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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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

12 April 1879

Bomman, P.S., fl. 1879

applying to be a census taker. includes a letter of recommendation from James Hill.

GLC09400.463
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

5 March 1879

Buck, Geo. W., fl. 1879

writes he must annoy him for an appointment of some kind.

GLC09400.464
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 1879

a petition to get Robert Stewart reappointed as Post Master of Macon, MS.

GLC09400.465
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

7 March 1879

Bassett, Ebenezer, fl. 1879

requests a photo of Mrs. Bruce for Mrs. Bassett.

GLC09400.466
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 28, 1879

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

requests that he find a place for his friend Chris T. Brown.

GLC09400.467
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 10 1879

Hill, N.A., fl. 1879

wants senator to support appointment of Judge J.L Arnold.

GLC09400.469
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 5, 1879

Beadle, Henry, fl. 1879

asks him to consider and report upon the case of Martha J. Robinson.

GLC09400.470
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

26 March 1879

Cann, J.M., fl. 1879

asks senator for a copy of his discharge.

GLC09400.471
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

24 March 1879

Brenham, fl. 1879

thanks him for his support for her bill on pension.

GLC09400.472
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 20, 1879

Thomas, H.K., fl. 1878

in regard to his retention in post office.

GLC09400.474
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

15 November 1879

Tindall, R.M., fl. 1879

reccomends Judge Hancock for Post Master.

GLC09400.475
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

17 December 1879

Bauton, M.C., fl. 1879

acknowledges receipt of the Congressional Record.

GLC09400.476
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

9 June 1879

Best, M.J., fl. 1879

asks for compensation in reference to an examination that must be conducted.

GLC09400.477
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

9 September 1879

Tanner, B.I., fl. 1879-1880

wants to know if data relative to payment of taxes in the several states, by negroes, is correct.

GLC09400.482
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 18, 1879

Hale, Caleb Y., fl. 1879

wants the government to establish a daily paper, to be sent free to every family in the U.S.

GLC09400.483
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 12, 1879

Timble, John, fl. 1879

seeks a recommendation for his son. Written in Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C..

GLC09400.484
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

17 October 1878

Bailey, Peter, fl. 1878

wants to have Samuel D. Timble promoted to clerkship in the treasury department.

GLC09400.485
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

8 October 1879

Tilley, fl. 1879-1880

asks to be reinstated in treasury.

GLC09400.486
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 10 1879

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

letter of recommendation for E.B. Ewyn as Post Master of Hernando De Soto County.

GLC09400.488
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

3 January 1879

Tucker, Jno. C., fl. 1879

applying for the post office and wants the senator to write a letter on his behalf to the P.M. palmer.

GLC09400.489
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

19 August 1879

Bailey, P., fl. 1879

reminds senator of his promise to try to have his son transferred.

GLC09400.490
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

10 March 1879

Bent, C.E., fl. 1879

writes that most people are in favor of the current Post Master

GLC09400.491
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 31, 1879

Howe, A.R., fl. 1879

asks senator to aid Saul B. Raymond.

GLC09400.495
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 16, 1879

McWillie, Nugent, fl. 1879

thanks him for covering asst. Treasurer for four dollars in the of New York County vs. Harry's [illegible]

GLC09400.496
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 11, 1879

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

wants E.B Geoyn appointed Post Master of Hernando.

GLC09400.498
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 20, 1880

Clay, G., fl. 1880

wants the report on cotton worm. wants to know if there is any prospect of getting a post office in Kentucky.

GLC09400.499
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

25 May 1880

Simms, C.C., fl. 1880

wants a post office at Pelehatchue.

GLC09400.500
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

27 May 1880

Townsend, J.B., fl. 1879-1880

acknowledges receipt of circular advocating Blaine and Bruce. It meet his approval and he has read it to many colored friends.

GLC09400.501
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

21 June 1880

Hall, E.W., fl. 1880

in regard to blunder made in telegraphing. was mistaken in Mr. Kimball's first name.

GLC09400.502
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

1880

Harris, A.B., fl. 1880

introducing H.B Bromwell.

GLC09400.503
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

1 January 1880

mentions "hostility of rascally white office holders."

GLC09400.505
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

19 May 1880

Tarbell, J., fl. 1879

concerned about a bill the senator introduced.

GLC09400.506
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

22 May 1880

Townsend, J.B., fl. 1879-1880

wants the Post Master at Grenada removed and Col. B.C. Adams appointed supervisor of the mint at New Orleans.

GLC09400.507
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

11 March 1880

Collins, C., fl. 1879

wants senator to recommend Lee Jarvis for supervisor of the census.

GLC09400.508
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 19, 1880

Murphy, Chas., fl. 1879

thanks him for getting the appointment of Post Master. notes that he currently holds a seat in the legislature and will have to give that up in order to be Post Master because it is against the rules of the post office to hold both positions.

GLC09400.509

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