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to Blanche Kelso Bruce
January 25, 1876
John, Lvin, fl. 1876
A list of furniture that was in Senator Bruce's rooms. This was written on letterhead for Sheriff of Bolivar Country, J. E. Ousley.
GLC09400.065
July 12, 1876
Kilpatrick, A.E., fl. 1876
2nd Lieutenant Kilpatrick was writing the Senator to request help transferring from the 17th Infantry into the 7th Calvary due to a vacancy through the death of an officer in the Calvary. He is writing the senator since he is from Mississippi, and...
GLC09400.066
A Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert
Circa June 1876
A ticket to "a Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert" it is held at the Presbyterian Church on June 30th 1876
GLC09400.067
8 March 1877
Dickson, Moses, 1824-1901
Moses Dickson is writing to Senator Bruce for his opinion on what needs to be done to keep African American support for the Republican Party. He mentions that those African Americans that are in office in 1877 have become less effective and he wishes...
GLC09400.068
10 November 1879
Kernan, fl. 1879
A response to a telegram that Senator Bruce sent to Senator Kernan; possibly about an illness that Senator Conkling had contracted. The note says that the telegraph was received but Kernan was in New York, as was Conkling and that the rumor of...
GLC09400.069
March 30, 1879
Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879
A letter to Senator Bruce about the family and how they all are, the main purpose of this letter is that E Bruce wants to purchase the house from Senator Bruce. This letter is accompanied by a docket GLC09400.070.2
GLC09400.070.01
This is a docket that accompanied a letter from E Bruce to the Senator GLC09400.070.1
GLC09400.070.02
4 January 1879
Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879
A letter from Buchanan to Senator Bruce asking for him to help make sure he is confirmed, since he believes Lamar is against him. It also mentions Buchanan's belief that the paper is making war on Judge Chandler. This is accompanied by an envelope...
GLC09400.071.01
An envelope with the return address of W.W. Walker Sherriff of Marshall County. This is accompanied by a letter, and a docket. GLC09400.071.1, GLC09400.071.3
GLC09400.071.02
This is a separated docket that explains a letter to Senator Bruce, from G.E. Buchanan about the election and confirmations. This is accompanied by the letter mentioned above, and an envelope. GLC09400.071.1, GLC09400.071.2
GLC09400.071.03
February 18, 1876
Hatch, E.P., fl. 1875-1876
A letter from E P Hatch about a reported conversation between Senator Bruce and President Hayes in which Bruce was reported saying "that he was not, and had not been, the friend of the colored people, and that he could pursue his course and that you...
GLC09400.073
December 16, 1879
Kernan, Francis, fl. 1879
A thank you note to Senator Bruce concerning information about Vicksburg lands, which the Senator had sent by telegram.
GLC09400.074
13 December 1878
Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878
A docket that accompanied a letter from Jas. Kane, to Senator Bruce. The letter discusses a visit, a bill the concerns the navy, and an upcoming book. GLC09400.075.1
GLC09400.075.02
January 12, 1876
Jack, fl. 1876-1877
A letter from a man named Jack that details the events in Bolivar County, and the officials there. This letter mentions "Old Matt" leaving the sheriff County's office and Ousley taking his place. It also mentions that it is unlikely the author will...
GLC09400.076
February 15, 1876
Livingston, H.L., fl. 1876
Livingston starts by writing about the fact that a group of people have taken bricks from Senator Bruce's land, as well as some trees. He also notes that taxes, both personal and land are coming due soon and that he will include the amounts owed...
GLC09400.077
27 June 1880
Hunt, T.W., fl. 1880
A letter from Hunt to Senator Bruce detailing his future travels, and his return to Vicksberg on the 6th.
GLC09400.079
Livingston Writes to Senator Bruce with a few main points. The first is a box that was forwarded to the senator, which was sent express, and if he did not receive it he should inquire to its location. The second point was that Livingston has secured...
GLC09400.080
December 11, 1877
Hazelwood, J.M., fl. 1877
Hazelwood writes Senator Bruce to about a check that the Senator had sent to him. He also alerts the Senator that he had just received two previous letters from him as he has been unwell recently and unable to go to the landing to collect mail.
GLC09400.081
19 May 1878
Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878
In response to a letter on the 6th Frank Hill wrote a letter to Senator Bruce concerning his position at a country school. He also thanks the senator for his interest. is accompanying a letter about Hill's position as a teacher, and a shared docket...
GLC09400.083.02
The Independent Reflector, [No. 30 (June 21 1753)]
June 21, 1753
Phileleutherus
One pamphlet published by the Independent Reflector dated June 21, 1753. A printing of an essay by Phileleutherus regarding oaths and blessings.
GLC09527
25 June 1897
Kennon, W.H., fl. 1897
Kennon is asking Senator Bruce to talk to the Secretary of the Interior to inquire when the position as Receiver for Jackson Mississippi is to be created as he would like the appointment, and would like to come to Washington a few weeks before.
GLC09400.084
6 July 1878
Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879
Tarbell is writing Senator Bruce on behalf of a Miss Wright who he has taken an interest in helping. Miss Wright works for Mr Cormick and has been promised an appointment in the treasury department. Cormick however has only put her on the temporary...
GLC09400.085
30 April 1878
A letter from Hill to the Senator informing him that he would love to take the appointment. However he is currently teaching and as a result cannot leave until June of that year. Hill says however that after this term he would gladly take the...
GLC09400.083.01
The docket for two letters both from Frank P Hill. GLC09400.083.1 and GLC09400.083.2
GLC09400.083.03
July 29, 1878
Tarbell is asking for Senator Bruce's presence for a meeting over the fate of Miss Wright with Mr. Mahon 1st Auditor. Mahon has taken an interest in Miss Wright and Tarbell believes that Senator Bruce's opinion will help close the case for her. This...
GLC09400.086
January 29, 1878
Mahon, D.W., fl. 1878
This is a letter from First Auditor Mahon, to Senator Bruce requesting that he go and see the Assistant Secretary of the treasury Tawley immediately to clear up any additional problems. This letter is related to: GLC09400.085, GLC09400.086, GLC09400...
GLC09400.087
January 23, 1877
A note from Tarbell asking Senator Bruce to meet with him on a personal matter sometime that day if possible. This letter is related to: GLC09400.085, GLC09400.086, GLC09400.087, GLC09400.089, GLC09400.090, GLC09400.091.
GLC09400.088
13 November 1879
Baker, Jay Newton, fl. 1879
A letter in response to Senator Bruce. Baker has been in the mountains for the summer but has plans to return to Washington on the 20th or 21st of November. He cannot wait to be back and in the committee. He hopes to see Senator Bruce soon. There is...
GLC09400.095
14 July 1879
A note from Tarbell who is telling the Senator that the President wants his papers, and claims by the end of the week. Tarbell also notes that a lot of Candidates, and Senators are on his list. Tarbell also offers to pay the Senator's expenses.
GLC09400.096
7 July 1876
Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878
A request from Hall to Senator Bruce for a copy of the report of the Indian Affairs for 1875 or for the fiscal year which ended June 30 1876
GLC09400.099
February 20, 1876
Vashon, S.P., fl. 1876-1878
Mrs. Vashon is asking the Senator to please stop by her place of residence that evening. This note is in response to her stopping by his residence multiple times but unable to see the Senator.
GLC09400.107
5 March 1878
Servant, Samuel L., fl. 1878
This is an invitation to lecture in front of a group called St. Paul Lyceum. Servant reports that it was a unanimous vote and mentions two others that have spoken, Hans. Fredrick Douglass and Cramer of S.C. this item is related to GLC09400.109...
GLC09400.108
This is a separate docket for documents GLC09400.108, and GLC09400.109. On the reverse side of the docket is an unfinished and crossed out letter that seems to be a reference of some sort for a position.
GLC09400.110
March 23, 1877
Dennis, Thomas, fl. 1877
Dennis is writing asking Senator Bruce why he had his horses taken from Dennis's stables and moved to another one. He is asking the Senator to let him know if anything was wrong, so it can be fixed
GLC09400.115
16 April 1877
Dorsey, Marie, fl. 1877
A note thanking Senator Bruce for the photograph he sent to Marie Dorsey. It also thanks him for being so kind to her when she was staying in Washington.
GLC09400.131
18 October 1881
Washington, George A., fl. 1881
A letter to Senator Bruce to give the A.M.E. church more time to pay a debt owed to him. The reverend is asking if he can get more time on paying back this debt because he has only recently come to the church, which was heavily in debt.
GLC09400.142
Appointees in Treasury Dept Charged to Mississippi
circa 1878
This is a spreadsheet that lists the Appointees in Treasury Department charged to Mississippi. It has 6 columns; Name Congressional District, Office, where employed, Date of appointment, and one that is blank that tells when they are "out". There are...
GLC09400.089
R. F. Crowell
circa 1875
Crowell, R.F., fl. 1878
A business card with the name R. F. Crowell with numbers and notes on the back. It was filed with a series of letters concerning a Miss Wright and her position in the treasury department and as a result may be related. This document is related to...
GLC09400.090
circa 1877
A separate docket for letters pertaining to Miss Wright. The docket says Tarbell, Deputy and 1st Comptroller and Mahon First Auditor, relative to Miss Wright case. This document is related to: GLC09400.085, GLC09400.086, GLC09400.087, GLC09400.088...
GLC09400.091
20 September 1879
Green, William H., 1825-1900
A letter from Green asking Senator Bruce to have an appeal to the supreme court dismissed. The suit is between N.J. Green vs. J Green it was decided in J Green's favor. This was written on an accounting page from Greens Bank the Late First National...
GLC09400.092
to Hon. Thos. Walton
1 August 1876
This letter was forwarded to Senator Bruce by Walton, it concerns Sterns and Wells trying to oust Walton from office. The docket was pasted on by the upper right hand corner, the back of the docket has written F. C. Harris, U.S. Treasury office, and...
GLC09400.093
12 May 1879
Ed, Senator Bruce's brother is writing in regards to a house in Missouri that he wants to purchase from Bruce. He asks that he be allowed to rent the farm at 75 dollars per year, and he will make a payment to purchase the house as soon as he can. Ed...
GLC09400.094.01
This is a separate docket for a letter from Ed Bruce to Senator Bruce in regards to a land transaction. This item related to GLC09400.094.1
GLC09400.094.02
Holt, Alfred Bolling, fl. 1877
A letter from Alfred Bolling Holt, who is writing Senator Bruce to request help in gaining a position in Mississippi, possibly in the treasury department. He makes great mention of all his friends from previous positions in Tennessee, and Georgia. He...
GLC09400.097
A shorter note from Holt regarding a possible position. In this letter he mentions two others he has written and reiterates his points. He also mentions where he can get mail. This item is related to GLC09400.097
GLC09400.098
20 May 1876
Harris, W.H., fl. 1875-1876
Harris is requesting help from Senator Bruce to pay the last payment on his farm. He is making this request because the levees broke and his farm has been underwater for 5 weeks, and he has been unable to grow a crop as a result.
GLC09400.100
March 30, 1876
A letter to Senator Bruce asking for a loan of 200 dollars, for 90 days, as soon as possible. There is no reason for the loan. There is also mention of the impeachment of Davis Cordoza, and Ames in 1876.
GLC09400.101
16 July 1879
Tarbell had been asked to submit his papers to the president and is now asking Senator Bruce for help in the matter. He says that as Bruce is his Senator and Representative it is his help he needs or any help he receives from other republicans will...
GLC09400.102
March 13, 1877
Osboron, I.N., fl. 1877
A combination thank you, and update letter. It starts by saying that General Hanst has not taken over the Collection Office, and as a result Osboron has been unable to take the post as his deputy. Osboron continues to writ that he thanks the senator...
GLC09400.103
February 6, 1877
Hazelwood is writing the Senator for money that is owed to him. The note is according to the docket 400 dollars, and he wants an additional 100 dollars as his interest amount. It seems like Hazelwod might be in trouble of some sort since he wrote "I...
GLC09400.104
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