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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.278

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

been waiting for a long time to hear from Bruce regarding a photo. acknowledges Bruce's political troubles. thinks Lousiana is doomed.

GLC09400.279

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the appointment of P.M.

GLC09400.281

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that his appointment is probationary and the probationary period has expired.

GLC09400.282

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the upcoming election and his motivation for running.

GLC09400.283

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

pleads his case to Bruce. just a poor young man and a poor mother and father.

GLC09400.284

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that he has not enough money to pay the lawyer. mentions H.R. Campbell.

GLC09400.285

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes they would like the money back which they loaned him. have written four or five times now.

GLC09400.286

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

aware of his appeal and asks for his support when his application comes up.

GLC09400.288

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wishes to thank him for past favors. assures him he is not one of those people who thinks he can secure any office for him and he would not try to abuse his influence.

GLC09400.290

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

the post master has put in an application to make the post office a separating or distributing office. argues that he is an old man now and this favor should be granted.

GLC09400.291

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes for an appointment as postal agent or special agent. writes that he has letters of recommendation and a petition.

GLC09400.293

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that there is a general dissatisfaction with the current post master. wants Bruce to use his influence to replace him.

GLC09400.294

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for G.N. Harry for a position at the post office.

GLC09400.296

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

he is owed money, but they have decided not to sue and have decided to be lenient.

GLC09400.297

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for the appointment of Secretary of the Territory or U.S Attorney of the territory.

GLC09400.298

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informs the senator what both parties have been up to in his absence (lists their candidates and county news).

GLC09400.299

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to request Hancock's appointment as post master.

GLC09400.300

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that people are trying to get him out of office and he wants Bruce to make sure that doesn't happen.

GLC09400.301

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to thank him for standing by him.

GLC09400.302

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for his assistance in obtaining a job as a Railway Postal Clerk or Route Agent.

GLC09400.303

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that everyone is dissatisfied with Stallings as Postmaster and they want to remove him.

GLC09400.304

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a letter of recommendation for W.S Dodson for route agent.

GLC09400.305

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that there is some discord between the Customs offices in this district.

GLC09400.306

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a thank you note and request for a book (The Memorial Addresses of the Life and Character of Orvis S. Ferry)

GLC09400.307

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a thank you note for flowers.

GLC09400.308

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a letter of recommendation for Dr. Edward Latham for the position of Consul to Honolulu

GLC09400.309

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

in regard to a suit on Harney's Securities.

GLC09400.310

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him if there is any possible employment. says he has been doing nothing and waiting until Spring.

GLC09400.311

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for the Congressional Record and the Dept. of Agriculture Report

GLC09400.312

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

received his telegram in reference to the position of Marshal of the Northern District of Mississippi. writes that if appointed he will fulfill his duties to the best of his abilities.

GLC09400.313

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

sends letters and address of a friend; Andrews

GLC09400.314

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writing to request a position for H.L Bardwell in the US government.

GLC09400.315

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks Bruce to send copies of a Treasurer's publication.

GLC09400.316

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

endorsements and application for A.C Kerr as postal clerk.

GLC09400.317

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for James Leeman for the position of route agent.

GLC09400.319

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wishes to get an apprenticeship in the printing or binding division

GLC09400.320

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

heard that there is a movement to replace J. Alexander as post master. asks Bruce to interfere.

GLC09400.321

My Dear Rhodes

Ames writes that the petition he is sending is "good enough to secure half a dozen such appointments" and that Rhodes should put his fate in the hands of General Milis

GLC09400.323

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writing to inform him of N.G. Henderson's appointment as Collector of Customs and now awaited confirmation.

GLC09400.324

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

they have been dispatched to the president, urging the appointment of Compton as auditor.

GLC09400.325

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him for a copy of the oath of A.G Mayer.

GLC09400.326

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for the appointment of local post master.

GLC09400.327

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.328

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to secure an appointment for him in an office of his choosing.

GLC09400.329

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

introducing M.L Brady

GLC09400.330

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to get him some appointment if possible.

GLC09400.332

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

congratulates him on his marriage and expresses interest in the Hong Kong consulate

GLC09400.333

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.334

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests help for a friend of his that is unemployed.

GLC09400.425

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

reiterates his need to secure an appointment for his lady friend.

GLC09400.426

to S.L. Lamar

regrets to inform him that he returned the recommendations he sent for "certain reasons."

GLC09400.433

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks Bruce to use his influence to get Eugene O'Sullivan a pension

GLC09400.435

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

would be glad to see him at the department today.

GLC09400.440

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

claims he will be in the hands of poverty if Bruce does not use his influence to get him appointed.

GLC09400.441

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants his help in obtaining a position.

GLC09400.446

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants her sister appointed to the patent office.

GLC09400.451

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that she needs his suppport in obtaining an appointmentship now more than ever. expects a gernerous position.

GLC09400.452

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

mentions Judge Humphries' death and how he wants to take his place.

GLC09400.454

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for his appointment as Post Master.

GLC09400.457

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for the map of the Holy Land he gave to the Sunday school.

GLC09400.473

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants appointment as deputy under James Hill, who was recently appointed collector of the district of Mississippi.

GLC09400.478

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

starting a new Republican newspaper called the Argus. asks for his subscription.

GLC09400.479

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a copy of the "Constitutions or Charters."

GLC09400.480

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

anxious about the distribution of the Public Documents.

GLC09400.481

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants senator to appoint M.C Chase

GLC09400.487

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks senator to recommend Capt. Jones for census supervisorship.

GLC09400.492

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

encloses list of employees in the Treasury Dept. charged to state of Mississippi.

GLC09400.493

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

reminds him of his promise to see Secretary Sherman about an appointment for his son.

GLC09400.494

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants the public documents.

GLC09400.497

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

introducing Oliver White.

GLC09400.504

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests that senator see Commissioner Raum and push settlement of his claim of $133 dollars for extra services.

GLC09400.510

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants his influence to secure a position in the Treasury Department.

GLC09400.514

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

one of her sisters has recently died and she wishes to see Bruce about it.

GLC09400.515

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

urges the senator to look after his promotions.

GLC09400.516

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

in regard to the charges against Cal Hunt.

GLC09400.517

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants promotion in interior departement.

GLC09400.518

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to let him know Mr. Leachman is sick.

GLC09400.421

to F.E Smith

glad to hear Mr. Leachman is recuperating

GLC09400.422

receipt for Millie Bowers

mother of Morris Bowers, "allowed January 12th, 1872 on certificate for $285..."

GLC09400.423

to unknown

requests receipt of Millie Bowers

GLC09400.424

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a thank you note for sending the Congressional Record.

GLC09400.427

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

sympathizes over his wife's illness. then mentions some business concerning Hon. Geo. C. Gorham.

GLC09400.428

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Mr. J. Roberts.

GLC09400.429

to James Hill

asks if he can use his influence to get Bruce to recommend him for deputyship. he has written before.

GLC09400.430

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for his influence to get a position in one of the departments. his business is slow and shows no sign of improving.

GLC09400.431

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks what the necessary steps would be to apply for a departmental position.

GLC09400.432

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letters of recommendation for Thomas S. Reid

GLC09400.434

to James Hill

inquires about his application for supervisor.

GLC09400.436

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter outlining legal fees for the Harney bond suit

GLC09400.437

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

relative to note of hand for $25.

GLC09400.438

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

encloses papers to be mailed to Harabon.

GLC09400.439

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for forwarding a copy of the Congressional Record

GLC09400.442

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to speak with him about having a position when he visits.

GLC09400.443

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants Cass C. Allenburg appointed P.M at Lexington.

GLC09400.444

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for J.R. Smith for Deputy Collector.

GLC09400.445

engraving of Blanche Kelso Bruce and other members of the Senate
(James T. Rapier, H.R. Revels, J.H. Rainey, and John R. Lynch.)

GLC09400.447

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

introducing Mr. Gage, his chief clerk

GLC09400.448

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

introducing Mr. Ralph Ballion as a candidate for a possible position.

GLC09400.449

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants his son appointed to cadetship at West Point.

GLC09400.450