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Herberb, R.H., fl. 1885 to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.136 Author/Creator: Herberb, R.H., fl. 1885 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 March 1885 Pagination: 6 p. : docket ; 27.7 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

This letter is broken up into parts with each topic being centered and underlined followed by an explanation. The first section is related to Poland Water which seems to be used as some type of medical cure; the second section involves the Senator's health, the third section discuses a visit by John R Lynch. The fourth section discuses a debt owed to the Senator by W.H. Dillard, which has been partially repaid. The fifth section is Herberb asking for the Senator to consider a loan to Herberb. The sixth section discuses an account that Herberb has with the Senator and that Herberb requests an accounting card so he is aware of the amount. The Seventh section discusses Smith trying to reduce the staff at the offices. The eighth section discusses a bill for lettering the door to Senator Bruce's office door. The ninth section details Pinchback's interaction with a secretary there that he keeps visiting. The tenth section discusses a telegram that Herberb was mentioned in. the eleventh and final section discusses the possibility of Herberb coming to Washington to see the Senator.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Herberb, R.H., fl. 1885

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