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Telegram signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

22 March 1878

Stewart, J. Ross, fl. 1878

"Please inform me if the place is secured."

GLC09400.336
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 2, 1878

Henderson, W.S., fl. 1878

now that he has accepted the position of collector of customs, he waiting the arrival of the oath. requests that Bruce speed things up so he can begin as possible.

GLC09400.340
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 25, 1878

Hazelwood, J.N., fl. 1878

writes that he received the package and will distribute the seed and report it to the commissoner.

GLC09400.341
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to James Hill

February 7, 1878

begs for an appointment of some kind. says he has already contacted Bruce.

GLC09400.342
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 28, 1878

refers to a copy of "The Eulogies..."

GLC09400.343
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 19, 1878

Honey, James N., fl. 1878

Requests the Report of Bouthwell's committee appointed to investigate the Clinton Riot. (Sen. George S. Boutwell headed a committee to investigate orchestrated violence against African-American voters in Mississippi during the election of 1875.)...

GLC09400.344
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

16 October 1879

Hardy, W.H., fl. 1878

hopes that Judge Leachman gets the appointment. upset over the way the Judge has been treated.

GLC09400.345
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

2 March 1878

Simmons, J.J., fl. 1878

discusses the Cincinnatti Commercial, a democratic, but conservative newspaper. includes formal acknowledgement of receipt of paper.

GLC09400.346
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

8 March 1878

Kern, H.C., fl. 1878

serves as an introduction for C.D. Frost

GLC09400.347
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

20 March 1878

Voight, Ward, fl. 1878

requests the surveys of Nebraska, California, Dakota, New Mexico and Texas.

GLC09400.349
GLC09400.353
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

1875

informing him that the comptroller died shortly before one.

GLC09400.353
GLC09400.354
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

1875

informing him that the register of the treasury died.

GLC09400.354
GLC09400.355
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 25, 1878

discusses the case of Mrs. McConnell

GLC09400.355
GLC09400.357
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 18, 1878

Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879

requests to be put on the list of people he distributes seeds to.

GLC09400.357
GLC09400.358
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

7 November 1878

Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880

there is a vacancy in the postal dept. due to a death. hopes Bruce can secure the spot for him.

GLC09400.358
GLC09400.359
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

30 December 1878

Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879

concerned about the reduction of employees in the Railway Mail Service.

GLC09400.359
GLC09400.360
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

23 May 1878

Vosburg, Geo., fl. 1878

enclosed is a receipt for the last half of 1877's taxes.

GLC09400.360
GLC09400.361
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 12, 1878

possible water damage.

GLC09400.361
GLC09400.362
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

2 March 1878

water damage.

GLC09400.362
GLC09400.363
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

4 June 1878

Hunt, W., fl. 1878

refers to a possible change in the district attorney. Jeffards is recommended.

GLC09400.363
GLC09400.364
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 18, 1878

Henderson, W.S., fl. 1878

on the appointment of J.H Osborne as a deputy.

GLC09400.364
GLC09400.365
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

9 December 1878

Humphries, Jobe, fl. 1878

letter of recommendation for Geo. N. Jones.

GLC09400.365
GLC09400.366
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

13 December 1878

Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879

discusses city taxes and investment in Vicksburg.

GLC09400.366
GLC09400.367
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

8 April 1878

Stricklin, W.S., fl. 1878

discusses Mr. Crawford's case.

GLC09400.367
GLC09400.368
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

24 May 1878

Stricklin, W.S., fl. 1878

further discusses Mr. Crawford's case and ways of proving his loyalty to the Union.

GLC09400.368
GLC09400.369
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 26, 1878

Leachman, R., fl. 1877-1878

letter of recommendation for Mr. W.A. Slaughter for the office of post master.

GLC09400.369
GLC09400.370
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

1 January 1878

Lee, fl. 1878

Miss Lee presents her compliments and regrets.

GLC09400.370
GLC09400.371
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 18, 1878

Libby, M., fl. 1878

letter of recommendation for Harry Holmes for the position of special agent in the post office.

GLC09400.371
GLC09400.372
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 8, 1878

Baldwin, M., fl. 1878

requests assistance in Rhodes' case

GLC09400.372
GLC09400.373
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

12 March 1878

Hand, W.T., fl. 1878

requests that Bruce use his influence to get him appointed as route agent.

GLC09400.373
GLC09400.374
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to James HIll

January 21, 1879

Reid, Thomas, fl. 1878

requesting that Hill write him a letter of commendation for route agent to Bruce.

GLC09400.374
GLC09400.375
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 10 1878

Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880

letter of introduction for H.E. Sizer.

GLC09400.375
GLC09400.376
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 28, 1879

Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879

asks that he consider him for the position.

GLC09400.376
GLC09400.377
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

19 March 1878

Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879

asks him to consider his reappointment. also requests a post route map of Mississippi and Louisiana.

GLC09400.377
GLC09400.378
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

15 April 1878

Taibu, fl. 1878

writes about different bills up for vote in the senate.

GLC09400.378
GLC09400.379
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

9 March 1878

Steward, Ross J., fl. 1878

writes the legislature will adjourn on the 23rd and if the place can be secured, he shall be ready to report for duty April 1st.

GLC09400.379
GLC09400.380
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

8 April 1878

Somerville, Alice J., fl. 1878

wants to know if he has received her application.

GLC09400.380
GLC09400.381
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 28, 1878

Somerville, Alice J., fl. 1878

asks for an appointment as a clerk, counter or copyist.

GLC09400.381
GLC09400.382
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 31, 1878

Simmons, R.A., fl. 1878

thanks him for a copy of the report of the commissioner of agriculture.

GLC09400.382
GLC09400.383
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 28, 1878

Walker, S.A., fl. 1878

asks Bruce to send him a copy of the speeches delivered in eulogy on the life and death of Hon. O.P. Morton.

GLC09400.383
GLC09400.384
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

9 December 1878

Thorn, R.H., fl. 1878

asks for some indication of the probable action of the Committee on Pensions.

GLC09400.384
GLC09400.385
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 27, 1878

James, B.J., fl. 1878-1879

received a copy of publication for which he wants a copy of record for the Wilberforce Reading Room

GLC09400.385
GLC09400.386
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 13, 1878

Young, James W., fl. 1878

requests a clerkship position in some department of the government.

GLC09400.386
GLC09400.388
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 16, 1879

Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878

would like to be appointed to a clerkship instead of re-appointed to collectorship

GLC09400.388
GLC09400.389
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 13, 1878

Harris, E.P., fl. 1878

asks him to use his influence to get him the job of railway mail agent.

GLC09400.389
GLC09400.390
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

5 January 1878

Hammond, E.S., fl. 1878

thanks him for his endorsement of his bid for district attorney even though he did not win.

GLC09400.390
GLC09400.393
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 5, 1878

Tindall, Robb S., fl. 1878

has enclosed petitions from both Democrats and Republicans, asking the president to appoint him Consul of Hong Kong.

GLC09400.393
GLC09400.394
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 9, 1878

Tindall, Robb S., fl. 1878

encloses another petition for his appointment as Consul to Hong Kong

GLC09400.394
GLC09400.396
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

15 April 1878

Topley, J., fl. 1878

there is an issue that needs to be examined at the land office.

GLC09400.396
GLC09400.397
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 13, 1879

Topley, J., fl. 1878

praises Bruce: "whites will approve of your action and I am sure the colored people will not forget you when I tell them who had the power to prevent and did prevent a democrat defeating a republican."

GLC09400.397
GLC09400.398
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 5,1878

Henderson, H.S., fl. 1878

has put an application for district attorney.

GLC09400.398
GLC09400.399
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 15, 1878

Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880

recommends Sidney Brooks for for railray mail agent position.

GLC09400.399
GLC09400.400
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

8 May 1878

Harrison, Nelson, fl. 1878

is sending a volume of agriculture reports.

GLC09400.400
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

10 November 1878

Hancock, W.M., fl. 1878

recommends John F. Roe for route agent

GLC09400.401
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

10 December 1878

Henderson, J.H., fl. 1877-1878

requests that Bruce recommend him to Hon. Durkee.

GLC09400.402
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 18, 1878

Daniel, A.K., fl. 1878

recommends Robert Stewart as Post Master.

GLC09400.403
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 3, 1879

Tate, J. W., fl. 1878

discusses the vacancy left by the current Post Master who has left the country and will probably not return.

GLC09400.404
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

12 November 1879

Rollins, Riley, fl. 1878

informs him of the death of his wife. asks about the Green Back Party.

GLC09400.405
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to James Hill

6 March 1879

Sunut, J. R., fl. 1878

has forwarded an application for deputy collector to Hill.

GLC09400.406
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

25 September 1879

Richardson, S.H., fl. 1878

enclosing a letter from a mutual friend named Sam.

GLC09400.407
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

3 December 1879

Leo, James M., fl. 1878

asks if it is too late to apply for chief supervisor.

GLC09400.408
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

13 March 1879

inquires about his application for deputyship.

GLC09400.409
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

12 November 1879

Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879

writes of the current challenges and triumphs within the Republican party in Mississippi.

GLC09400.410
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

14 October 1879

Tarbell, J., fl. 1879

letter of introduction for Miss Mary Burnett

GLC09400.414
Collection Item
Autograph document signed

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.

GLC09400.415
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

16 November 1879

Rosenbaum, C., fl. 1879

requests his recommendation for the post office in Meridan.

GLC09400.416
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 29, 1879

encloses letter of J.Reed who wants to be a route agent.

GLC09400.417
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

1875

Ushom, L.N., fl. 1879

requests the procurement of an appointment to a route agency by J.W.S. Dodson.

GLC09400.418
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

29 September 1879

Dodson, W.S., fl. 1879

asks for the appointment of route agent.

GLC09400.419
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

17 June 1879

Swann, F., fl. 1879

asks him to use his influence to procure clubship for him in the Pension Bureau.

GLC09400.420
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

23 July 1879

Smith, F.E., fl. 1879

writes to let him know Mr. Leachman is sick.

GLC09400.421
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to F.E Smith

1 August 1879

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898

glad to hear Mr. Leachman is recuperating

GLC09400.422
Collection Item
Autograph document signed

receipt for Millie Bowers

February 19, 1872

Beard, John D., fl. 1872

mother of Morris Bowers, "allowed January 12th, 1872 on certificate for $285..."

GLC09400.423
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to unknown

29 July 1879

Temple, S. B., fl. 1879

requests receipt of Millie Bowers

GLC09400.424
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

1875

Lake, J., fl. 1879

sympathizes over his wife's illness. then mentions some business concerning Hon. Geo. C. Gorham.

GLC09400.428
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

14 April 1879

Hancock, Thomas, fl. 1879

letter of recommendation for Mr. J. Roberts.

GLC09400.429
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to James Hill

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.

GLC09400.430
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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.

GLC09400.431
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

December 1879

Randolph, John, fl. 1879

asks what the necessary steps would be to apply for a departmental position.

GLC09400.432
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 20, 1879

Woodson, Kenney H., fl. 1879

letters of recommendation for Thomas S. Reid

GLC09400.434
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to James Hill

26 March 1879

Terry, Charles C., fl. 1879

inquires about his application for supervisor.

GLC09400.436
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

2 January 1879

Nugent, M., fl. 1879

letter outlining legal fees for the Harney bond suit

GLC09400.437
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

29 December 1878

Yerger, Alex, fl. 1876-1879

relative to note of hand for $25.

GLC09400.438
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 31, 1879

Thomson, G.H., fl. 1879

encloses papers to be mailed to Harabon.

GLC09400.439
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

8 August 1879

James, B.J., fl. 1878-1879

thanks him for forwarding a copy of the Congressional Record

GLC09400.442
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

5 October 1879

Thompson, Victor, fl. 1879

wants to speak with him about having a position when he visits.

GLC09400.443
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 29, 1879

Truheart, H.N., fl. 1879

wants Cass C. Allenburg appointed P.M at Lexington.

GLC09400.444
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

10 March 1879

Henderson, R.L., fl. 1879

letter of recommendation for J.R. Smith for Deputy Collector.

GLC09400.445
Collection Item
Engraving

engraving of Blanche Kelso Bruce and other members of the Senate
(James T. Rapier, H.R. Revels, J.H. Rainey, and John R. Lynch.)

1875

Wellstood and Co.

GLC09400.447
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

4 March 1879

introducing Mr. Gage, his chief clerk

GLC09400.448
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

7 June 1879

Hart, Thomas W., fl. 1879

introducing Mr. Ralph Ballion as a candidate for a possible position.

GLC09400.449
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

16 April 1879

Hunt, Thomas W., fl. 1877-1879

wants his son appointed to cadetship at West Point.

GLC09400.450
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

13 April 1879

Tindall, R.M., fl. 1879

talks about thre Southern States weekly for which the senator has a subscription.

GLC09400.453
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

20 May 1879

Tate, T. S., fl. 1875-1880

wants the appointment for Supervisor of Census.

GLC09400.455
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

16 April 1879

Tindall, R.M., fl. 1879

covers the latest issue of Southern States.

GLC09400.456
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

22 March 1877

Hamilton, Jones S., fl. 1877

introduces Mr. St. Clair who desires a position in a department of the government.

GLC09400.459
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

1875

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.

GLC09400.460
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

24 December 1879

Greens, W.H.H., fl. 1877

announces the resignation of local agent Willet.

GLC09400.461
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

15 November 1879

Ford, I.S., fl. 1877

letter of recommendation for Judge Hancock as Post Master

GLC09400.462

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