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28 January 1879 - 22 October 1879
Robinson, Josie M., (fl. 1879)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
This is a series of two letters; both are from Josie M. Robinson, in regards to her appointment in the government printing offices.
GLC09400.152
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...
GLC09400.152.01
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.
GLC09400.152.02
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.
GLC09400.153
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.
GLC09400.221
Tarbell, J. (fl. 1879-)
writes that she received a letter from J.R Smith who mentioned alternatives in case he can't be appointed.
GLC09400.412
4 August 1879
Smith, W.H. (fl. 1879-)
requests help for a friend of his that is unemployed.
GLC09400.425
9 January 1879
Smith, L. Ambler (fl. 1879-)
asks Bruce to use his influence to get Eugene O'Sullivan a pension
GLC09400.435
2 February 1879
Hardy, Alex W. (fl. 1879-)
claims he will be in the hands of poverty if Bruce does not use his influence to get him appointed.
GLC09400.441
28 August 1879
Bruce, E.D. (fl.1879-)
starting a new Republican newspaper called the Argus. asks for his subscription.
GLC09400.479
26 April 1879
Tarbell, J. (fl.1879-)
requests a copy of the "Constitutions or Charters."
GLC09400.480
25 April 1879
anxious about the distribution of the Public Documents.
GLC09400.481
9 April 1879
Money, H.D. (fl.1879-)
asks senator to recommend Capt. Jones for census supervisorship.
GLC09400.492
10 October 1879
Lamphere, N.Geo. (fl.1879-)
encloses list of employees in the Treasury Dept. charged to state of Mississippi.
GLC09400.493
11 April 1879
Timble, John (fl.1879-)
reminds him of his promise to see Secretary Sherman about an appointment for his son.
GLC09400.494
30 March 1879
wants the public documents.
GLC09400.497
10 April 1880
introducing Oliver White.
GLC09400.504
12 January 1880
Thompson, Victor (fl. 1879-)
requests that senator see Commissioner Raum and push settlement of his claim of $133 dollars for extra services.
GLC09400.510
19 February 1880
Turner, J. Millon (fl. 1880-)
wants his influence to secure a position in the Treasury Department.
GLC09400.514
10 May 1880
Mrs. Tilley (fl. 1880-)
one of her sisters has recently died and she wishes to see Bruce about it.
GLC09400.515
27 April 1880
Gage, WIll Edwin (fl. 1880-)
in regard to the charges against Cal Hunt.
GLC09400.517
22 March 1880
Richardson, H.N. (fl. 1880-)
wants promotion in interior departement.
GLC09400.518
28 January 1880
Tanner, B.T (fl. 1880-)
writes that it is most likely that Bishop Payne will be in Washington.
GLC09400.522
24 March 1880
Smith, J.J. (fl. 1880-)
wants engravings of public buildings of Washington and elsewhere.
GLC09400.532
3 March 1880
Piskin, H.Y. (fl. 1880-)
recommends M. Harrington for an appointment.
GLC09400.538
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