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to Richard H. Jackson

He is happy to find his son in good health. The weather in Central Park has improved but soon winter will come and people will be skating. Last page is written over.

GLC07705.287

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes there is great anxiety over the fall of Sumter which appears to hold out. He also mentions a party for Mrs. Watson that has been postponed.

GLC07705.288

to Richard H. Jackson

On the front page there is a sketch of a Hawkins' Zouave with a long, stretched out neck. He writes that that he was hired to drive a wagon and deliver goods uptown for [illegible] but looks like Duncan's Sons for $8 a week. Also, he says Mr...

GLC07705.289

to Richard H. Jackson

He acknowledges that the he has recived the $50.

GLC07705.290

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has received two letters from Richard. He is fine and has been getting the hang of his new job.

GLC07705.291

to Richard H. Jackson

He remarks that Richard has grown much more comfortable since going through several hardships than he was at the beginning. Mr. Stewart recommends he make his acquaintance with with a Mr. A. Keeling, who was once enlisted but is now living in...

GLC07705.292

to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent the diary that Richard requested.

GLC07705.293

to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions a John who received a letter from Richard and intends to settle up with him after Christmas.

GLC07705.294

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that on Christmas, he and Richard's mother passed the time with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. He is preparing for General Corcoran's funeral.

GLC07705.295

to Richard H. Jackson

They spent time with the Watsons again. He names everything they ate.

GLC07705.296

to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent Richard another diary.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the weather mainly and how there has been excellent sleighing.

GLC07705.298

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the performance of "Barney Williams and his Wife.."

GLC07705.299

to Richard H. Jackson

She mentions various friends: Carry, Mary Harrison, Miss Haller, etc.

GLC07705.300

to Richard H. Jackson

He complains that Richard never writes and wants to know if he is made at him. He then calls attention to the fact that Richard is writing to more than one lady.

GLC07705.301

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he enjoys Richard's letters. He is with his friend Charley and asks why he cannot get a furlough to come to New York.

GLC07705.302

to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for not responding sooner and praises the youth that are risking their lives for their country. The subject of Martha and her activities comes up.

GLC07705.303

to Richard H. Jackson

He informs Richard that Theodore had been sick recently. He also mentioned that he better be careful when writing to Miss Watson and Miss Milligan.

GLC07705.304

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that the wounded of his regiment have come into town. The last page is an army song called "Marching Song."

GLC07705.305

to Richard H. Jackson

Watson describes Richard's father's wedding. He notes that he saw Martha who told him Mr. Snow saw his father and told him about his regiment.

GLC07705.306

to Richard H. Jackson

His friend tells him the story of how he got back to New York starting with when he left Roanoke Island.

GLC07705.307

to Richard H. Jackson

The letter requests several items such as pants, bully cap, blanket, dishes, revolver, etc.

GLC07705.308

to Richard H. Jackson

He praises him on his mature attitude toward his father's marriage. Then goes on about how interesting the news about the war is, expecially Burnside and McClellan.

GLC07705.309

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.387

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.392

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

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.413

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes about different bills up for vote in the senate.

GLC09400.378

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes the legislature will adjourn on the 23rd and if the place can be secured, he shall be ready to report for duty April 1st.

GLC09400.379

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to know if he has received her application.

GLC09400.380

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for an appointment as a clerk, counter or copyist.

GLC09400.381

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for a copy of the report of the commissioner of agriculture.

GLC09400.382

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks Bruce to send him a copy of the speeches delivered in eulogy on the life and death of Hon. O.P. Morton.

GLC09400.383

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for some indication of the probable action of the Committee on Pensions.

GLC09400.384

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

received a copy of publication for which he wants a copy of record for the Wilberforce Reading Room

GLC09400.385

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a clerkship position in some department of the government.

GLC09400.386

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.388

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.389

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.390

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.393

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

encloses another petition for his appointment as Consul to Hong Kong

GLC09400.394

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.395

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.396

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

has put an application for district attorney.

GLC09400.398

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

recommends Sidney Brooks for for railray mail agent position.

GLC09400.399

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

is sending a volume of agriculture reports.

GLC09400.400

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

recommends John F. Roe for route agent

GLC09400.401

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests that Bruce recommend him to Hon. Durkee.

GLC09400.402

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

recommends Robert Stewart as Post Master.

GLC09400.403

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.404

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informs him of the death of his wife. asks about the Green Back Party.

GLC09400.405

to James Hill

has forwarded an application for deputy collector to Hill.

GLC09400.406

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

enclosing a letter from a mutual friend named Sam.

GLC09400.407

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks if it is too late to apply for chief supervisor.

GLC09400.408

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

inquires about his application for deputyship.

GLC09400.409

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes of the current challenges and triumphs within the Republican party in Mississippi.

GLC09400.410

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of introduction for Miss Mary Burnett

GLC09400.414

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

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

GLC09400.415

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests his recommendation for the post office in Meridan.

GLC09400.416

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

encloses letter of J.Reed who wants to be a route agent.

GLC09400.417

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests the procurement of an appointment to a route agency by J.W.S. Dodson.

GLC09400.418

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for the appointment of route agent.

GLC09400.419

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to use his influence to procure clubship for him in the Pension Bureau.

GLC09400.420

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

in regard to a reduction in the force and class of mail service.

GLC09400.337

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that he prefers the office of collector of customs to that of district attorney

GLC09400.339

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Miss Kriger's Compliments and Regrets

GLC09400.348

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to speak to the Secretary about their protection.

GLC09400.351

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to a reserve a place for his friends to work.

GLC09400.352

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a resignation letter. he is quitting to be a diplomat instead.

GLC09400.356

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

request that Bruce will continue their subscription for the Penn Monthly.

GLC09400.335

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"Please inform me if the place is secured."

GLC09400.336

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

now that he has accepted the position of collector of customs, he waiting the arrival of the oath. requests that Bruce speed things up so he can begin as possible.

GLC09400.340

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that he received the package and will distribute the seed and report it to the commissoner.

GLC09400.341

to James Hill

begs for an appointment of some kind. says he has already contacted Bruce.

GLC09400.342

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

refers to a copy of "The Eulogies..."

GLC09400.343

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Requests the Report of Bouthwell's committee appointed to investigate the Clinton Riot. (Sen. George S. Boutwell headed a committee to investigate orchestrated violence against African-American voters in Mississippi during the election of 1875.)...

GLC09400.344

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

hopes that Judge Leachman gets the appointment. upset over the way the Judge has been treated.

GLC09400.345

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the Cincinnatti Commercial, a democratic, but conservative newspaper. includes formal acknowledgement of receipt of paper.

GLC09400.346

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

serves as an introduction for C.D. Frost

GLC09400.347

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests the surveys of Nebraska, California, Dakota, New Mexico and Texas.

GLC09400.349

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks Bruce for his help in securing a position.

GLC09400.350

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that the comptroller died shortly before one.

GLC09400.353

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that the register of the treasury died.

GLC09400.354

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the case of Mrs. McConnell

GLC09400.355

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests to be put on the list of people he distributes seeds to.

GLC09400.357

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.358

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.359

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.360

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

possible water damage.

GLC09400.361

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

water damage.

GLC09400.362

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

refers to a possible change in the district attorney. Jeffards is recommended.

GLC09400.363

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

on the appointment of J.H Osborne as a deputy.

GLC09400.364

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Geo. N. Jones.

GLC09400.365

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses city taxes and investment in Vicksburg.

GLC09400.366

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses Mr. Crawford's case.

GLC09400.367

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

further discusses Mr. Crawford's case and ways of proving his loyalty to the Union.

GLC09400.368

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.369