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9 December 1878

Humphries, Jobe, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Geo. N. Jones.

GLC09400.365

13 December 1878

Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses city taxes and investment in Vicksburg.

GLC09400.366

8 April 1878

Stricklin, W.S., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses Mr. Crawford's case.

GLC09400.367

24 May 1878

Stricklin, W.S., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

further discusses Mr. Crawford's case and ways of proving his loyalty to the Union.

GLC09400.368

January 26, 1878

Leachman, R., fl. 1877-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Mr. W.A. Slaughter for the office of post master.

GLC09400.369

1 January 1878

Lee, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Miss Lee presents her compliments and regrets.

GLC09400.370

January 18, 1878

Libby, M., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Harry Holmes for the position of special agent in the post office.

GLC09400.371

February 8, 1878

Baldwin, M., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests assistance in Rhodes' case

GLC09400.372

January 10 1878

Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of introduction for H.E. Sizer.

GLC09400.375

January 28, 1879

Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks that he consider him for the position.

GLC09400.376

19 March 1878

Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to consider his reappointment. also requests a post route map of Mississippi and Louisiana.

GLC09400.377

January 28, 1879 - October 22,1879

Robinson, Josie M., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of two letters; both are from Josie M. Robinson, in regards to her appointment in the government printing offices.

GLC09400.152

19 December 1875

Hill, F.P., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hill is asking if "Bro James" is in Washington.

GLC09400.161

January 24, 1876

Packer, A.G., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Packer, is requesting a copy of the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, and a copy of the latest rule published for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives

GLC09400.190

24 December 1876

Florey, H.J., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Florey is asking the Senator for help in gaining a position in Washington. He is a lawyer and would like to be employed in Washington D.C.

GLC09400.196

15 May 1875

Boyle, fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Boyle and Chapman are requesting payment of a cash bill that was enclosed with the note. No bill is attached.

GLC09400.176

26 October 1875

Sullivan, M.B., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A request to sign two tax receipts, and send the receipts back if the taxes have been paid. At the bottom of the letter there are some sums worked out.

GLC09400.178

January 21, 1876

Owens, John G., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Owens wrote to inquire the price of the Congressional record for the present session, to its end. He mentions that he is a republican and former member of the legislature.

GLC09400.188

6 December 1876

Pease, Ino. B., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Pease is refuting claims that the Post Office in Carson should either be mover to Concordia, or a new one made in Concordia. He states that their arguments are false and is willing to supply a petition with more names that those on the oppositions to prove it.

GLC09400.193