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1 May 1876
Seals, Alex, (fl. 1876)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
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.
GLC09400.221
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.
GLC09400.228
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...
GLC09400.229
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.
GLC09400.231
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.
GLC09400.237
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.
GLC09400.239
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.
GLC09400.241
5 January 1878
Thomas, Anna W. (fl. 1878-)
asks him to speak to the Secretary about their protection.
GLC09400.351
28 November 1878
Jackie (fl. 1878-)
wants to a reserve a place for his friends to work.
GLC09400.352
27 February 1878
Spelman (fl. 1878-)
a resignation letter. he is quitting to be a diplomat instead.
GLC09400.356
11 January 1878
Peterson, Alex (fl. 1878-)
GLC09400.387
22 January 1878
Burnwell, A. (fl. 1878-)
writes he is in great distress because he has heard nothing favorable toward his application for employment. asks Bruce to use his influence.
GLC09400.391
31 January 1878
Pierce, J.H. (fl. 1878-)
asks what Scruggs' chances are in getting the clerkship position.
GLC09400.392
26 July 1863
Stone, D.L.M. (fl. 1861-)
to William J. Whittford
He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."
GLC07205.103
1862
Van Nuys, Samuel Watson
to [Father]
GLC07687.005
19 January 1863
to Brother
GLC07687.008
1 February 1863
to Parents
GLC07687.010
21 July 1863
GLC07687.039
1864-1870
Stauffer, David M. (1845-1913)
"Louisiana Sketches, 1864...U.S.S. Alexandria, Lower Mississippi Fleet"
One volume of a sketchbook entitled, "Louisiana Sketches, 1864...U.S.S. Alexandria, Lower Mississippi Fleet." Illustrations by David M. Stauffer dated 1864. Consists of architectural drawings and nomenclature of naval guns, carriages, and artillery...
GLC07713.01
1858-1883
"Sketchings, 1886, D.M. Stauffer, Lancaster City, Penna"
One sketchbook entitled, "Sketchings, 1866. D.M. Stauffer, Lancaster City, Penna," by David M. Stauffer dated 1866. Consists of ink and watercolor sketches depicting people (including African Americans in Louisiana), landscapes, coats of arms, and...
GLC07713.02
1857/07/03 ca.
Unknown
To: [unknown] [Rough draft]
Rough draft of letter regarding the grievances of Connecticut electors with the Lecompton Constitution, popular sovereignty and slavery in Kansas, and the electors criticism of Pres. Buchanan. "After what was called the "abolition of the Missouri...
GLC07992.02
11 December 1796
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Sir John Sinclair
Written by President Washington to Sinclair the Scottish politician and writer on finance and agriculture. Describes the natural characteristics of various sections of the country, their chief resources, climates, interests and activities, relative...
GLC08095
27 May 1943
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia went to the Executive Board Meeting the night before and she is now the Educational Chairman. While in Washington D.C. representatives of Community CIO Council met with the president [FDR] who discussed prices and rationing with them and said...
GLC09414.0047
13 May 1944
Roosevelt, Eleanor (1884-1962)
[One letter and one photograph related to Eleanor Roosevelt] [Decimalized .01-.02]
One letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Addie Frizielle dated May 13, 1944, and one photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt.
GLC09544
27 September 1862
Thomas, Lorenzo
General Orders No. 144
Copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments.
GLC00228.02
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