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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Tarbell had been asked to submit his papers to the president and is now asking Senator Bruce for help in the matter. He says that as Bruce is his Senator and Representative it is his help he needs or any help he receives from other republicans will...

GLC09400.102

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A combination thank you, and update letter. It starts by saying that General Hanst has not taken over the Collection Office, and as a result Osboron has been unable to take the post as his deputy. Osboron continues to writ that he thanks the senator...

GLC09400.103

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hazelwood is writing the Senator for money that is owed to him. The note is according to the docket 400 dollars, and he wants an additional 100 dollars as his interest amount. It seems like Hazelwod might be in trouble of some sort since he wrote "I...

GLC09400.104

to Hon. James Hill

Shattuck has written to James Hill to request his help in getting A. A Shattuck appointed Post Master of the WestPoint Mississippi post office. He has asked for hill to also ask Senator Bruce since they know each other to help as well. This item is...

GLC09400.105

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hill is writing to ask Senator Bruce to help with the appointment of A.A. Shattuck to Post Master of West Point Mississippi. This item is related to GLC09400.105

GLC09400.106

to Samuel Servant

A response to Servant that the writer is unable to lecture due to a session of Congress and his duties there. The letter is not signed, so no author can be ascertained but it seems to be a response to GLC9400.108, and as such is most likely written...

GLC09400.109

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hall wrote Senator Bruce to ask the Senator to send him public announcements of a political nature for review in Mississippi. Hill also asks when he will see Senator Bruce in the state in the future as he would like his opinion on the upcoming...

GLC09400.111

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Duncan is writing to Senator Bruce to request a photograph of the Senator as well as a copy of the presidents "Stepping Up and In" speech.

GLC09400.112

to John R. Lynch

This is a letter from Rosenbaum to Lynch asking Lynch to please write to Senator Bruce on his behalf for the position as Post Master in Meridian Mississippi, as the position is now vacant due to the death of the previous Post Master. This item is...

GLC09400.113

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an introduction of Rosenbaum to Senator Bruce, asking the senator for the position of Post Master in Meridian. He makes note of his loyalty to the Republican, and his willingness to be of use to the party. This item is related to...

GLC09400.114

to Hon. Post Master General U.S. States

Orr, is writing to the Post Master General on behalf of a Mr. J Reid for recommendation to a position in the Post Office in Macon Mississippi. There are many other names and endorsements listed, including; Meek, J.M. Dillond, Geo. G. Phillips, B.M...

GLC09400.116

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series containing one small notecard, a separate docket, and a separate envelope, all in regards to the resignation of Judge Orlin

GLC09400.117

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A small note to Senator Bruce from Tarbell, which discusses the resignation of Judge Orlin. He is asking the Senator to endorse an application for the position that is now opening. This item has a separate docket and envelope GLC09400.117.2, GLC0940...

GLC09400.117.01

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The envelope that the note from J Tarbell to Senator Bruce was delivered in. This item is related to GLC09400.117.1, GLC0940.117.3

GLC09400.117.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The seperate docket for the note sent from J Tarbell, to Senator Bruce. This item is related to GLC09400.117.1, GLC0940.117.2

GLC09400.117.03

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A personal letter from Tobin, asking how Senator Bruce was doing, and asking for some good quality seeds. Tobin mention that the last batch the Senator sent won't come up.

GLC09400.118

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Rosenbaum is writing to ask once again for Senator Bruce's recommendation for a position in the Post office in Meridian Mississippi. This item is related to GLC 09400.113, and GLC09400.114. Which are both concerning the appointment of Rosenbaum to...

GLC09400.119

[Powers - Hill Collections]

The title of the document is taken from the docket which named it the Power Hill collections. The document is a listing of amounts of money, and what has been paid, as well as estimated remaining amounts.

GLC09400.120

[Morton Eulogy List]

The title is derived from the docket on the back of the document which states "Sent Morton eulogy to these parties" the document itself is a list of 27 names.

GLC09400.121

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is what seems to be the first page of a letter from Sullivan to Senator Bruce concerning a note that Sullivan received after a 6 page letter was sent to the Senator. The page ends in the middle of a sentence and there is no second page with it...

GLC09400.122

to James Hill

Smith is writing to Hill, in regards to an application to the Post Office that he is withdrawing. He does this he say because he has already lost too much money as a result of putting his business on hold waiting for the appointment, and that he...

GLC09400.123

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is described by the term political on the docket. There are a series of names and positions. The post office is mentioned a few times as well.

GLC09400.124

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Robinson is writing to Senator Bruce to discuss the reinstitution of using mail steamers, instead of Rail Roads to get the mail from Memphis much sooner. He asks the Senator for any possible help in changing the way the mail is transported. There is...

GLC09400.125

to General A. Ames

This letter to General Ames is asking for a recommendation to the position of Post Master in West Point Mississippi. Shattuck is asking that the general forward the letter and recommendation to Senator Bruce to give the president.

GLC09400.126

to the Honorable Secretary of the Treasury

This letter to the Secretary of the Treasury concerns the collector of taxes for the District of Perl River. According to Woodhouse he is behaving in a manner that is not totally honorable. He asks the Secretary to look into it and provides a list of...

GLC09400.127

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is a thank you from Bagby to Senator Bruce for a Statistical Atlas the Senator sent him.

GLC09400.128

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A personal letter to Senator Bruce, it starts by mentioning that Thomas used to own a barbershop in Kansas and had shaved the Senator when he was still teaching in Kansas. Thomas continues to talk about moving to New Mexico and the weather there, but...

GLC09400.129

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Utley is writing to ask Senator Bruce to send copies of the eulogies spoken in the Senate for Morton.

GLC09400.130

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Tindall concerns the possibility of him being ousted from his position. He is asking Senator Bruce to go to the department and see if any charges have been brought up against him, and to let him know. He believes the former holder of...

GLC09400.132

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

An accounting of some sorts, this document is a list of expenses, including names, with a money amount next to them.

GLC09400.135

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hatch is asking if Senator Bruce has any accounts of Wells when Wells was District Attorney since he believes he can make a case for malfeasance against Wells with those records.

GLC09400.137

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Tapley is asking for the Land notices after they are published in Jackson to advertise to Republicans.

GLC09400.138

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Smith wishes to be called to testify in front of a committee in regards to the Mississippi Election of 1875.

GLC09400.139

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A series of three letters and four dockets that all concern a suit on Cordoza, by Senator Bruce

GLC09400.140

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an outline of a bill presented to Senator Bruce in regards to legal action taken by Nugent and Mc Willie on his behalf of Senator Bruce. The legal matter deals with bonds given in the case of State vs Cordozo. The bill is $650.00 still...

GLC09400.140.01

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an acknowledgement of payment made to Nugent and Mc Willie, by Senator Bruce. The amount paid was $200.00.

GLC09400.140.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an acknowledgement of payment to Nugent and McWillie by Senator Bruce in regards to a legal matter. The payment amount was $450.00.

GLC09400.140.03

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a separate docket for the previous three letters which all had dockets as well, with a note saying three letters.

GLC09400.140.04

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter regarding the case of Jerry Robinson, asking the senator to help in any way he could, on the docket there is a note saying "Ans. Feb 2/79. Would do all I could"

GLC09400.141

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter to Senator Bruce outlines the coming election for Sheriffs in Mississippi. Ousely outlines the different runners, as well as his expectations on how it will all go. He is also asking if possible for Senator Bruce to come to Mississippi to...

GLC09400.146

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Townsend is writing to Senator Bruce asking his support in making sure that the current candidate for sheriff in his county J.H. Campbell, also the incumbent does not get confirmed. He starts the letter by telling the Senator that he was the "first...

GLC09400.147

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hunt is asking for help in gaining a confirmation for a friend of his, Rodney, for a Post Office position in Jefferson County.

GLC09400.148

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Is writing the Senator for news if the Southern Claims Commission has passed in the Senate.

GLC09400.149

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Ousley is writing Senator Bruce for the combination of the safe in the Sheriff's office, as well as the instructions on how it is used. Or if he is unable to send it could he please have the manufacturer's information to ask them.

GLC09400.150

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Ousley asks after Senator Bruce, and requests a letter from him concerning the buggy and mules affair. He also asks what the senator thinks of him, since he feels that the Senator "you have lost all confidence in me."

GLC09400.151

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter apologizing to Senator Bruce about a debt that Ousley is unable to pay to him at this time. This is the result of a bad crop due to to some flooding from the previous year. Ousley promises to pay as soon as he can with the earnings from this...

GLC09400.154

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Tanner is accepting a position with Hall working on the possibility of Vice President for Senator Bruce.

GLC09400.155

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Bamand is requesting Senator Bruce's help to get an appointment as a special agent of the treasury. He claims that there is not one from Mississippi. The docket says recommended this 25th of June 1875.

GLC09400.156

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Buchanan is apologizing to Senator Bruce about keeping him on the eve of travel. He also wishes to make an appointment with Bruce when it is convenient to him to discuss further issues.

GLC09400.157

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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