16 June 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 782 (June 16, 1863)]

Yankee Naval Changes, Cavalry Battle at Brandy Station, VA., The Haines Bluff Affair, Exploit of Gunboats on the Rappahannock, Dismissal of British Consul at Richmond.

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29 August 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 845 (August 29, 1863)]

Continued Bombardment of Fort Sumter, Capture of U.S. Gunboats "Satelite" and "Reliance", The Federals Advancing Upon Richmond, The Heroism of Missouri, Treatment of Rebel Prisoners in Various Northern Camps.

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24 December 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 942 (December 24, 1863)]

The Report of the Secretary of the Treasury.

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29 December 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 945 (December 29, 1863)]

Latest from the U.S., Confederate, and European Congresses, Gen. J.E. Johnston Takes Command, Negro Revolt at Fort Jackson, One Hundred and Seventy-Second Day of the Siege of Charleston, Butler Requires all in Norfolk to take the Oath, Peace Resolutions in the Yankee Congress, Ex-president Pierce Places ad as the future antagonist of Lincoln, U.S. buys 18,000 Acres of Land.

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February 13, 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 11, 984 (February 13, 1864)]

Trouble Between France and the Lincoln Government, The Siege of Charleston, Another Advance of the Enemy up the Peninsula, Latest from Johnston's Army.

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2 June 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 077 (June 2, 1864)]

Sherman's Raid in Northern Georgia, Petitions Presented in English Parliament to Help End American War, Dispatch from Battle Ground, Near Mechanicsville, Meeting of the Confederate Congress, Lincoln's Bogus Proclamation (May 17, 1864).

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4 June 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 079 (June 4, 1864)]

Progress of the Campaign in Virginia, Grant's Unprecedented Losses, Latest from the Army of General Johnston, From General Lee's Army, Siegel's Defeat, Summary of the Fight in Spottsylvania.

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1 April 1889

Thompson, Victor, fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce asking about Thompson's confirmation. Thompson got a letter from another Senator saying that he had been confirmed for a position, but upon asking a clerk in charge of the paperwork was told this was false. Thompson wanted Senator Bruce to see if he could help Thompson find out what happened. This letter is contained with another letter to Lamar, Lucius Q. C. which is about the same topic, #GLC09400.036

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1 April 1889

Thompson, Victor, fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L.Q.G. Lamar

A letter from Thompson about his confirmation, he is writing to ask if Lamar knows anything about it. This letter is contained with another letter to Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce which is about the same topic, #GLC09400.035

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23 May 1876

Hall, W.V., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hall is requesting Senator Bruce's help in attaining a position in Washington D.C. He said that he is trusting Senator Bruce to help him secure a position that is good for him and his family. Hall also mentions other Senators, particularly Francis M Cockrell, who would be willing to help both Bruce, and Hall in the endeavor.

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6 March 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A note to Senator Bruce to meet with Pease in the Marble room. Related to GLC09400.039.2 A longer letter between the two men.

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6 March 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Pease is asking for a favor from Senator Bruce. Pease is leaving Washington D.C. and is asking Bruce for help in paying his remaining debts. This letter isrelated to GLC09400.039.1 a note asking Bruce to meet in the Marble Room.

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24 September 1895

Stewart, Hugh, fl. 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A request to Senator Bruce from Hugh Stewart on behalf of the Soldiers Sons and Citizens Republican Club. It is a request for the senator to speak on a topic of his choice to the members. It also asks what the charge would be for a speech since the group has a limited amount of money.

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16 February 1876

Parker, Alice, fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The docket notes that this is a personal letter. Parker seems to be either apologizing or accepting an apology from Senator Bruce for an unknown event. There is a small tear in the lower edge of the paper.

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February 5, 1879

Adams, Geo M., fl. 1879

Printed document

Title: An Act H.R. 4318 4th Congress 3rd Session.

This act established the Mississippi River Improvement Commission. Which is for the correction, permanent location, and deepening of the channel and the improvement of navigation of the Mississippi River and the protection of its alluvial lands.

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3 January 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A short note from Pease about some papers he wants to show Senator Bruce. Pease tells him he will be in at 9 o'clock in the morning. This page was ripped in half on the lower portion of the page. There are no other pieces present.

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13 December 1878

Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The Chaplin of the U.S. Navy writes Senator Bruce to say he will be in Washington in August, and hopes to see him then. Kane also asks Senator Bruce to send him a copy of a bill introduced by Senator Hamlin that is relative to Naval Chaplin's. Kane also mentions sending a book he wrote that is to be printed on to the Senator. There is an accompanying docket GLC09400.075.2

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20 June 1880

Stant, T.W., fl. 1880

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Stant was writing Senator Bruce for help in appointing Merriam Howards daughter to a position so that he can move to Vicksburg.

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20 November 1875

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Pease saying that he would be in Washington D.C. soon and that he had personal business to discus with the Senator.

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25 June 1897

Kennon, W.H., fl. 1897

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Kennon is asking Senator Bruce to talk to the Secretary of the Interior to inquire when the position as Receiver for Jackson Mississippi is to be created as he would like the appointment, and would like to come to Washington a few weeks before.

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6 July 1878

Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Tarbell is writing Senator Bruce on behalf of a Miss Wright who he has taken an interest in helping. Miss Wright works for Mr Cormick and has been promised an appointment in the treasury department. Cormick however has only put her on the temporary rolls, with a promise to be put on permanent rolls when he is about to resign. She borrowed money to get home since her family could not send her any, and now is penniless and needs help. Tarbell is asking the Senator to please help Miss Wright however possible. This letter is related to: GLC09400.086, GLC09400.087, GLC09400.088, GLC09400.089,…

GLC09400.085

July 29, 1878

Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Tarbell is asking for Senator Bruce's presence for a meeting over the fate of Miss Wright with Mr. Mahon 1st Auditor. Mahon has taken an interest in Miss Wright and Tarbell believes that Senator Bruce's opinion will help close the case for her. This letter is related to: GLC09400.085, GLC09400.087, GLC09400.088, GLC09400.089, GLC09400.090, GLC09400.091.

GLC09400.086

January 29, 1878

Mahon, D.W., fl. 1878

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a letter from First Auditor Mahon, to Senator Bruce requesting that he go and see the Assistant Secretary of the treasury Tawley immediately to clear up any additional problems. This letter is related to: GLC09400.085, GLC09400.086, GLC09400.088, GLC09400.089, GLC09400.090, GLC09400.091.

GLC09400.087

January 23, 1877

Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A note from Tarbell asking Senator Bruce to meet with him on a personal matter sometime that day if possible. This letter is related to: GLC09400.085, GLC09400.086, GLC09400.087, GLC09400.089, GLC09400.090, GLC09400.091.

GLC09400.088

13 November 1879

Baker, Jay Newton, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter in response to Senator Bruce. Baker has been in the mountains for the summer but has plans to return to Washington on the 20th or 21st of November. He cannot wait to be back and in the committee. He hopes to see Senator Bruce soon. There is some mention of guilty parties that the committee now has evidence against but it is a vague reference and no names or situation is mentioned.

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