8 December 1875

Bruce, Henry C., fl. 1875-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Senator Bruce's brother is writing to say he received his letter of the 3rd from Chicago and had sent a letter the same day to Washington D.C. H.C also asks what course Blanche is going to take in the future with the Senate.

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January 20, 1877

Daniels, E. S., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Daniels is thanking Senator Bruce for seeds, and asking if Bruce can forward the weekly paper to him.

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11 March1877

Doroming, L. J., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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30 March 1879

Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce about the family and how they all are, the main purpose of this letter is that E Bruce wants to purchase the house from Senator Bruce. This letter is accompanied by a docket GLC09400.070.2

GLC09400.070.01

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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February 18, 1876

Hatch, E.P., fl. 1875-1876

Typed letter

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from E P Hatch about a reported conversation between Senator Bruce and President Hayes in which Bruce was reported saying "that he was not, and had not been, the friend of the colored people, and that he could pursue his course and that you would pursue yours." Hatch is asking Bruce if this is true, as well as what his views actually are so that as Bruce's friend if asked he knows. Hatch also mentions a speech that Bruce had sent him, as well as as…

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12 May 1879

Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerning Ed Bruce, the Senator's brother and his request to purchase a house from Senator Bruce.

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12 May 1879

Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a separate docket for a letter from Ed Bruce to Senator Bruce in regards to a land transaction. This item related to GLC09400.094.1

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22 May 1877

Taggart, James, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

James Taggart wrote to Senator Bruce in thanks for helping him get a job in the treasury. Also mentions that he used Bruce's name during the examination.

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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.

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24 May 1876

Dedrick, Geo., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Dedrick is writing to inform Senator Bruce that Senator Alcorn has demanded his resignation form his position as secretary of the State of Mississippi. He is asking Senator Bruce for his opinion on the matter. He says that if the Senator believes this to be the right action he will come to Washington and offer Bruce his resignation.

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21 April 1879

Bassett, Ed, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter concerns a series and exchange of pictures between Senator Bruce, and Ed Bassett. The main subject is pictures of Bassett's wife and daughter that Bruce had sent to Basset's daughter. There is also a discussion over older pictures of Bruce and his wife. This letter also mentions past correspondence between the two men in which Bruce had made an opinion that "our country will continue to advance in prosperity" There is also mentions of how African Americans should copy the white citizens and blend in with them.

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17 May 1875

Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Buchanan is apologizing to Senator Bruce about keeping him on the eve of travel. He also wishes to make an appointment with Bruce when it is convenient to him to discuss further issues.

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7 March 1879

Bassett, Ebenezer, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a photo of Mrs. Bruce for Mrs. Bassett.

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February 1, 1877

Jack, fl. 1876-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

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21 December 1878

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks Bruce for his help in securing a position.

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10 December 1878

Henderson, J.H., fl. 1877-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests that Bruce recommend him to Hon. Durkee.

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February 16, 1876

Blackman, H., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A request of Senator Bruce for some papers, and well wishing.

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February 16, 1876

Blackman, H., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Blackman is writing for Senator Bruce for some garden seeds.

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27 May 1878

Leemon, James W., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Leemon writes Senator Bruce to see about the possibility of getting an appointment with the railroad, an appointment he has tried for previously, but did not receive. He is asking Bruce's opinion on the likelihood of getting the appointment now.

GLC09400.028

16 March 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

request that Bruce will continue their subscription for the Penn Monthly.

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8 January 1877

Brown, G.P.A., fl. 18777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A thank you note for seeds that Senator Bruce sent to Brown.

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20 November 1877

Shorter, J.H., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Shorter is asking Senator Bruce for a position in the Postal agency.

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7 April 1876

Stark, P.B., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Star requests that Senator Bruce send him copies of his speeches.

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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.

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