February 2, 1878

Henderson, W.S., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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February 25, 1878

Hazelwood, J.N., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.341

February 7, 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Hill

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

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January 28, 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

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January 19, 1878

Honey, James N., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.) Written in the House of Representatives.

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16 October 1879

Hardy, W.H., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

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2 March 1878

Simmons, J.J., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

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8 March 1878

Kern, H.C., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

serves as an introduction for C.D. Frost

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20 March 1878

Voight, Ward, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

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21 December 1878

Vashon, S.P., fl. 1876-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks Bruce for his help in securing a position.

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January 11, 1878

Peterson, Alex, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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January 22, 1878

Burnwell, A., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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January 31, 1878

Pierce, J.H., 1826-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

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21 October 1879

Tarbell, J., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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22 October 1879

Tarbell, J., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that she received a letter from J.R Smith who mentioned alternatives in case he can't be appointed.

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15 October 1879

Tarbell, J., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

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15 April 1878

Taibu, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes about different bills up for vote in the senate.

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9 March 1878

Steward, Ross J., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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8 April 1878

Somerville, Alice J., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to know if he has received her application.

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January 28, 1878

Somerville, Alice J., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

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January 31, 1878

Simmons, R.A., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

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January 28, 1878

Walker, S.A., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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9 December 1878

Thorn, R.H., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

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February 27, 1878

James, B.J., fl. 1878-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.385

February 13, 1878

Young, James W., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a clerkship position in some department of the government.

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