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27 January 1879
Little, Finnis H., fl. 1879
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
A letter of thanks to Senator Bruce for an appointment in Washington D.C.
GLC09400.024
17 December 1879
Ville, James L., fl. 1879
A letter from James Ville that is asking the Senator Bruce if there is anything he can do to help Ville in gaining a position in Washington D.C., as a messenger, or any other capacity. Ville starts by introducing himself and outlining his education...
GLC09400.026
04 April 1876
Temple, R.J., fl. 1876
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...
GLC09400.027
1 April 1889
Thompson, Victor, fl. 1889
A letter to Senator Bruce asking about Thompson's confirmation. Thompson got a letter from another Senator saying that he had been confirmed for a position, but upon asking a clerk in charge of the paperwork was told this was false. Thompson wanted...
GLC09400.035
to L.Q.G. Lamar
A letter from Thompson about his confirmation, he is writing to ask if Lamar knows anything about it. This letter is contained with another letter to Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce which is about the same topic, #GLC09400.035
GLC09400.036
23 May 1876
Hall, W.V., fl. 1878
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...
GLC09400.037
6 March 1876
Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876
A note to Senator Bruce to meet with Pease in the Marble room. Related to GLC09400.039.2 A longer letter between the two men.
GLC09400.039.01
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.
GLC09400.039.02
24 September 1895
Stewart, Hugh, fl. 1895
A request to Senator Bruce from Hugh Stewart on behalf of the Soldiers Sons and Citizens Republican Club. It is a request for the senator to speak on a topic of his choice to the members. It also asks what the charge would be for a speech since the...
GLC09400.046
16 February 1876
Parker, Alice, fl. 1876
The docket notes that this is a personal letter. Parker seems to be either apologizing or accepting an apology from Senator Bruce for an unknown event. There is a small tear in the lower edge of the paper.
GLC09400.054
29 March 1885
Herberb, R.H., fl. 1885
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...
GLC09400.136
20 March 1871
[Partial Will and Testament for Ransom Lee]
A partial Last Will and Testament from the estate of Ransom Lee, It includes a metes and bounds description of real property. This document states that Susan Lee can live on the estate for the rest of her life, when she dies Thomas Lee and his wife...
GLC09400.008
23 June 1879
Lee, Charles, 1731-1782
From Charles Lee who was introduced to Senator Bruce by Deason in the previous letter. It asks the Senator for help in Colorado that he can provide by letter or otherwise.
GLC09400.010
27 December 1879
Baker, Jay Newton, fl. 1879
This is a note written on letterhead, from the Continental, and concerns a register sent by a Captain Green a day or so previously to check that Senator Bruce received it. The author asks that the senator contact him at once if it did not arrive so...
GLC09400.013
25 June 1880
Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880
A recommendation letter to Senator Bruce mentioning Mr. Ino Fuller who wants to be employed as a rail agent. Since another train is being added for the mail service.
GLC09400.016
Fuller, Ino B., fl. 1880
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
A letter from Tobin containing thanks for seeds, as well as a description of damaged levees in Floraville Mississippi.
GLC09400.018
27 November 1875
Thompson, Albert D., fl. 1875
A letter from Thompson asking Senator Bruce for help securing a position as school teacher for himself and his wife in another county since he wants to leave his current placement in De Soto county due to threats of violence, and a pay cut. Thompson...
GLC09400.019
14 March 1877
Trindale, William P., Jr., fl. 1877
This letter consists of a one page letter, an endorsement and a docket. William P Trindale Jr., wrote to Senator Bruce to inquire about a position as rail agent between Cornith and Meridian. The endorsement on the reverse side is from William Frazer...
GLC09400.020
9 May 1879
Hester, M., fl. 1879
to John Hill
A letter from M Hester to John Hill, about writing a recommendation for Hester's wife Connie and forwarding it to Senator Bruce.Also contained with GLC09400.022, a letter from John Hill to Senator Bruce asking for his help in securing a position for...
GLC09400.021
12 May 1879
Hill, John, fl. 1879
A letter to Senator Bruce, regarding another letter from M. Hester, that asks the Senator to reply to Hester about a position. Also housed with GLC09400.21, a letter From M. Hester to John Hill about his wife getting an appointment with the Post...
GLC09400.022
9-12 May 1879
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...
GLC09400.023
25 April 1876
Trinwall, B.F., fl. 1876
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
27 May 1878
Leemon, James W., fl. 1878
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
27 April 1878
Leas, J.N., fl. 1878
Leas has written Senator Bruce to see if he is able to help him get a appointment in the New Orleans post office. He says "I have (strange to say) become tired of swamp life & bad whiskey" and would like a job that will let him move.
GLC09400.029
5 June 1878
Levell, Eugene, fl. 1878
A notice to Senator Bruce that he has been made an Honorary Member of the Cincinnati Literary and Dramatic Club.
GLC09400.030
21 January 1879
Truheart, H.N., fl. 1879
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
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
3 September 1877
Scott, Charles, fl. 1877
A letter in regards to a debt owed by J.E. Ousley, to Senator Bruce to the amount of 15511.84. Scott however, is writing to say that Ousley is in a lot of debt with no way to pay it off, so getting his money might be a difficult task. Scott however...
GLC09400.033
7 December 1879
Ross, J.M., fl. 1879
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.
GLC09400.034
18 September 1899
Ireland, Jane L., fl. 1899
to Jake
A letter between a man named Jake, and Jane L Ireland about a job that Jake was applying to but did not get due to the fact his brother already worked there. Jane said she would ask Bruce for help and see what he could do for Jake.
GLC09400.038
19 December 1878
Rhodes, Francis, fl. 1878
Rhodes wants to form an Indian Agency, and is asking Senator Bruce how to go about it he would also like a position as Sergeant at arms for the Noar's Committee.
GLC09400.040
21 June 1879
Lehman, Chas, fl. 1878-1879
to James Hill
This letter from Lehman is a request recently/soon to be open spot that Hall had formerly held. He is writing to see what Hill's opinion on him receiving the position now.
GLC09400.041
21 March 1876
Lewis, John S., fl. 1876
This letter mentions that Lewis had previously sent Senator Bruce a letter that must have been lost. He mentions a note/debt that Lewis knows about and was going to suggest taking/paying for. According to the docket Lewis is a relative.
GLC09400.042
14 February 1876
A friendly letter, the author discusses a friend that had visited the south only to return and call Senator Bruce the only true gentleman in the South. There is also a mention of a speech Bruce is making on "Pinchback". This is believed to be in...
GLC09400.043
March 1877
Daily, Josiah, fl. 1877
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...
GLC09400.044.01
Harris, George E., 1827-1911
This letter was sent with the application of West, with an explanation and reiteration that if Pierce wants to keep the position the application is not to be presented. This letter also asks if John Hill would like to look, and sign the document...
GLC09400.044.02
12 November 1872
Stewart, Isham, fl. 1872
A letter from Stewart asking Senator Bruce to look into a petition put forth to oust his son Robert from his position of Post Master in Macon for a Mrs. Gilmero. He says that one of the only reasons the signers want this is because her husband John...
GLC09400.045
A letter to Senator Bruce on the conditions of levees in two different towns; Floraville, and Bollevar. He is also requesting help in workers, and money to repair the levees. Tobin also asks the Senator for seeds. There is a small raised image in the...
GLC09400.047
8 July 1879
to Hill
An answer to Senator Hill. This letter discusses plans for the Democratic Party in the south as they try to regain power. In the top left hand corner there is a notation that this letter is "Strictly Confidential" it is unsigned, possibly due to...
GLC09400.048
17 December, 1878
Tilley, H.H., fl. 1878
A letter that was sent with an article from the "Republic". The author of the letter received this paper and article from J.E. Daniel, a doctor from Jackson Mississippi. The article details a boy's conduct during a yellow fever outbreak. The letter...
GLC09400.049
7 April 1880
Thomas, Chas. W., fl. 1880
This letter has three main focuses, the first is a letter of thanks for a note that Senator Bruce sent to a tenant of Thomas which he said was much appreciated and according to the tenant James H Osborne will be kept for the next generation. The...
GLC09400.050
25 December 1878
Thomas, H.K., fl. 1878
A short note outlining Thomas's fear that white democrats are trying to push him out of his position as Post Master of Bovina Mississippi, with the help of Pease. He requests that the Senator Bruce help him to keep his position until a vote can be...
GLC09400.051
11 November 1877
Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878
An answer to a previous letter sent by Senator Bruce. F. Hill mentions that it took so long to answer, but he was in ill health. There is also a vote that took place that the Democrats won. There is a tear in the top portion of the page.
GLC09400.052
6 April 1877
Hall, T.C., fl. 1877
A letter from Hall concerning his son, who he left in charge of the Post Office when he went on a trip. His son is accused of stealing 3 hundred dollars of Post Office money. He is requesting help from Senator Bruce to help keep his position.
GLC09400.053
June 21, 1753
Phileleutherus
The Independent Reflector, [No. 30 (June 21 1753)]
One pamphlet published by the Independent Reflector dated June 21, 1753. A printing of an essay by Phileleutherus regarding oaths and blessings.
GLC09527
5 February 1879
Adams, Geo M., fl. 1879
An Act H.R. 4318 4th Congress 3rd Session.
This act established the Mississippi River Improvement Commission. Which is for the correction, permanent location, and deepening of the channel and the improvement of navigation of the Mississippi River and the protection of its alluvial lands.
GLC09400.060
3 January 1876
A short note from Pease about some papers he wants to show Senator Bruce. Pease tells him he will be in at 9 o'clock in the morning. This page was ripped in half on the lower portion of the page. There are no other pieces present.
GLC09400.072
13 December 1878
Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878
The Chaplin of the U.S. Navy writes Senator Bruce to say he will be in Washington in August, and hopes to see him then. Kane also asks Senator Bruce to send him a copy of a bill introduced by Senator Hamlin that is relative to Naval Chaplin's. Kane...
GLC09400.075.01
20 June 1880
Stant, T.W., fl. 1880
Stant was writing Senator Bruce for help in appointing Merriam Howards daughter to a position so that he can move to Vicksburg.
GLC09400.078
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