1887

United States Department of Treasury

Autograph document

Title: Receipt for taxes of 1886- Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.642

January 16, 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

6 March 1879

Sunut, J. R., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Hill

has forwarded an application for deputy collector to Hill.

GLC09400.406

23 May 1878

Vosburg, Geo., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

enclosed is a receipt for the last half of 1877's taxes.

GLC09400.360

13 December 1878

Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses city taxes and investment in Vicksburg.

GLC09400.366

21 March 1876

Sampson, John P., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 would be glad to return the favor bestowed upon him.

GLC09400.189

26 October 1875

Sullivan, M.B., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A request to sign two tax receipts, and send the receipts back if the taxes have been paid. At the bottom of the letter there are some sums worked out.

GLC09400.178

26 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia doesn't know how to fill out the gasoline rationing application she just received in the mail; because she has been away and had not used her allotted gasoline. Mentions tax problems for 1942. Has a union meeting during her lunch hour.

GLC09414.0091

December 21, 1863

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

He has just returned from New York City, where he worked with Secretary Chase to compare excise taxes of the U.S. and foreign countries. He refers to her article, "Caucuss," describing educational qualifications for the elective franchise of states with free schools. He describes his roommate, a past American Consul to Java, Rev. Israel Dichl.

GLC00687.008

February 1, 1864

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

He expresses his belief in prayer, particularly that the will of God may happen. He has not received remuneration for his inventions, but has not lost hope that they will be found valuable in the future. His work with the hospitals, Young Men's Christian Association, and the Union League, as well as the comparison of excise taxes, keep him occupied.

GLC00687.009

November 18, 1864

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

He writes of the power of submitting to the will of God. He describes his month-long furlough spent writing and publishing a speech for the campaign about taxation, "Facts and Figures for the Hour." He refers to the "Iron Brigade," Wisconsin troops organized by McClellan who voted for Lincoln, the Indiana conspiracy, visiting the Army of Potomac and of the James, as well as a new religious interest among army troops.

GLC00687.011

July 31, 1805

Unknown

Autograph note

Title: to unknown

Price of flour and bacon.

GLC01450.600.018

20 July 1830

Autograph document

Title: [Announcing pro-slavery meeting]

GLC01450.600.057

November 13, 1802

Murphy, Sarah, fl. 1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sons

GLC01450.600.080

July 10, 1797

Duane, Walter, fl. 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

Duane writes a letter to Murphy addressing the letter as "to Sir."

GLC01450.600.081

December 2, 1790

Mallet, Philip, fl. 1763-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

GLC01794.45

July 25, 1770

Ramsay, fl. 1770

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

A separate/loose envelope addresses to Catharine Macaulay for a letter from Mr. Ramsay, letter does not accompany it.

GLC01794.46

November 1790

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Griffiths

The negative review of her letters on education which he published.

GLC01794.47

January 18, 1769

Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

Typed letter

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Typed copy of letter to Macaulay, from Rush in which he discusses politics and representation in the government body.

GLC01794.48

January 20, 1769

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Typed letter

Title: to Benjamin Rush

Typed copy of letter to Rush in response to GLC01794.48.

GLC01794.49

February 17, 1769

Burgh, James, fl. 1769-1773

Typed letter

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Typed copy of letter between Catherine Macaulay and James Burgh.

GLC01794.50

March 4, 1769

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Typed letter

Title: to James Burgh

Typed copy of letter between Catherine Macaulay and James Burgh.

GLC01794.51

March 22, 1769

Desire, fl. 1769

Typed letter

Title: Copy of the Original Petition drawn up for the use of the City of London

Typed Copy of the Original Petition drawn up for the use of the City of London.

GLC01794.52

July 13, 1769

Hollis, Thomas, fl. 1769

Typed letter

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Typed copy of a letter between Thomas Hollis and Catharine Macaulay.

GLC01794.53

May 13, 1769

Mayhew, fl. 1769

Typed letter

Title: to Thomas Hollis

Typed copy of letter between Thomas Hollis and Mrs. Mayhew.

GLC01794.54