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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Circa 1879

Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series containing one small notecard, a separate docket, and a separate envelope, all in regards to the resignation of Judge Orlin

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February 12, 1877

Smith, Willis H., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Smith wishes to be called to testify in front of a committee in regards to the Mississippi Election of 1875.

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circa August 1877

Nugent, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A series of three letters and four dockets that all concern a suit on Cordoza, by Senator Bruce

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circa August 1877

Nugent, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an outline of a bill presented to Senator Bruce in regards to legal action taken by Nugent and Mc Willie on his behalf of Senator Bruce. The legal matter deals with bonds given in the case of State vs Cordozo. The bill is $650.00 still due

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17 August 1877

Nugent, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an acknowledgement of payment made to Nugent and Mc Willie, by Senator Bruce. The amount paid was $200.00.

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29 August 1877

Nugent, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an acknowledgement of payment to Nugent and McWillie by Senator Bruce in regards to a legal matter. The payment amount was $450.00.

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circa August 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a separate docket for the previous three letters which all had dockets as well, with a note saying three letters.

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January 30, 1879

Tanner, B.I., fl. 1879-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter regarding the case of Jerry Robinson, asking the senator to help in any way he could, on the docket there is a note saying "Ans. Feb 2/79. Would do all I could"

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11 September 1875

Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter to Senator Bruce outlines the coming election for Sheriffs in Mississippi. Ousely outlines the different runners, as well as his expectations on how it will all go. He is also asking if possible for Senator Bruce to come to Mississippi to support the party with his presence.

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14 December 1878

Townsend, Jas B., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Townsend is writing to Senator Bruce asking his support in making sure that the current candidate for sheriff in his county J.H. Campbell, also the incumbent does not get confirmed. He starts the letter by telling the Senator that he was the "first White Man in my County that voted an Open Republican Ticket" and that as a result he was "ostracized, and even Burnt in Effigy upon the streets in my town" by the "present incumbent of the Post Office of this Place"

GLC09400.147

23 December 1879

Hunt, Thos. W., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hunt is asking for help in gaining a confirmation for a friend of his, Rodney, for a Post Office position in Jefferson County.

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3 May 1878

Knowland, Thos. K., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Is writing the Senator for news if the Southern Claims Commission has passed in the Senate.

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January 24, 1876

Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Ousley is writing Senator Bruce for the combination of the safe in the Sheriff's office, as well as the instructions on how it is used. Or if he is unable to send it could he please have the manufacturer's information to ask them.

GLC09400.150

16 June 1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Letter to Senator Bruce in regards to trying make an appointment with the senator concerning school issues. The name is unclear but it looks like W.J.S. Jackson

GLC09400.002

14 April 1877

Redpath, James, 1833-1891

Broadside

Title: A Policy for the Blacks. Letter to a Colored Mississippian

This broadside is titled "A Policy for the Blacks. Letter to a Colored Mississippian" and is summarized at the top in a paragraph "The President's Policy Discussed by a Radical Republican - Duty Of The Colored People - No Further Allegiance due to the Republican Party - Why the Blacks should join the Democratic Party" The main part of the broadside is a detailed step by step argument of why African Americans should join the Democratic party. It is all a reaction to President Hayes policies that the author feels have abandoned the African Americans and will not help them. The author James…

GLC09400.007

17 September 1877

Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from J. E. Ousley is concerning a debt that he owes to Senator Bruce. There are also mentions of a sheriff election between two men R. M. Wilson and W. R. Campbell. The docket is written over the text in red pen.

GLC09400.011

6 June 1875

Tilley, M.E., Mrs., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Mrs. Tilly covers a few topics. The major topic is her asking the Senator for support in being re-appointed to her job, at a higher salary on the 1st of July. She asks the Senator to remember her, and put in a good word in for her. Tilley also remarks on the weather in Washington D.C. She also briefly mentions a robbery at the treasury that was recently in the newspapers.

GLC09400.012

22 May 1877

Taggart, James, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

James Taggart wrote to Senator Bruce in thanks for helping him get a job in the treasury. Also mentions that he used Bruce's name during the examination.

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26 March 1879

Tachmyrtis (doctor), fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce who was a member of the Education and Labor committee, from Dr. Tachmyrtis in regards to a positing on the Woodruff Scientific Expedition.

GLC09400.015

January 27, 1879

Little, Finnis H., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter of thanks to Senator Bruce for an appointment in Washington D.C.

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17 December 1879

Ville, James L., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from James Ville that is asking the Senator Bruce if there is anything he can do to help Ville in gaining a position in Washington D.C., as a messenger, or any other capacity. Ville starts by introducing himself and outlining his education. He also offers to get letters of recommendations form business men in Richmond where he previously worked.

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