23 December 1879

Hunt, Thos. W., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hunt is asking for help in gaining a confirmation for a friend of his, Rodney, for a Post Office position in Jefferson County.

GLC09400.148

3 May 1878

Knowland, Thos. K., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Is writing the Senator for news if the Southern Claims Commission has passed in the Senate.

GLC09400.149

6 June 1875

Tilley, M.E., Mrs., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Mrs. Tilly covers a few topics. The major topic is her asking the Senator for support in being re-appointed to her job, at a higher salary on the 1st of July. She asks the Senator to remember her, and put in a good word in for her. Tilley also remarks on the weather in Washington D.C. She also briefly mentions a robbery at the treasury that was recently in the newspapers.

GLC09400.012

04 April 1876

Temple, R.J., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter has a few points at first Temple is asking for a job in the postal service as a train agent. Then he asks after a number of people in Washington DC. Specifically he mentions Professor Minon. He also mentions some redistricting that took place and which changed representatives for some districts.

GLC09400.027

25 June 1880

Fuller, Ino B., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

An application for the position of Postal Clerk on the Rail Road, it was forwarded with a letter of recommendation by James Hill.

GLC09400.017

18 April 1876

Tobin, John P., fl. 1876-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Tobin containing thanks for seeds, as well as a description of damaged levees in Floraville Mississippi.

GLC09400.018

25 April 1876

Trinwall, B.F., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

An explanation of debt collected by Sterling, the debt comes to $358, but $25 was paid by Sullivan on the Senator's orders.

GLC09400.025

January 21, 1879

Truheart, H.N., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Request to have a bond for J W Wright returned because it was approved by a Circuit clerk, not a Chancery clerk. The letter is very faded, and in some parts barely legible.

GLC09400.031

2 March 1880

Spellman, J.J., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Spellman is writing to ask for seeds from the Senator who had previously sent some. He is particularly interested in Boston Curled Lettuce.

GLC09400.032

January 16, 1880

Hancock, W.W., fl. 1876-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hancock is writing to say he got home okay and that it was a pleasant trip to Washington.

GLC09400.213

2 December 1876

Sneed, Addie R., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Addie is requesting that the class of the Terry Post Office be raised as the area serviced is now larger.

GLC09400.207

16 December 1876

Sneed, Addie R., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Addie is writing to resign from the position of Postmaster in Terry, and recommends the current assistant Green T. Seals for the position

GLC09400.209

January 21, 1876

Sneed, R.P., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Snead is requesting a position with the post office in the route agency.

GLC09400.210

February 5, 1876

Stafford, E.K., fl. 1876-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

There are two parts of this letter the first part is written by Stafford. In this letter Stafford asks for help getting appointed Post Master of Greenivlle. In the second part of the letter Ward seconds the request, and asks the Senator for help

GLC09400.214

2 March 1876

Rolton, W.H., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A personal letter from Rolton talking about what a good friend he is to the senator and how he will always support him. There is a post script asking to be consulted on the future Post Master in Greenville.

GLC09400.218

23 June 1876

Bynum, J.M., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Bynum is requesting the place of Post Master at Corinth if the post master Dodson is removed due to theft by a family member of theirs.

GLC09400.219

20 March 1877

Hurst, H.P., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hurst is asking for help in getting another Deputy position to appoint Osborn.

GLC09400.242

8 March 1879

Holden, G.W., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.660

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

14 July 1879

Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A note from Tarbell who is telling the Senator that the President wants his papers, and claims by the end of the week. Tarbell also notes that a lot of Candidates, and Senators are on his list. Tarbell also offers to pay the Senator's expenses.

GLC09400.096

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

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

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