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1875
to unknown
letter fragment. refers to the corpses of "murdered colored men." mentions that Davis is going to resign as a compromise. says he once unseated six democrats and seated six republicans, wishes it could have been 60.
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22 January 1878
Burnwell, A., fl. 1878
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
writes he is in great distress because he has heard nothing favorable toward his application for employment. asks Bruce to use his influence.
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31 January 1878
Pierce, J.H., 1826-1908
asks what Scruggs' chances are in getting the clerkship position.
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16 January 1879
Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878
would like to be appointed to a clerkship instead of re-appointed to collectorship
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13 February 1878
Harris, E.P., fl. 1878
asks him to use his influence to get him the job of railway mail agent.
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5 January 1878
Hammond, E.S., fl. 1878
thanks him for his endorsement of his bid for district attorney even though he did not win.
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5 February 1878
Tindall, Robb S., fl. 1878
has enclosed petitions from both Democrats and Republicans, asking the president to appoint him Consul of Hong Kong.
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9 February 1878
encloses another petition for his appointment as Consul to Hong Kong
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21 December 1878
McClerdie, Nugent, fl. 1878
discusses a legal case involving a "Harry" who has many debts.
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15 April 1878
Topley, J., fl. 1878
there is an issue that needs to be examined at the land office.
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13 January 1879
praises Bruce: "whites will approve of your action and I am sure the colored people will not forget you when I tell them who had the power to prevent and did prevent a democrat defeating a republican."
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05 January 1878
Henderson, H.S., fl. 1878
has put an application for district attorney.
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15 January 1878
Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880
recommends Sidney Brooks for for railray mail agent position.
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8 May 1878
Harrison, Nelson, fl. 1878
is sending a volume of agriculture reports.
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Thomas, Anna W., fl. 1878
asks him to speak to the Secretary about their protection.
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28 November 1878
Jackie, fl. 1878
wants to a reserve a place for his friends to work.
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27 February 1878
Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880
a resignation letter. he is quitting to be a diplomat instead.
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Vashon, S.P., fl. 1876-1878
asks Bruce for his help in securing a position.
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informing him that the comptroller died shortly before one.
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informing him that the register of the treasury died.
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25 February 1878
discusses the case of Mrs. McConnell
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18 January 1878
Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879
requests to be put on the list of people he distributes seeds to.
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7 November 1878
there is a vacancy in the postal dept. due to a death. hopes Bruce can secure the spot for him.
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30 December 1878
concerned about the reduction of employees in the Railway Mail Service.
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23 May 1878
Vosburg, Geo., fl. 1878
enclosed is a receipt for the last half of 1877's taxes.
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