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to Blanche Kelso Bruce
7 June 1877
in regard to a suit on Harney's Securities.
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1875
asks him if there is any possible employment. says he has been doing nothing and waiting until Spring.
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January 12, 1877
thanks him for the Congressional Record and the Dept. of Agriculture Report
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2 August 1877
Louis, E., fl. 1877
sends letters and address of a friend; Andrews
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14 December 1877
writing to request a position for H.L Bardwell in the US government.
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February 1, 1877
Jack, fl. 1876-1877
asks Bruce to send copies of a Treasurer's publication.
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26 December 1877
Kerr, R.C., fl. 1877
endorsements and application for A.C Kerr as postal clerk.
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25 October 1877
Reo, James, fl. 1877
letter of recommendation for James Leeman for the position of route agent.
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Hawkesworth, M., fl. 1877
wishes to get an apprenticeship in the printing or binding division
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14 March 1877
Huntington, C.S., fl. 1877
heard that there is a movement to replace J. Alexander as post master. asks Bruce to interfere.
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My Dear Rhodes
10 April 1877
Ames, A., fl. 1877
Ames writes that the petition he is sending is "good enough to secure half a dozen such appointments" and that Rhodes should put his fate in the hands of General Milis
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January 20, 1878
Henderson, Ambrose, fl. 1877
writing to inform him of N.G. Henderson's appointment as Collector of Customs and now awaited confirmation.
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18 April 1878
Hunt, Thomas W., fl. 1877-1879
they have been dispatched to the president, urging the appointment of Compton as auditor.
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3 December 1878
Hunt, S.P., fl. 1877
asks for the appointment of local post master.
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5 April 1878
Korris, A.B., fl. 1877
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8 March 1880
Ferrer, S., fl. 1877
introducing M.L Brady
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10 December 1878
Sullivan, C. A., fl. 1878
asks him to get him some appointment if possible.
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2 December 1878
Tindall, R.M., fl. 1879
congratulates him on his marriage and expresses interest in the Hong Kong consulate
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15 May 1878
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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.
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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.
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to James Hill
February 7, 1878
begs for an appointment of some kind. says he has already contacted Bruce.
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January 28, 1878
refers to a copy of "The Eulogies..."
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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.)...
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16 October 1879
Hardy, W.H., fl. 1878
hopes that Judge Leachman gets the appointment. upset over the way the Judge has been treated.
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2 March 1878
Simmons, J.J., fl. 1878
discusses the Cincinnatti Commercial, a democratic, but conservative newspaper. includes formal acknowledgement of receipt of paper.
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8 March 1878
Kern, H.C., fl. 1878
serves as an introduction for C.D. Frost
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informing him that the comptroller died shortly before one.
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informing him that the register of the treasury died.
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discusses the case of Mrs. McConnell
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January 18, 1878
Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879
requests to be put on the list of people he distributes seeds to.
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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.
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30 December 1878
concerned about the reduction of employees in the Railway Mail Service.
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23 May 1878
Vosburg, Geo., fl. 1878
enclosed is a receipt for the last half of 1877's taxes.
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February 12, 1878
possible water damage.
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water damage.
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4 June 1878
Hunt, W., fl. 1878
refers to a possible change in the district attorney. Jeffards is recommended.
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on the appointment of J.H Osborne as a deputy.
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13 December 1878
Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879
discusses city taxes and investment in Vicksburg.
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8 April 1878
Stricklin, W.S., fl. 1878
discusses Mr. Crawford's case.
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24 May 1878
further discusses Mr. Crawford's case and ways of proving his loyalty to the Union.
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January 26, 1878
Leachman, R., fl. 1877-1878
letter of recommendation for Mr. W.A. Slaughter for the office of post master.
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1 January 1878
Lee, fl. 1878
Miss Lee presents her compliments and regrets.
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Libby, M., fl. 1878
letter of recommendation for Harry Holmes for the position of special agent in the post office.
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February 8, 1878
Baldwin, M., fl. 1878
requests assistance in Rhodes' case
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12 March 1878
Hand, W.T., fl. 1878
requests that Bruce use his influence to get him appointed as route agent.
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to James HIll
January 21, 1879
Reid, Thomas, fl. 1878
requesting that Hill write him a letter of commendation for route agent to Bruce.
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January 10 1878
letter of introduction for H.E. Sizer.
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January 28, 1879
asks that he consider him for the position.
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15 April 1878
Taibu, fl. 1878
writes about different bills up for vote in the senate.
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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.
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Somerville, Alice J., fl. 1878
wants to know if he has received her application.
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asks for an appointment as a clerk, counter or copyist.
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January 31, 1878
Simmons, R.A., fl. 1878
thanks him for a copy of the report of the commissioner of agriculture.
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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.
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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
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February 13, 1878
Young, James W., fl. 1878
requests a clerkship position in some department of the government.
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January 16, 1879
Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878
would like to be appointed to a clerkship instead of re-appointed to collectorship
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Harris, E.P., fl. 1878
asks him to use his influence to get him the job of railway mail agent.
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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.
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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.
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February 9, 1878
encloses another petition for his appointment as Consul to Hong Kong
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Topley, J., fl. 1878
there is an issue that needs to be examined at the land office.
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January 13, 1879
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."
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January 5,1878
Henderson, H.S., fl. 1878
has put an application for district attorney.
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January 15, 1878
Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880
recommends Sidney Brooks for for railray mail agent position.
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8 May 1878
Harrison, Nelson, fl. 1878
is sending a volume of agriculture reports.
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10 November 1878
Hancock, W.M., fl. 1878
recommends John F. Roe for route agent
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Henderson, J.H., fl. 1877-1878
requests that Bruce recommend him to Hon. Durkee.
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Daniel, A.K., fl. 1878
recommends Robert Stewart as Post Master.
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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.
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12 November 1879
Rollins, Riley, fl. 1878
informs him of the death of his wife. asks about the Green Back Party.
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6 March 1879
Sunut, J. R., fl. 1878
has forwarded an application for deputy collector to Hill.
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25 September 1879
Richardson, S.H., fl. 1878
enclosing a letter from a mutual friend named Sam.
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3 December 1879
Leo, James M., fl. 1878
asks if it is too late to apply for chief supervisor.
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13 March 1879
inquires about his application for deputyship.
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writes of the current challenges and triumphs within the Republican party in Mississippi.
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14 October 1879
Tarbell, J., fl. 1879
letter of introduction for Miss Mary Burnett
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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.
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16 November 1879
Rosenbaum, C., fl. 1879
requests his recommendation for the post office in Meridan.
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January 29, 1879
encloses letter of J.Reed who wants to be a route agent.
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Ushom, L.N., fl. 1879
requests the procurement of an appointment to a route agency by J.W.S. Dodson.
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29 September 1879
Dodson, W.S., fl. 1879
asks for the appointment of route agent.
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17 June 1879
Swann, F., fl. 1879
asks him to use his influence to procure clubship for him in the Pension Bureau.
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23 July 1879
Smith, F.E., fl. 1879
writes to let him know Mr. Leachman is sick.
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to F.E Smith
1 August 1879
Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
glad to hear Mr. Leachman is recuperating
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receipt for Millie Bowers
February 19, 1872
Beard, John D., fl. 1872
mother of Morris Bowers, "allowed January 12th, 1872 on certificate for $285..."
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to unknown
29 July 1879
Temple, S. B., fl. 1879
requests receipt of Millie Bowers
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Lake, J., fl. 1879
sympathizes over his wife's illness. then mentions some business concerning Hon. Geo. C. Gorham.
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14 April 1879
Hancock, Thomas, fl. 1879
letter of recommendation for Mr. J. Roberts.
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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.
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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.
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December 1879
Randolph, John, fl. 1879
asks what the necessary steps would be to apply for a departmental position.
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January 20, 1879
Woodson, Kenney H., fl. 1879
letters of recommendation for Thomas S. Reid
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2 January 1879
Nugent, M., fl. 1879
letter outlining legal fees for the Harney bond suit
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January 31, 1879
Thomson, G.H., fl. 1879
encloses papers to be mailed to Harabon.
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8 August 1879
thanks him for forwarding a copy of the Congressional Record
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Thompson, Victor, fl. 1879
wants to speak with him about having a position when he visits.
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Truheart, H.N., fl. 1879
wants Cass C. Allenburg appointed P.M at Lexington.
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10 March 1879
Henderson, R.L., fl. 1879
letter of recommendation for J.R. Smith for Deputy Collector.
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