4 December 1862

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 621 (December 4, 1862)]

The Richmond Campaign of Burnside, Prospect of a Fight at Fredericksburg, The Defense of Mobile, Bombardment of Pt. Lavaca.

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6 December 1862

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 623 (December 6, 1862)]

The Situation on the Rappahannock, Message of President Abraham Lincoln.

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January 24, 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 662 (January 24, 1863)]

The Defeat of Burnside, The Galveston Victory, General Forrest's Raid into Western Tennessee, Reported Yankee Victory on the Arkansas River, The Alabama Again, Beast Butler in Boston, News from Virginia, Successes in the West.

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7 February 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 675 (February 7, 1863)]

Impending Anarchy in the North, Address of General Hooker on Assuming Command, Impressions of an English Correspondent on the Campaign in Virginia, The War on the Ocean.

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4 June 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 772 (June 4, 1863)]

The War in Mississippi, Dead Bodies Placed in Heaps, Assault by Grant and His Army, British Criticism of the Campaign on the Rappahannock, The Campaign on the Rappahannock, The Latest from Vicksburg, Speech Made by General Pemberton.

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16 June 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 782 (June 16, 1863)]

Yankee Naval Changes, Cavalry Battle at Brandy Station, VA., The Haines Bluff Affair, Exploit of Gunboats on the Rappahannock, Dismissal of British Consul at Richmond.

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29 August 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 845 (August 29, 1863)]

Continued Bombardment of Fort Sumter, Capture of U.S. Gunboats "Satelite" and "Reliance", The Federals Advancing Upon Richmond, The Heroism of Missouri, Treatment of Rebel Prisoners in Various Northern Camps.

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24 December 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 942 (December 24, 1863)]

The Report of the Secretary of the Treasury.

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29 December 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 945 (December 29, 1863)]

Latest from the U.S., Confederate, and European Congresses, Gen. J.E. Johnston Takes Command, Negro Revolt at Fort Jackson, One Hundred and Seventy-Second Day of the Siege of Charleston, Butler Requires all in Norfolk to take the Oath, Peace Resolutions in the Yankee Congress, Ex-president Pierce Places ad as the future antagonist of Lincoln, U.S. buys 18,000 Acres of Land.

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February 13, 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 11, 984 (February 13, 1864)]

Trouble Between France and the Lincoln Government, The Siege of Charleston, Another Advance of the Enemy up the Peninsula, Latest from Johnston's Army.

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2 June 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 077 (June 2, 1864)]

Sherman's Raid in Northern Georgia, Petitions Presented in English Parliament to Help End American War, Dispatch from Battle Ground, Near Mechanicsville, Meeting of the Confederate Congress, Lincoln's Bogus Proclamation (May 17, 1864).

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4 June 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 079 (June 4, 1864)]

Progress of the Campaign in Virginia, Grant's Unprecedented Losses, Latest from the Army of General Johnston, From General Lee's Army, Siegel's Defeat, Summary of the Fight in Spottsylvania.

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1 April 1889

Thompson, Victor, fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce asking about Thompson's confirmation. Thompson got a letter from another Senator saying that he had been confirmed for a position, but upon asking a clerk in charge of the paperwork was told this was false. Thompson wanted Senator Bruce to see if he could help Thompson find out what happened. This letter is contained with another letter to Lamar, Lucius Q. C. which is about the same topic, #GLC09400.036

GLC09400.035

1 April 1889

Thompson, Victor, fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L.Q.G. Lamar

A letter from Thompson about his confirmation, he is writing to ask if Lamar knows anything about it. This letter is contained with another letter to Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce which is about the same topic, #GLC09400.035

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23 May 1876

Hall, W.V., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hall is requesting Senator Bruce's help in attaining a position in Washington D.C. He said that he is trusting Senator Bruce to help him secure a position that is good for him and his family. Hall also mentions other Senators, particularly Francis M Cockrell, who would be willing to help both Bruce, and Hall in the endeavor.

GLC09400.037

6 March 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A note to Senator Bruce to meet with Pease in the Marble room. Related to GLC09400.039.2 A longer letter between the two men.

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6 March 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Pease is asking for a favor from Senator Bruce. Pease is leaving Washington D.C. and is asking Bruce for help in paying his remaining debts. This letter isrelated to GLC09400.039.1 a note asking Bruce to meet in the Marble Room.

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24 September 1895

Stewart, Hugh, fl. 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A request to Senator Bruce from Hugh Stewart on behalf of the Soldiers Sons and Citizens Republican Club. It is a request for the senator to speak on a topic of his choice to the members. It also asks what the charge would be for a speech since the group has a limited amount of money.

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16 February 1876

Parker, Alice, fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The docket notes that this is a personal letter. Parker seems to be either apologizing or accepting an apology from Senator Bruce for an unknown event. There is a small tear in the lower edge of the paper.

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February 5, 1879

Adams, Geo M., fl. 1879

Printed document

Title: An Act H.R. 4318 4th Congress 3rd Session.

This act established the Mississippi River Improvement Commission. Which is for the correction, permanent location, and deepening of the channel and the improvement of navigation of the Mississippi River and the protection of its alluvial lands.

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3 January 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A short note from Pease about some papers he wants to show Senator Bruce. Pease tells him he will be in at 9 o'clock in the morning. This page was ripped in half on the lower portion of the page. There are no other pieces present.

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13 December 1878

Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The Chaplin of the U.S. Navy writes Senator Bruce to say he will be in Washington in August, and hopes to see him then. Kane also asks Senator Bruce to send him a copy of a bill introduced by Senator Hamlin that is relative to Naval Chaplin's. Kane also mentions sending a book he wrote that is to be printed on to the Senator. There is an accompanying docket GLC09400.075.2

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20 June 1880

Stant, T.W., fl. 1880

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Stant was writing Senator Bruce for help in appointing Merriam Howards daughter to a position so that he can move to Vicksburg.

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20 November 1875

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Pease saying that he would be in Washington D.C. soon and that he had personal business to discus with the Senator.

GLC09400.082

25 June 1897

Kennon, W.H., fl. 1897

Autograph document signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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.

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