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22 January 1878

Burnwell, A., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes he is in great distress because he has heard nothing favorable toward his application for employment. asks Bruce to use his influence.

GLC09400.391

31 January 1878

Pierce, J.H., 1826-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks what Scruggs' chances are in getting the clerkship position.

GLC09400.392

21 October 1879

Tarbell, J., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"writing on behalf of the colored women of this city..." asks if he can find work for a sewing girl, among others.

GLC09400.411

22 October 1879

Tarbell, J., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that she received a letter from J.R Smith who mentioned alternatives in case he can't be appointed.

GLC09400.412

15 October 1879

Tarbell, J., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that Miss Burnett is probably suffering at home from lack of supplies.

GLC09400.413

4 August 1879

Smith, W.H., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests help for a friend of his that is unemployed.

GLC09400.425

3 December 1879

Rayven, K., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

reiterates his need to secure an appointment for his lady friend.

GLC09400.426

31 March 1879

Bayer, K., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S.L. Lamar

regrets to inform him that he returned the recommendations he sent for "certain reasons."

GLC09400.433

9 January 1879

Smith, L. Ambler, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks Bruce to use his influence to get Eugene O'Sullivan a pension

GLC09400.435

16 January 1879

Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

would like to be appointed to a clerkship instead of re-appointed to collectorship

GLC09400.388

13 February 1878

Harris, E.P., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to use his influence to get him the job of railway mail agent.

GLC09400.389

5 January 1878

Hammond, E.S., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for his endorsement of his bid for district attorney even though he did not win.

GLC09400.390

5 February 1878

Tindall, Robb S., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

has enclosed petitions from both Democrats and Republicans, asking the president to appoint him Consul of Hong Kong.

GLC09400.393

9 February 1878

Tindall, Robb S., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

encloses another petition for his appointment as Consul to Hong Kong

GLC09400.394

21 December 1878

McClerdie, Nugent, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses a legal case involving a "Harry" who has many debts.

GLC09400.395

15 April 1878

Topley, J., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

there is an issue that needs to be examined at the land office.

GLC09400.396

13 January 1879

Topley, J., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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."

GLC09400.397