20 February 1876

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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, GLC09400.110

GLC09400.108

5 March 1878

Servant, Samuel L., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

23 March 1877

Dennis, Thomas, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

29 March 1885

Herberb, R.H., fl. 1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is broken up into parts with each topic being centered and underlined followed by an explanation. The first section is related to Poland Water which seems to be used as some type of medical cure; the second section involves the Senator's health, the third section discuses a visit by John R Lynch. The fourth section discuses a debt owed to the Senator by W.H. Dillard, which has been partially repaid. The fifth section is Herberb asking for the Senator to consider a loan to Herberb. The sixth section discuses an account that Herberb has with the Senator and that Herberb requests an…

GLC09400.136

9-12 May 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A docket for GLC09400.21, and GLC09400.022. it contains a brief summery of the two letters. Stating that the first letter was from M Hester asking for appointment of his wife to to the Cauton Post Office, and that the second letter is Governor A.G. Brown recomending the same.

GLC09400.023

3 September 1877

Scott, Charles, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter in regards to a debt owed by J.E. Ousley, to Senator Bruce to the amount of 15511.84. Scott however, is writing to say that Ousley is in a lot of debt with no way to pay it off, so getting his money might be a difficult task. Scott however say that he will do all he can to make sure the money is repaid.

GLC09400.033

7 December 1879

Ross, J.M., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from J.M. Ross, to Senator Bruce, about being sent to the Senate for an advancement of grade. Ross asks that Bruce mention him to those in charge of confirmation, as well as to Blaine and Anthony to get them to help.

GLC09400.034

18 September 1899

Ireland, Jane L., fl. 1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jake

A letter between a man named Jake, and Jane L Ireland about a job that Jake was applying to but did not get due to the fact his brother already worked there. Jane said she would ask Bruce for help and see what he could do for Jake.

GLC09400.038

19 December 1878

Rhodes, Francis, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Rhodes wants to form an Indian Agency, and is asking Senator Bruce how to go about it he would also like a position as Sergeant at arms for the Noar's Committee.

GLC09400.040

21 June 1879

Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Hill

This letter from Lehman is a request recently/soon to be open spot that Hall had formerly held. He is writing to see what Hill's opinion on him receiving the position now.

GLC09400.041

21 March 1876

Lewis, John S., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter mentions that Lewis had previously sent Senator Bruce a letter that must have been lost. He mentions a note/debt that Lewis knows about and was going to suggest taking/paying for. According to the docket Lewis is a relative.

GLC09400.042

February 14, 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A friendly letter, the author discusses a friend that had visited the south only to return and call Senator Bruce the only true gentleman in the South. There is also a mention of a speech Bruce is making on "Pinchback". This is believed to be in reference to a contested election involving Pinckney B. S. Pinchback, a African American Senator-elect from Louisiana

GLC09400.043

March 1877

Daily, Josiah, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a recommendation and application for the Office of States Marshall for the Northern District of Mississippi. The letter is on behalf of O.J. West. This letter also says that it is in response to rumors of the current Marshal, J.H. Pierce vacating the spot. If Pierce was not leaving the suit would not be pressed. This application is signed by the following people E.J. Lipsey, George E Harris, M.S. Gibbs Auditi, Tho. L. Hats, and Josiah Daily. This letter is also referenced in GLC09400.044.02

GLC09400.044.01

14 March 1877

Harris, George E., 1827-1911

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter was sent with the application of West, with an explanation and reiteration that if Pierce wants to keep the position the application is not to be presented. This letter also asks if John Hill would like to look, and sign the document. This letter references GLC09400.044.01

GLC09400.044.02

12 November 1872

Stewart, Isham, fl. 1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Stewart asking Senator Bruce to look into a petition put forth to oust his son Robert from his position of Post Master in Macon for a Mrs. Gilmero. He says that one of the only reasons the signers want this is because her husband John was killed in the "Christiana Massacres" [the Christiana Riot of 1851]. The docket is written over the letter text in Red pen. Also written in Senatobia, Mississippi

GLC09400.045

February 14, 1876

Tobin, John P., fl. 1876-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce on the conditions of levees in two different towns; Floraville, and Bollevar. He is also requesting help in workers, and money to repair the levees. Tobin also asks the Senator for seeds. There is a small raised image in the upper left hand side of the page.

GLC09400.047

8 July 1879

Autograph letter

Title: to Hill

An answer to Senator Hill. This letter discusses plans for the Democratic Party in the south as they try to regain power. In the top left hand corner there is a notation that this letter is "Strictly Confidential" it is unsigned, possibly due to secrecy of parties involved.

GLC09400.048

17 December, 1878

Tilley, H.H., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter that was sent with an article from the "Republic". The author of the letter received this paper and article from J.E. Daniel, a doctor from Jackson Mississippi. The article details a boy's conduct during a yellow fever outbreak. The letter also mentions a sketch of a school in Mass. that the author went to. It is a satirical picture of the school which the author gives the Senator permission to use.

GLC09400.049

7 April 1880

Thomas, Chas. W., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter has three main focuses, the first is a letter of thanks for a note that Senator Bruce sent to a tenant of Thomas which he said was much appreciated and according to the tenant James H Osborne will be kept for the next generation. The second part of the letter is a request to put a good word in for Thomas concerning a position in the secretary of war's office. The third portion mentions a book "Adventures and Observations in Africa" which he recommends to the senator, and offers to send the Senator a copy.

GLC09400.050

25 December 1878

Thomas, H.K., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A short note outlining Thomas's fear that white democrats are trying to push him out of his position as Post Master of Bovina Mississippi, with the help of Pease. He requests that the Senator Bruce help him to keep his position until a vote can be decided to discover the wishes of the patrons. There is a small raised image of a woman's face and the word "Verona" underneath it in the top Left corner of the document.

GLC09400.051

11 November 1877

Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

An answer to a previous letter sent by Senator Bruce. F. Hill mentions that it took so long to answer, but he was in ill health. There is also a vote that took place that the Democrats won. There is a tear in the top portion of the page.

GLC09400.052

6 April 1877

Hall, T.C., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Hall concerning his son, who he left in charge of the Post Office when he went on a trip. His son is accused of stealing 3 hundred dollars of Post Office money. He is requesting help from Senator Bruce to help keep his position.

GLC09400.053

circa May 17, 1870

Turner, Milton, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter that recounts the election of a bishop to a local church in Mississippi. The docket mentions that Milton is a relative of Senator Bruce.

GLC09400.055

09 November 1875

Natch, E.P., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Natch is about how he believes that Sterns is fixing an appointment of a U.S. attorney due to corruption and that appointments are necessary. This letter is accompanied by another document and a separated docket detailed in GLC09400.056.2 and GLC09400.056.3

GLC09400.056.01