30 April 1878

Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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 appointment. This Letter is accompanied by another letter about Hills current teaching position, as well as about the appointment. GLC09400.083.2 and GLC09400.083.3

GLC09400.083.01

19 May 1878

Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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 on a separate piece of paper. GLC09400.083.1 and GLC09400.083.3

GLC09400.083.02

19 May 1878

Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The docket for two letters both from Frank P Hill. GLC09400.083.1 and GLC09400.083.2

GLC09400.083.03

circa 1878

Autograph document

Title: Appointees in Treasury Dept Charged to Mississippi

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 29 people listed, although 5 of them have out listed at the end of their row. The most notable name is that of Miss M.J. Wright who has been mentioned in a series of letters in this collection. Also listed is Jonathan Tarbell as 1st Comptroller, who is the author of several of the letters Miss Wright is mentioned in. The date of 1878 is assumed…

GLC09400.089

circa 1875

Crowell, R.F., fl. 1878

Printed document

Title: R. F. Crowell

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: GLC09400.085, GLC09400.086, GLC09400.087, GLC09400.088, GLC09400.089, GLC09400.091.

GLC09400.090

circa 1877

Autograph letter

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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, GLC09400.089, GLC09400.090.

GLC09400.091

20 September 1879

Green, William H., 1825-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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 Bank of Jackson.

GLC09400.092

1 August 1876

Hatch, E.P., fl. 1875-1876

Typed document signed

Title: to Hon. Thos. Walton

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 the date of June 22 1875. So the docket might have been written on a part of an old letter.

GLC09400.093

12 May 1879

Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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 says if the Senator cannot sell or allow him to rent he will have to go with his family west where land is cheaper. This item is related to GLC09400.094.2

GLC09400.094.01

12 May 1879

Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

8 March 1877

Holt, Alfred Bolling, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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 also mentions that his purpose for a new position is because he must now take care of his widowed sister and her two kids. This item is related to GLC09400.098

GLC09400.097

8 March 1877

Holt, Alfred Bolling, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

30 March 1876

Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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 seem like a breach of etiquette.

GLC09400.102

13 March 1877

Osboron, I.N., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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 for all his help in recommending him for the position. There is a small hole located in the top left hand corner of the pages.

GLC09400.103

1 March 1880

Shattuck, A.A., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hon. James Hill

Shattuck has written to James Hill to request his help in getting A. A Shattuck appointed Post Master of the WestPoint Mississippi post office. He has asked for hill to also ask Senator Bruce since they know each other to help as well. This item is related to GLC09400.106

GLC09400.105

2 March 1880

Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hill is writing to ask Senator Bruce to help with the appointment of A.A. Shattuck to Post Master of West Point Mississippi. This item is related to GLC09400.105

GLC09400.106

5 March 1878

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Servant

A response to Servant that the writer is unable to lecture due to a session of Congress and his duties there. The letter is not signed, so no author can be ascertained but it seems to be a response to GLC9400.108, and as such is most likely written by Senator Bruce. This item is also related to GLC09400.110

GLC09400.109

31 July 1876

Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hall wrote Senator Bruce to ask the Senator to send him public announcements of a political nature for review in Mississippi. Hill also asks when he will see Senator Bruce in the state in the future as he would like his opinion on the upcoming presidential election.

GLC09400.111

14 March 1877

Duncan, C.C., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Duncan is writing to Senator Bruce to request a photograph of the Senator as well as a copy of the presidents "Stepping Up and In" speech.

GLC09400.112

20 October 1879

Rosenbaum, C., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John R. Lynch

This is a letter from Rosenbaum to Lynch asking Lynch to please write to Senator Bruce on his behalf for the position as Post Master in Meridian Mississippi, as the position is now vacant due to the death of the previous Post Master. This item is related to GLC09400.114

GLC09400.113

20 October 1879

Rosenbaum, C., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an introduction of Rosenbaum to Senator Bruce, asking the senator for the position of Post Master in Meridian. He makes note of his loyalty to the Republican, and his willingness to be of use to the party. This item is related to GLC09400.113

GLC09400.114

January 20, 1879

Orr, J.A., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hon. Post Master General U.S. States

Orr, is writing to the Post Master General on behalf of a Mr. J Reid for recommendation to a position in the Post Office in Macon Mississippi. There are many other names and endorsements listed, including; Meek, J.M. Dillond, Geo. G. Phillips, B.M. Brias J.W. Brody, W.R. Bugel and Jay, Ferris P.J. Allgood D. Joresh, Jamaquie H.L. Minor, H. and Hill S.V.D.

GLC09400.116

Circa 1879

Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879

Autograph note signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A small note to Senator Bruce from Tarbell, which discusses the resignation of Judge Orlin. He is asking the Senator to endorse an application for the position that is now opening. This item has a separate docket and envelope GLC09400.117.2, GLC0940.117.3

GLC09400.117.01