the concerns the navy, and an upcoming book. GLC09400.075.1
GLC09400.075.02
January 12, 1876
Jack, fl. 1876-1877
A letter from a man named Jack that details the events in Bolivar County, and the officials there. This letter mentions "Old Matt" leaving the sheriff County's office and Ousley taking his place. It also mentions that it is unlikely the author will...
GLC09400.076
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
27 June 1880
Hunt, T.W., fl. 1880
A letter from Hunt to Senator Bruce detailing his future travels, and his return to Vicksberg on the 6th.
GLC09400.079
Livingston Writes to Senator Bruce with a few main points. The first is a box that was forwarded to the senator, which was sent express, and if he did not receive it he should inquire to its location. The second point was that Livingston has secured...
GLC09400.080
30 April 1878 - 19 May 1878
Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878
A series of two letters, with a separate docket, both concerning the appointment of Hill to a position.
GLC09400.083
30 April 1878
A letter from Hill to the Senator informing him that he would love to take the appointment. However he is currently teaching and as a result cannot leave until June of that year. Hill says however that after this term he would gladly take the...
GLC09400.083.01
19 May 1878
In response to a letter on the 6th Frank Hill wrote a letter to Senator Bruce concerning his position at a country school. He also thanks the senator for his interest. is accompanying a letter about Hill's position as a teacher, and a shared docket...
GLC09400.083.02
The docket for two letters both from Frank P Hill. GLC09400.083.1 and GLC09400.083.2
GLC09400.083.03
Appointees in Treasury Dept Charged to Mississippi
circa 1878
This is a spreadsheet that lists the Appointees in Treasury Department charged to Mississippi. It has 6 columns; Name Congressional District, Office, where employed, Date of appointment, and one that is blank that tells when they are "out". There are...
GLC09400.089
R. F. Crowell
circa 1875
Crowell, R.F., fl. 1878
A business card with the name R. F. Crowell with numbers and notes on the back. It was filed with a series of letters concerning a Miss Wright and her position in the treasury department and as a result may be related. This document is related to...
GLC09400.090
circa 1877
A separate docket for letters pertaining to Miss Wright. The docket says Tarbell, Deputy and 1st Comptroller and Mahon First Auditor, relative to Miss Wright case. This document is related to: GLC09400.085, GLC09400.086, GLC09400.087, GLC09400.088...
GLC09400.091
20 September 1879
Green, William H., 1825-1900
A letter from Green asking Senator Bruce to have an appeal to the supreme court dismissed. The suit is between N.J. Green vs. J Green it was decided in J Green's favor. This was written on an accounting page from Greens Bank the Late First National...
GLC09400.092
to Hon. Thos. Walton
1 August 1876
This letter was forwarded to Senator Bruce by Walton, it concerns Sterns and Wells trying to oust Walton from office. The docket was pasted on by the upper right hand corner, the back of the docket has written F. C. Harris, U.S. Treasury office, and...
GLC09400.093
12 May 1879
This is series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerning Ed Bruce, the Senator's brother and his request to purchase a house from Senator Bruce.
GLC09400.094
Ed, Senator Bruce's brother is writing in regards to a house in Missouri that he wants to purchase from Bruce. He asks that he be allowed to rent the farm at 75 dollars per year, and he will make a payment to purchase the house as soon as he can. Ed...
GLC09400.094.01
This is a separate docket for a letter from Ed Bruce to Senator Bruce in regards to a land transaction. This item related to GLC09400.094.1
GLC09400.094.02
Holt, Alfred Bolling, fl. 1877
A letter from Alfred Bolling Holt, who is writing Senator Bruce to request help in gaining a position in Mississippi, possibly in the treasury department. He makes great mention of all his friends from previous positions in Tennessee, and Georgia. He...
GLC09400.097
A shorter note from Holt regarding a possible position. In this letter he mentions two others he has written and reiterates his points. He also mentions where he can get mail. This item is related to GLC09400.097
GLC09400.098
20 May 1876
Harris, W.H., fl. 1875-1876
Harris is requesting help from Senator Bruce to pay the last payment on his farm. He is making this request because the levees broke and his farm has been underwater for 5 weeks, and he has been unable to grow a crop as a result.
GLC09400.100
March 30, 1876
Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878
A letter to Senator Bruce asking for a loan of 200 dollars, for 90 days, as soon as possible. There is no reason for the loan. There is also mention of the impeachment of Davis Cordoza, and Ames in 1876.
GLC09400.101
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