23 June 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He asks him to thank John Davis and writes "I am not exactly an abolitionist..." Mr. Watson has begun a letter to Richard.

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6 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Frank A who said Richard requested he call on his father. He also received a letter from John A. who had been slightly wounded and said Richard was doing well. He mentions the Emancipation Proclamation and says he feels positive about it.

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February 5, 1863

Barwood, James, fl. 1863-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bill

writes at great length about slavery and abolition. thinks the institution of slavery is repugnant, but at the same time, thinks it helped to introduce blacks to civilization and that they are better off now than they were before.

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February 15, 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

planning to go to Cinncinatti for a week. has been writing a letter for the Captain's "darky" to his sweetheart. would like to be in Washington if they get orders to leave Cumberland.

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6 November 1877

Chief of Bureau, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"In accordance with your application, the Bureau has this day ordered the discharge of Hiram Johnson from the U.S ship Saratoga..."

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February 14, 1877

Scugg, B.P., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

confident that their candidate will be elected president. also wants Bruce to use his influence to give him the post office.

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30 October 1877

Henderson, J.H., fl. 1877-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

sent a petition for his appointment as route-agent. has just been informed there will be a vacancy in a few days. hopes that Bruce will reccomend his appointment.

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February 5, 1877

Snow, Addie R., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks that Bruce reply to her two former letters regarding the Post Office. according to present arrangements, he will not be paid, nor will it even pay rent on the office.

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31 March 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

had to sleep under a canvas instead of a tent one night. General Sheridan is operating with them with 25,000 cavalry. saw a black band that he enjoyed. the battle continues.

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16 April 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

Levi was a prisoner for over 24 hours. tells this story and of his escape.describes the details of Lee's surrender.w rites that the government is enlisting and hiring many blacks in Richmond.

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February 5, 1877

Shorter, J.A., Jr., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests some garden seed.

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January 31, 1877

Slinky, N., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"please except my many thanks for your many [illegible]"

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February 22, 1877

Glass, J.W., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests one volume of the Congressional Globe.

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26 October 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

applying for the position of driver. Written in Hillsdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C..

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10 June 1877

Smiley, N.A., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a copy of Mr. Buckley's Digest.

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3 March 1877

Smith, Shillito, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for his support for a certain candidate for U.S. Marshal.

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3 January 1876

Curlock, D.S., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to use his influence to have the Hon. G.V Boswell appointed Post Master to fill the vacancy in said town.

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January 23, 1877

Sanderlin, J.A., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to send two books by the name of "The Memorial Addresses, Life and Character of Hon. Chris S. Ferry and the Statutes of the United States of America.

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5 March 1877

Emlad, G., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks that he do all he can for G.V Boswell.

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February 24, 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

regarding Captain S.R Blow, building him up, promoting him.

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18 March 1877

Shockleford, C.G., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

mentions the Whig party

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17 March 1877

Shockleford, C.G., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to see Mr. French

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19 May 1877

Saunders, E.H., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

includes letters of endorsement for the position of postmaster

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February 26, 1877

Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to thank him for the public documents and garden seeds.

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10 March 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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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