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to Blanche Kelso Bruce
March 17, 1877
Shockleford, C.G., fl. 1877
asks him to see Mr. French
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19 May 1877
Saunders, E.H., fl. 1877
includes letters of endorsement for the position of postmaster
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February 26, 1877
Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880
writes to thank him for the public documents and garden seeds.
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10 March 1877
informs him that Democrats of the town have started a petition to have someone else appointed post master after his term ends. asks that Bruce protect his rights since he still has one more year left.
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13 April 1877
Stinger, Thomas, fl. 1877
asking for his help in having a southern Republican appointed for the position of marshall.
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8 October 1877
Stuvart, H. Percy, fl. 1877
asks him to see Chalmers regarding an appointment.
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2 November 1877
Henderson, J.H., fl. 1877-1878
writes they are having a lively canvass in the county. also that the two jurisdictments which were brought against him were quashed but they cost him a lot of money. asks Bruce for the money to pay his legal fees.
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1877
Doroming, L. J., fl. 1877
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11 March1877
been waiting for a long time to hear from Bruce regarding a photo. acknowledges Bruce's political troubles. thinks Lousiana is doomed.
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8 September 1877
Snow, Addie R., fl. 1877
discusses the appointment of P.M.
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13 October 1877
Feneer, N.D., fl. 1877
informing him that his appointment is probationary and the probationary period has expired.
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21 September 1877
discusses the upcoming election and his motivation for running.
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26 November 1877
Lee, Oscar, fl. 1877
pleads his case to Bruce. just a poor young man and a poor mother and father.
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10 September 1877
Livingston, H.L., fl. 1877
writes that he has not enough money to pay the lawyer. mentions H.R. Campbell.
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January 23, 1877
Hazelia, J.M., fl. 1877
writes they would like the money back which they loaned him. have written four or five times now.
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21 April 1877
Leachman, R., fl. 1877-1878
aware of his appeal and asks for his support when his application comes up.
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26 April 1877
Leachman, R.E., fl. 1877
wishes to thank him for past favors. assures him he is not one of those people who thinks he can secure any office for him and he would not try to abuse his influence.
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30 May 1877
Davis, A.A., fl. 1877
the post master has put in an application to make the post office a separating or distributing office. argues that he is an old man now and this favor should be granted.
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January 20, 1877
Reed, J.F., fl. 1877
writes for an appointment as postal agent or special agent. writes that he has letters of recommendation and a petition.
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15 December 1877
Comms, E.X., fl. 1877
writes that there is a general dissatisfaction with the current post master. wants Bruce to use his influence to replace him.
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March 12, 1877
Harrington, H.H., fl. 1877
letter of recommendation for G.N. Harry for a position at the post office.
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12 October 1877
Scott, Y., fl. 1877
he is owed money, but they have decided not to sue and have decided to be lenient.
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February 21, 1877
Buckley, T.C., fl. 1877
asks for the appointment of Secretary of the Territory or U.S Attorney of the territory.
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27 August 1877
informs the senator what both parties have been up to in his absence (lists their candidates and county news).
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24 November 1879
Roe, John C., fl. 1879
writes to request Hancock's appointment as post master.
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