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to Blanche Kelso Bruce
5 January 1878
Thomas, Anna W., fl. 1878
asks him to speak to the Secretary about their protection.
GLC09400.351
28 November 1878
Jackie, fl. 1878
wants to a reserve a place for his friends to work.
GLC09400.352
February 27, 1878
Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880
a resignation letter. he is quitting to be a diplomat instead.
GLC09400.356
January 11, 1878
Peterson, Alex, fl. 1878
GLC09400.387
January 22, 1878
Burnwell, A., fl. 1878
writes he is in great distress because he has heard nothing favorable toward his application for employment. asks Bruce to use his influence.
GLC09400.391
January 31, 1878
Pierce, J.H., 1826-1908
asks what Scruggs' chances are in getting the clerkship position.
GLC09400.392
21 October 1879
Tarbell, J., fl. 1879
"writing on behalf of the colored women of this city..." asks if he can find work for a sewing girl, among others.
GLC09400.411
22 October 1879
writes that she received a letter from J.R Smith who mentioned alternatives in case he can't be appointed.
GLC09400.412
15 October 1879
writes that Miss Burnett is probably suffering at home from lack of supplies.
GLC09400.413
4 August 1879
Smith, W.H., fl. 1879
requests help for a friend of his that is unemployed.
GLC09400.425
3 December 1879
Rayven, K., fl. 1879
reiterates his need to secure an appointment for his lady friend.
GLC09400.426
to S.L. Lamar
March 31, 1879
Bayer, K., fl. 1879
regrets to inform him that he returned the recommendations he sent for "certain reasons."
GLC09400.433
9 January 1879
Smith, L. Ambler, fl. 1879
asks Bruce to use his influence to get Eugene O'Sullivan a pension
GLC09400.435
February 1, 1879
Hawley, John B., fl. 1879
would be glad to see him at the department today.
GLC09400.440
February 2, 1879
Hardy, Alex W., fl. 1879
claims he will be in the hands of poverty if Bruce does not use his influence to get him appointed.
GLC09400.441
February 4, 1879
Teig, S., fl. 1879
wants his help in obtaining a position.
GLC09400.446
24 July 1879
Smith, M.S., fl. 1879
wants her sister appointed to the patent office.
GLC09400.451
21 July 1879
Caibu, J., fl. 1879
writes that she needs his suppport in obtaining an appointmentship now more than ever. expects a gernerous position.
GLC09400.452
13 July 1879
mentions Judge Humphries' death and how he wants to take his place.
GLC09400.454
2 May 1879
Tegarden, W. H., fl. 1879
thanks him for his appointment as Post Master.
GLC09400.457
February 13, 1879
Boulder, G.J., fl. 1879
thanks him for the map of the Holy Land he gave to the Sunday school.
GLC09400.473
7 March 1879
Cauley, D.W., fl. 1879
wants appointment as deputy under James Hill, who was recently appointed collector of the district of Mississippi.
GLC09400.478
28 August 1879
Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879
starting a new Republican newspaper called the Argus. asks for his subscription.
GLC09400.479
26 April 1879
requests a copy of the "Constitutions or Charters."
GLC09400.480
25 April 1879
anxious about the distribution of the Public Documents.
GLC09400.481
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