March 31, 1873

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Letter of introduction in French with envelope.

GLC00687.078.01

September 8, 1873

Sauluier, J., fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

He recommends Constantine H. Tateosian as an interpreter for Strong's upcoming voyage.

GLC00687.081

October 6, 1873

Logan, Hill, fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor James Strong

As a student of biblical antiquity, he has read about Strong's planned expedition to the Holy Land and, though he has little money and means, he would like to join the tour. He includes references.

GLC00687.083

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.

GLC09400.164

16 June 1875

Barnard, E.L., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Bamand is requesting Senator Bruce's help to get an appointment as a special agent of the treasury. He claims that there is not one from Mississippi. The docket says recommended this 25th of June 1875.

GLC09400.156

28 July 1876

Davis, A.K., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Hill

This is a letter forwarded to Senator Bruce by James hill with a note from James Hill on the bottom of the page. Davis is writing in hopes of a position in the consulship of Trinidad. He is writing to James Hill for a recommendation to Senator Bruce. The letter has been forwarded to the Senator with a note on the bottom from James Hill asking the Senator for anything he can do to help Davis.

GLC09400.185

14 March 1875

Parker, W.H., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Parker is writing to get Senator Bruce's support in retaining McKenna as the Post Master of Georgetown Colorado. a position McKenna holds, against opposition.

GLC09400.191

February 11, 1876

Young, J.B., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Young is writing to Senator Bruce to thank him for his recommendation for the post as Post Master in Jackson Mississippi.

GLC09400.195

April 20, 1871

Sheldon, Smith, fl. 1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Caswell, Alexis

He writes to introduce George May Powell as secretary of the Evangelical Press Association.

GLC00687.121

November 1, 1873

West, J., fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hon. F. T. Frelinghuysen

He highly recommends a lecture given by George May Powell of the Oriental Topographical Corps.

GLC00687.122

1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

A card introducing George May Powell as "a friend of every good cause."

GLC00687.153

February 27, 1798

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William A. Washington

Commisserates with his nephew, Colonel William A. Washington, on the death of his wife. Regrets he cannot find employment for Mr. Ashton, who had been recommended to him by his nephew, as he already has hired a clerk. Notes the grains he uses to make whiskey and the price he charges for it. Inquires about a source of staves for flour barrels, and tells him of queries on the Washington family genealogy from Sir Isaac Heard of the Heraldry Office in England. Asks about "Mrs. Washington of Bushfield".

GLC04445

23 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Letter of introduction fro George Jr. Langbeim.

GLC07705.076

9 December 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes he is one of the best drilled men in the regiment and can stand a rigid examination. He seeks the officer recommendation for a commission.

GLC07705.035

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.

GLC09400.272

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.

GLC09400.261

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.

GLC09400.264

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.

GLC09400.266

February 24, 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.267

17 March 1877

Shockleford, C.G., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to see Mr. French

GLC09400.269

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

GLC09400.270

13 April 1877

Stinger, Thomas, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asking for his help in having a southern Republican appointed for the position of marshall.

GLC09400.274

10 December 1863

Knight, L.M., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He heard that Captain Wheaton is sick. Also he wants to get Jimmy Fileon a clerkship position.

GLC07705.381

7 October 1861

Chase, M.E., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L.P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury

He wishes to establish a scientific and religious institution. He mentions Fellows as a mutual acquaintance as a way of introduction.

GLC02745.018

20 May 1920

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Pamphlet

Title: Speech endorsing Gov. Frank O. Lowden for president

He focuses on the high cost of living and the business of running the government which he feels the Governor of Illinois is the best candidate for.

GLC02679.43