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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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

21 May 1880

Tilley, fl. 1879-1880

asks senator to help her sister Queenie, whose health is poor, to find a place by the 1st of July.

GLC09400.511
Collection Item
Postcard

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

21 April 1880

True, H.W., fl. 1879

requests the Agricultural Report for 1879.

GLC09400.512
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 26, 1880

Tindall, R.M., fl. 1879

requests Hayden's Reports of surveys in the West.

GLC09400.513
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

June 1880

Tourgee, A.W., fl. 1880

desires the endorsement of the Republican party for his paper A Fool's Errand.

GLC09400.519
Collection Item
Printed document

Advertisement for A Fool's Errand and A Compend of the Elements of Fact

1875

Tourgee, A.W., fl. 1880

GLC09400.520
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

March 1880

Turner, Milton, fl. 1877

wants to know when he'll be able to call on the Senator

GLC09400.521
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

6 January 1880

Todd, B.T., fl. 1880

desires appointment for supervisor of census.

GLC09400.523
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Bruce

1875

Lindall, R.S., fl. 1880

offers present as token of appreciation for all the favors her husband has done for him.

GLC09400.524
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 16, 1880

Tindall, R.M., fl. 1879

his wife and sisters have made a garment for the senator's baby as a token of their appreciation.

GLC09400.525
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 7, 1880

Tapley, James, fl. 1880

notes the vacancy in the special agency corps of the interior department; wants the place.

GLC09400.526
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

10 March 1880

Turner, H.W., fl. 1880

urges senator to rush Terry Robinson's pension bill.

GLC09400.527
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

5 May 1880

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

thinks it necessary for the Post Master to be removed to ensure the success of the Republican party,

GLC09400.528
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

20 April 1880

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

writes that efforts are being made to close the post office at Othello. says the office is necessary despite public opinion that it is dead. wants senator to use influence to keep it open.

GLC09400.529
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

18 April 1880

Turner, J., fl. 1880

wnats to borrow $25 for 10 or 12 days.

GLC09400.530
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

23 March 1880

Turner, H.W., fl. 1880

in regard to publication of senator's letter on vice presidency.

GLC09400.531
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

February 21, 1880

wants to be in charge of the post office as soon as possible.

GLC09400.533
Collection Item
Printed document

Rules for choosing a census supervisor

1875

GLC09400.534
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 1880

Shorteo, A., fl. 1880

wants appointment for a route agent.

GLC09400.535
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 30, 1880

Hunt, T.W., fl. 1880

asks senate to see Post Master general to get mail contracts for HBM Clure.

GLC09400.536
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Brother

10 March 1869

Lee, R., fl. 1869

thanks him for sending him food. glad to hear that he is well. have had bad times concerning the food that is currently available. other side dated March 14th. handwriting very shaky.

GLC09400.537
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

January 24, 1879

Stewart, Robert, fl. 1879

wants appointment for Post Master.

GLC09400.539

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