14 March 1877

Huntington, C.S., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

heard that there is a movement to replace J. Alexander as post master. asks Bruce to interfere.

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3 December 1878

Hunt, S.P., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for the appointment of local post master.

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January 18, 1906

Autograph letter

Title: to Messrs. Frank and Reinach

upset that they have not received some important papers. believes the error lies with the Rosedale Post Office.

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22 December 1904

Harding (postmaster), fl. 1904

Typed letter signed

Title: to Josephine B. Bruce

acknowledges the receipt of her letter. will apply $250.

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8 October 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He is very glad to have finally heard from the Richard as there was an irregularity with the mail, On page 2, there is a picture of a castle-like building. He includes some figures from his bank book.

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February 13, 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.

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January 15, 1878

Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

recommends Sidney Brooks for for railray mail agent position.

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10 November 1878

Hancock, W.M., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

recommends John F. Roe for route agent

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January 18, 1878

Daniel, A.K., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

recommends Robert Stewart as Post Master.

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February 3, 1879

Tate, J. W., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the vacancy left by the current Post Master who has left the country and will probably not return.

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January 14, 1879

Autograph document signed

Title: Petition to Appoint Captain Thomas J. Reid to a Position in the Post Office

A group of Republicans are endorsing Capt. Thomas J. Reid.

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7 November 1878

Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

there is a vacancy in the postal dept. due to a death. hopes Bruce can secure the spot for him.

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30 December 1878

Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

concerned about the reduction of employees in the Railway Mail Service.

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January 26, 1878

Leachman, R., fl. 1877-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Mr. W.A. Slaughter for the office of post master.

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January 18, 1878

Libby, M., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Harry Holmes for the position of special agent in the post office.

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12 March 1878

Hand, W.T., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests that Bruce use his influence to get him appointed as route agent.

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January 21, 1879

Reid, Thomas, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James HIll

requesting that Hill write him a letter of commendation for route agent to Bruce.

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19 March 1878

Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to consider his reappointment. also requests a post route map of Mississippi and Louisiana.

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03 April 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

Daniel Wright paid them a visit recently. William sent lots of mail with him. One soldier in the company died recently, leaving behind a wife and children.

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14 August 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He is healthy and happy because he received a lot of mail recently. Their sharp shooters are within gun shot of Fort Morgan.

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June 12, 1863

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

In the letter, he recounts his visit to a photographer in St. Anthony who has yet to send him his photos after two months; this has sorely "vexed" him. He talks about the trip the regiment is about to make to Devils Lake in the northern Dakota Territory, which will be hard and long. Though others are glad that they are not going south, he says that at least in the South there are hospitals, which is not so on their "Indian hunt." He may not be able to send mail on the plains, but says he will try. Written at Camp Pope.

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June 14, 1863

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

He informs his brother to send mail to Fort Abercrombie so it will reach him on the plains. His brother, Henry, will get his discharge within the next few days. Written at Camp Pope.

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February 1, 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul expresses a desire to come home and see his wife: "O if I Cold only see you wonst I have your Picture But that is not like the original". Paul describes the poor weather in the camp, and writes that he thought his regiment would switch camp, but the rain and muddy conditions kept them from doing so. Paul then complains of problems with the mail and that "the Boys is nearly Crasy for a male the male is the most welcom thing that Comes to this Camp when thare is a male thare is a smile on ever Cheak". Paul then lists the food that he has been eating at camp and asks Celicia to send him…

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20 November 1875

Kretchman, M., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a recommendation for Joshua W. Ward for postmaster in Greenville. A petition has already been signed and sent to Washington, Kretchman is just asking Bruce for additional support.

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20 December 1875

Hodges, William, fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a letter asking for Senator Bruce's help in getting Little Huggins, and Scullen. It also asks for Senator Bruce to help control the Post office in Jackson as there is no Republican Representatives in Jackson. He also inquires the reason for Whitfield's appointment. There is a note in pencil on the reverse side of page one that states that someone is confined in bed and unable to go and check on what is happening.

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