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16 April 1877
Dorsey, Marie, (fl. 1877)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
A note thanking Senator Bruce for the photograph he sent to Marie Dorsey. It also thanks him for being so kind to her when she was staying in Washington.
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20 May 1880
Turner, J. Milton, 1840-1915.
[Circular Letter re: Statement of support for the Nomination of Blanche Kelso Bruce as Vice President]
Turner and Bell are addressing the Republican Party with the intention of putting forth Blanche Kelso Bruce as a nominee for the Vice Presidency of the United States at the upcoming Chicago Convention. The two then discuss his consistent record as a...
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Circa 1876
Burtown, Ino. A., (fl. 1876)
This is a short note that says the document that was originally forwarded with it was to be destroyed after reading. According to the docket the original document was about delegates to the convention in Cincinnati, which occurred in 1876. There is...
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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
18 October 1881
Washington, Rev. George A., (fl. 1881)
A letter to Senator Bruce to give the A.M.E. church more time to pay a debt owed to him. The reverend is asking if he can get more time on paying back this debt because he has only recently come to the church, which was heavily in debt.
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16 December 1878
Lamb, W.S., (fl. 1878)
Letter to Senator Bruce asking for assistance in gaining an appointment for Mrs. Whelan.
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20 June 1899
Leonard, M.D., (fl. 1899)
A thank you letter for all the efforts of Senator Bruce in helping to get a position for a friend of Leonards.
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12 January 1878
Lee, Henry W., (fl. 1878)
Lee is asking Senator Bruce for any help he could give to help Lee find a position; he has been unemployed for a year. The docket has a note on the bottom reading "no chance or hope".
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28 January 1879 - 22 October 1879
Robinson, Josie M., (fl. 1879)
This is a series of two letters; both are from Josie M. Robinson, in regards to her appointment in the government printing offices.
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28 January 1879
This letter is to ask Senator Bruce if he can help Robinson reinstated in her former position. She was on the regular roll but upon the retirement of the former commissioner was dismissed, since then multiple people have been put back on the regular...
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22 October 1879
Robinson is writing Senator Bruce to thank him for his help in finding a position. She is also letting him know that she was assigned to duty on the 18th.
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20 December 1875
Pease, Geo B., (fl. 1875-1876)
Pease is writing to tell Senator Bruce that he does not appreciate being followed and would like to talk to the Senator at his earliest convenience.
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24 May 1876
Dedrick, Geo., (fl. 1876)
Dedrick is writing to inform Senator Bruce that Senator Alcorn has demanded his resignation form his position as secretary of the State of Mississippi. He is asking Senator Bruce for his opinion on the matter. He says that if the Senator believes...
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19 December 1875
Hill, F.P., (fl. 1875)
Hill is asking if "Bro James" is in Washington.
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21 December 1875
Harris, W.H., (fl. 1875-1876)
Harris is asking Senator Bruce for help in getting his brother a position in some department in Washington. He also mentions J. S. Wezles who drowned himself in the Mississippi River.
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20 November 1875
Kretchman, M., (fl. 1875)
This is a recommendation for Joshua W. Ward for postmaster in Greenville. A petition has already been signed and sent to Washington, Kretchman is just asking Bruce for additional support.
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8 December 1875
Bruce, Henry C., (fl. 1875-1879)
Senator Bruce's brother is writing to say he received his letter of the 3rd from Chicago and had sent a letter the same day to Washington D.C. H.C also asks what course Blanche is going to take in the future with the Senate.
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Baker, H.E. Jr., (fl. 1875)
Baker is writing Senator Bruce to inquire to the possibility of a position as Doorkeeper on the Senate Floor.
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21 March 1876
Sampson, John P., (fl. 1876)
Sampson is writing Senator Bruce in thanks for his efforts to get him an appointment in the Revenue department, but the position as detective does not appeal to his sense of honor. He says however if there is anything the Senator needs help with he...
GLC09400.189
24 January 1876
Packer, A.G., (fl. 1876)
Packer, is requesting a copy of the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, and a copy of the latest rule published for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives
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6 December 1876
Powers, R.L., (fl. 1876)
Powers is writing to Senator Bruce to ask him to keep an eye on Power's nomination to the Senate, and if there is strong opposition to let him know so he can come to Washington to defend himself. In the second half of the letter Powers mentions that...
GLC09400.192
24 December 1876
Florey, H.J., (fl. 1876)
Florey is asking the Senator for help in gaining a position in Washington. He is a lawyer and would like to be employed in Washington D.C.
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3 February 1876
Pease, Geo. B., (fl. 1875-1876)
Pease is asking to meet with Senator Bruce to ask him for a small personal loan until he is able to find work.
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4 February 1876
Florey is letting Senator Bruce know what is going on in town and asking the Senator to send him a paper from Washington and copies of any public speeches he has. This letter is written on letterhead from another party, M.B. Sullivan. The letter is...
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16 January 1880
Hancock, W.W. (fl. 1876-1880)
Hancock is writing to say he got home okay and that it was a pleasant trip to Washington.
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1 May 1876
Seals, Alex, (fl. 1876)
Seals is writing Senator Bruce to tell him that his health is good, but he asks the Senator to look after his claims and let him know what's going on in Washington.
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21 February 1876
Shields, Ella, (fl. 1876)
Shields is writing to thank Senator Bruce for his endorsement on her application for a clerks position in the Treasury Department. She says she has not received an appointment yet but is hopeful.
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Hall, P.C., (fl. 1876)
Hall is writing Senator Bruce to ask about a petition that was sent to Washington to remove Pease the Post Master of Vicksburg from his office. He has never seen nor signed this petition, but has been told his signature, along with other republicans...
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12 May 1876
Brown, Jack, (fl. 1876)
Brown is requesting that Senator Bruce go with him to the Secretary of the Navy in the interest of Mr. Green.
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Howard, Eliza, (fl. 1876)
Howard is writing Senator Bruce to ask for help in being reinstated as a messenger. She was furloughed in February, and has since run out of money and is in desperate need of reappointment to keep her home.
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11 January 1877
Burritt, A.W. (fl. 1877)
Burritt is asking Senator Bruce for help in getting her papers back she is asking to meet with him in person.
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4 January 1877
Hooker Chas. E. (fl. 1877)
Hooker is asking Senator Bruce if he withdrew papers in the case of Dr. Compton Stowe vs. Alexander.
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3 June 1877
Lee, James W. (fl. 1877)
Lee is recommending J Wiley Carr for an appointment in any department in Washington D.C.
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6 November 1877
Chief of Bureau (fl. 1877-)
"In accordance with your application, the Bureau has this day ordered the discharge of Hiram Johnson from the U.S ship Saratoga..."
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14 February 1877
Scugg, B.P (fl. 1877-)
confident that their candidate will be elected president. also wants Bruce to use his influence to give him the post office.
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30 October 1877
Henderson, J.H. (fl. 1877-)
sent a petition for his appointment as route-agent. has just been informed there will be a vacancy in a few days. hopes that Bruce will reccomend his appointment.
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5 February 1877
Snow, Addie R. (fl. 1877-)
asks that Bruce reply to her two former letters regarding the Post Office. according to present arrangements, he will not be paid, nor will it even pay rent on the office.
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26 December 1877
Thomas, A.W. (fl. 1877-)
thanks him for his position, but is currently only tempoarary. would like to be permanent.
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1 June 1879
Brutt, M. (fl. 1879-)
responding to his request to transmit a copy of the discharge certificate of James Mican, a soldier in the Mexican war.
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18 June 1877
Defrees, Jno. D.(fl. 1877-)
Office of the Public Printer
declares the hard work of the employees of the Government Printing Office and how they are absolutely essential.
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28 February 1877
Harrington, D.T. (fl. 1877-)
asks him to secure a position for him in one of the departments in Washington.
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25 October 1877
French, Spratt (fl. 1877-)
request that James W. Leemon take over the position of route agent because of the incompetency of the current route agents.
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28 March 1877
Sunny, C.(fl. 1877-)
writes that he will be happy to see him at the Department to discuss the matter,
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14 May 1878
Unknown
endorses M. Ferguson as one of the Commissioners to be appointed
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7 December 1878
Freed, N.D. (fl. 1878-)
in regard to a reduction in the force and class of mail service.
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16 January 1878
Henderson, W.S. (fl. 1878-)
writes that he prefers the office of collector of customs to that of district attorney
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1 January 1878
Miss Kriger (fl. 1878-)
Miss Kriger's Compliments and Regrets
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5 January 1878
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
Spelman (fl. 1878-)
a resignation letter. he is quitting to be a diplomat instead.
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