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6 December 1875
Dedrick, W.W., fl. 1875-1876
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
A letter to Senator Bruce advising him that McKees is after the Senator and regularly speaks ill of him. He also discusses his position as United States Attorney.
GLC09400.158
15 December 1875
Kimbrough, Robert, fl. 1875
Kimbrough is asking Senator Bruce for help securing a position in the Detective Service. He mentions that he would like help to become a member citing "there is not a colored man in the Employ of the Government in this Section"
GLC09400.160
18 December 1875
Valentine, Martha, fl. 1846-1875
This note is just an answer to Senator Bruce about someone's name. On the docket it notes that it was answered and a check was enclosed for 150.00. This folio also contains a blank page.
GLC09400.163
20 December 1875
Hodges, William, fl. 1875
This is a letter asking for Senator Bruce's help in getting Little Huggins, and Scullen. It also asks for Senator Bruce to help control the Post office in Jackson as there is no Republican Representatives in Jackson. He also inquires the reason for...
GLC09400.165
6 March 1875
Bell, C.S., fl. 1874-1875
Bell is asking Senator Bruce for help in keeping his government position. He is also asking for help for a friend named Ino. T Dunbar who would like a position in the Post Office.
GLC09400.167
26 November 1875
Heiderhoff, F., fl. 1875
Heiderhoff is asking Senator Bruce to support him since the coming election caused the Democrats to take power in Shieldborough.
GLC09400.168
16 February 1876
Blackman, H., fl. 1875-1876
A request of Senator Bruce for some papers, and well wishing.
GLC09400.170
Blackman is writing for Senator Bruce for some garden seeds.
GLC09400.171
29 April 1876
Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878
Hall is asking Senator Bruce's opinion on what the future of Mississippi is considering the proposed investigation into the election. Hall would also like information regarding a possible petition that has been put together to remove the present post...
GLC09400.172
11 November 1874
An apology for not making a meeting with Senator Bruce, due to being stuck at the U.S. Court at the time of the appointment.
GLC09400.173
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