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1861-1877
Parker, Richard
[Carte de viste of John Brown taken by James M. Holmes]
GLC09190.10
24 October 1864
Hammond, Horace J.
to Eleanor Hammond
Glad to hear she is well; he is also well. Leg has improved so much that he can "[wear] my boot some and run some on it." The rest of his company arrived today to pitch tents for the winter. Sent ten dollars from Washington and twenty by express from...
GLC09273.08
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)
Two letters between Senator Bruce, and Pease, related to Pease leaving Washington.
GLC09400.039
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
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