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to Joshua Mauger

George Bellie has been committed to Newgate for robbing the house of Alderman Le Mesurier. Since he has been convicted of robbery before, he will probably be sentenced to death. Bellie had also tried to borrow money under Mauger's name. Written at...

GLC03902.170

to Joshua Mauger

His nephew Edward's ship has arrived in Falmouth. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.172

to Joshua Mauger

He is still sick. News concerning his nephews, Philip, Edward and James.

GLC03902.174

to Joshua Mauger

He and Edward are sick. Prince William has been appointed Captain of the Frigate "Pegasus".

GLC03902.175

to Joshua Mauger

Mauger is ill. Mr. Morgan and the Gould family send their regards. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.182

to Joshua Mauger

Asks Mauger to help him pay a debt. He intends to try to make his fortune in East Indies. Docketing indicates a loan was given.

GLC03902.198

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses the division of his father's land in England.

GLC03902.219

to Joshua Mauger

Acknowledges receipt of a letter and fifty dollars in bank notes. The top of the letter has been trimmed off, but the missing part does not appear to have had any content. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.233

to Brook Watson

He wrote to Mr. Berkeley on Mauger's behalf.

GLC03902.239

to Mr. Berkeley

He is concerned with Mauger's health and offers an opium based remedy.

GLC03902.240

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses divisions in the Trinity [House].

GLC03902.242

to Joshua Mauger

Informs Mauger about the death of Mr. Nicolle.

GLC03902.247

to Thomas Cottle
to Thomas Lambert
to Thomas Lambert
to Henry Livingston

Document contains four copied letters. All were written in Chelsea, London.
The first letter, on page 1, was from Mauger to Thomas Cottle, dated 10 November 1762.
The second letter, on page 2, was from Mauger to Thomas Lambert, dated 6 November 1762...

GLC03902.268

to Thomas Franklin

GLC03902.289

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Letter to Senator Bruce asking for assistance in gaining an appointment for Mrs. Whelan.

GLC09400.143

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hill is asking if "Bro James" is in Washington.

GLC09400.161

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Senator Bruce's brother is writing to say he received his letter of the 3rd from Chicago and had sent a letter the same day to Washington D.C. H.C also asks what course Blanche is going to take in the future with the Senate.

GLC09400.166

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Baker is writing Senator Bruce to inquire to the possibility of a position as Doorkeeper on the Senate Floor.

GLC09400.169

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sampson is writing Senator Bruce in thanks for his efforts to get him an appointment in the Revenue department, but the position as detective does not appeal to his sense of honor. He says however if there is anything the Senator needs help with he...

GLC09400.189

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Powers is writing to Senator Bruce to ask him to keep an eye on Power's nomination to the Senate, and if there is strong opposition to let him know so he can come to Washington to defend himself. In the second half of the letter Powers mentions that...

GLC09400.192

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce advising him that McKees is after the Senator and regularly speaks ill of him. He also discusses his position as United States Attorney.

GLC09400.158

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This note is just an answer to Senator Bruce about someone's name. On the docket it notes that it was answered and a check was enclosed for 150.00. This folio also contains a blank page.

GLC09400.163

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Summer is asking Senator Bruce for help in getting a position either in Mississippi, or Tennessee. He has no preference and whatever the Senator can get for him will be fine.

GLC09400.180

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Harvey is asking Senator Bruce for help in securing a position in the Post Office of Iuka Mississippi. He says the position is held by a woman who is thinking of giving it up and recommending someone who has never worked in a post office, and has no...

GLC09400.181

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Harvey is asking Senator Bruce for his influence in gaining the position of Post Master in Greenville, which had no Postmaster. He claims the other two possibilities are not possible, since Dr. Young cannot make bond, and Alexander is not a citizen.

GLC09400.182