14 March 1877

Harris, George E., 1827-1911

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter was sent with the application of West, with an explanation and reiteration that if Pierce wants to keep the position the application is not to be presented. This letter also asks if John Hill would like to look, and sign the document. This letter references GLC09400.044.01

GLC09400.044.02

12 November 1872

Stewart, Isham, fl. 1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Stewart asking Senator Bruce to look into a petition put forth to oust his son Robert from his position of Post Master in Macon for a Mrs. Gilmero. He says that one of the only reasons the signers want this is because her husband John was killed in the "Christiana Massacres" [the Christiana Riot of 1851]. The docket is written over the letter text in Red pen. Also written in Senatobia, Mississippi

GLC09400.045

14 February 1876

Tobin, John P., fl. 1876-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce on the conditions of levees in two different towns; Floraville, and Bollevar. He is also requesting help in workers, and money to repair the levees. Tobin also asks the Senator for seeds. There is a small raised image in the upper left hand side of the page.

GLC09400.047

8 July 1879

Autograph letter

Title: to Hill

An answer to Senator Hill. This letter discusses plans for the Democratic Party in the south as they try to regain power. In the top left hand corner there is a notation that this letter is "Strictly Confidential" it is unsigned, possibly due to secrecy of parties involved.

GLC09400.048

17 December, 1878

Tilley, H.H., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter that was sent with an article from the "Republic". The author of the letter received this paper and article from J.E. Daniel, a doctor from Jackson Mississippi. The article details a boy's conduct during a yellow fever outbreak. The letter also mentions a sketch of a school in Mass. that the author went to. It is a satirical picture of the school which the author gives the Senator permission to use.

GLC09400.049

7 April 1880

Thomas, Chas. W., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter has three main focuses, the first is a letter of thanks for a note that Senator Bruce sent to a tenant of Thomas which he said was much appreciated and according to the tenant James H Osborne will be kept for the next generation. The second part of the letter is a request to put a good word in for Thomas concerning a position in the secretary of war's office. The third portion mentions a book "Adventures and Observations in Africa" which he recommends to the senator, and offers to send the Senator a copy.

GLC09400.050

25 December 1878

Thomas, H.K., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A short note outlining Thomas's fear that white democrats are trying to push him out of his position as Post Master of Bovina Mississippi, with the help of Pease. He requests that the Senator Bruce help him to keep his position until a vote can be decided to discover the wishes of the patrons. There is a small raised image of a woman's face and the word "Verona" underneath it in the top Left corner of the document.

GLC09400.051

11 November 1877

Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

An answer to a previous letter sent by Senator Bruce. F. Hill mentions that it took so long to answer, but he was in ill health. There is also a vote that took place that the Democrats won. There is a tear in the top portion of the page.

GLC09400.052

6 April 1877

Hall, T.C., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Hall concerning his son, who he left in charge of the Post Office when he went on a trip. His son is accused of stealing 3 hundred dollars of Post Office money. He is requesting help from Senator Bruce to help keep his position.

GLC09400.053

June 21, 1753

Phileleutherus

Pamphlet

Title: The Independent Reflector, [No. 30 (June 21 1753)]

One pamphlet published by the Independent Reflector dated June 21, 1753. A printing of an essay by Phileleutherus regarding oaths and blessings.

GLC09527

16 December 1878

Lamb, W.S., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.143

20 June 1899

Leonard, M.D., fl. 1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A thank you letter for all the efforts of Senator Bruce in helping to get a position for a friend of Leonards.

GLC09400.144

12 January 1878

Lee, Henry W., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Lee is asking Senator Bruce for any help he could give to help Lee find a position; he has been unemployed for a year. The docket has a note on the bottom reading "no chance or hope".

GLC09400.145

28 January 1879 - 22 October 1879

Robinson, Josie M., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of two letters; both are from Josie M. Robinson, in regards to her appointment in the government printing offices.

GLC09400.152

28 January 1879

Robinson, Josie M., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is to ask Senator Bruce if he can help Robinson reinstated in her former position. She was on the regular roll but upon the retirement of the former commissioner was dismissed, since then multiple people have been put back on the regular role and she is inquiring if she may be placed back on, or if not if there is any other employment to be had.

GLC09400.152.01

22 October 1879

Robinson, Josie M., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Robinson is writing Senator Bruce to thank him for his help in finding a position. She is also letting him know that she was assigned to duty on the 18th.

GLC09400.152.02

11 June 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia enjoyed re-reading his last letter that summed up Salem, Oregon and talked about his new adventure at Fort Lewis. She tried to get a new pair of shoes, needed 17 ration coupons for them. Asks about the weather in Washington [State] where he is now stationed. Went to the movies saw "Hangmen Also Die" and a Laurel and Hardy Picture.

GLC09414.0064

12 June 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:30 PM. Sylvia comments on Moe's seeing Mount Ranier [Washington State] from the truck on the way to his new base. Recalls that he always said he wanted to see the West. Gives him the addresses of some friends in the Army. Notes he has become acquainted with 2 refugees. Is interrupted by a phone call. Reports back that it was his mother saying he is coming home.

GLC09414.0065

09 November 1875-14 November 1875

Natch, E.P., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of two letters, and a separate docket. All three concern the post office and appointment to political posts.

GLC09400.056

8 February 1876

Brown, Horace, fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of 1 letter and 1 business card, both concerning Horace brown, and his request for information about Mississippi.

GLC09400.062

30 March 1879

Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerns the Senator's brother who wants to purchase a house from Senator Bruce

GLC09400.070

4 January 1879

Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of a letter, a separate docket, and an envelope all concerning a request from Buchanan for help in getting an appointment.

GLC09400.071

13 December 1878

Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerns a request by Kane to send a copy of a bill, as well as a book Kane wrote.

GLC09400.075

30 April 1878 - 19 May 1878

Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A series of two letters, with a separate docket, both concerning the appointment of Hill to a position.

GLC09400.083

12 May 1879

Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerning Ed Bruce, the Senator's brother and his request to purchase a house from Senator Bruce.

GLC09400.094