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January 16, 1880

Tindall, R.M., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

his wife and sisters have made a garment for the senator's baby as a token of their appreciation.

GLC09400.525

February 7, 1880

Tapley, James, fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

notes the vacancy in the special agency corps of the interior department; wants the place.

GLC09400.526

10 March 1880

Turner, H.W., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

urges senator to rush Terry Robinson's pension bill.

GLC09400.527

5 May 1880

Townsend, J.B., fl. 1879-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thinks it necessary for the Post Master to be removed to ensure the success of the Republican party,

GLC09400.528

20 April 1880

Tate, T. S., fl. 1875-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that efforts are being made to close the post office at Othello. says the office is necessary despite public opinion that it is dead. wants senator to use influence to keep it open.

GLC09400.529

18 April 1880

Turner, J., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wnats to borrow $25 for 10 or 12 days.

GLC09400.530

23 March 1880

Turner, H.W., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

in regard to publication of senator's letter on vice presidency.

GLC09400.531

February 21, 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to be in charge of the post office as soon as possible.

GLC09400.533

1875

Printed document

Title: Rules for choosing a census supervisor

GLC09400.534

January 1880

Shorteo, A., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants appointment for a route agent.

GLC09400.535

January 30, 1880

Hunt, T.W., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks senate to see Post Master general to get mail contracts for HBM Clure.

GLC09400.536

10 March 1869

Lee, R., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

thanks him for sending him food. glad to hear that he is well. have had bad times concerning the food that is currently available. other side dated March 14th. handwriting very shaky.

GLC09400.537

January 24, 1879

Stewart, Robert, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants appointment for Post Master.

GLC09400.539

11 October 1877

Osborn, J.A., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

sends letters addressed to Secretary of Treasury preparing charges against Hardy.

GLC09400.540

18 November 1891

Folland, G.M., fl. 1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to know when he will return. desires to see him as soon as possible.

GLC09400.541

1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

letter fragment. refers to the corpses of "murdered colored men." mentions that Davis is going to resign as a compromise. says he once unseated six democrats and seated six republicans, wishes it could have been 60.

GLC09400.542