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3 May 1876
Parker, W.H., fl. 1875-1876
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
Parker is asking for a loan from Senator Bruce for 200 dollars that he will pay back with his next check on the 25th of the month.
GLC09400.200
3 March 1797
Washington, George, 1732-1799
[Presidential pardon of the ten ringleaders of the Whiskey Rebellion, who had been convicted of high treason]
Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State. Pardons Daniel Hamilton, William Miller, Richard Holcroft, Ebenezer Gallagher, William Hannah, Peter Lisle, David Lock, Alexander Fulton, Samuel Hannah and Thomas Spiers. Includes the...
GLC08072
16 June 1897
Letter to Senator Bruce in regards to trying make an appointment with the senator concerning school issues. The name is unclear but it looks like W.J.S. Jackson
GLC09400.002
14 April 1877
Redpath, James, 1833-1891
A Policy for the Blacks. Letter to a Colored Mississippian
This broadside is titled "A Policy for the Blacks. Letter to a Colored Mississippian" and is summarized at the top in a paragraph "The President's Policy Discussed by a Radical Republican - Duty Of The Colored People - No Further Allegiance due to...
GLC09400.007
30 May 1879
Leachman, Robert, fl. 1877-1879
Letter from R Leachman, to Senator Bruce concerning Leachmans application to become the supervisor of the Census for Mississippi. There is a postscript included that states " Not the P M, but the "Old Man""
GLC09400.001
28 February 1879
Green, Joshua, fl. 1879
to Jas Hill
This letter was written on stationary from Green's Bank, established in 1848, and owned by two brothers Joshua, and Thomas Green. The first name of the signer is illegible, but the last name is Green. This letter is a short note to a Mr. Jas Hill...
GLC09400.003
16 June 1879
Bruce, Henry C., fl. 1875-1879
This is a letter between the two brothers, that discusses a loan that henry had taken from the bank for $50 to buy a horse. he was letting the Senator Bruce know that he had repaid it, and would "write you more fully tomorrow" from the docket it...
GLC09400.004
21 April 1879
Bassett, Ed, fl. 1879
This letter concerns a series and exchange of pictures between Senator Bruce, and Ed Bassett. The main subject is pictures of Bassett's wife and daughter that Bruce had sent to Basset's daughter. There is also a discussion over older pictures of...
GLC09400.005
3 February 1876
Taylor, Levi, fl. 1876
The topic of this letter is a debt held by Levi Taylor, he is asking Senator Bruce if he had paid/purchased the debt, as another party is suing him for the amount of the $70 loan. There is an additional penciled note that mentions that the writer of...
GLC09400.006
19 May 1879
Deason, J.B., fl. 1879
This is a note of introduction for Charles Lee to Senator Bruce from J.B Deason. This letter just asks that if there is anything the Senator can do for Charles it would be appreciated.
GLC09400.009
17 September 1877
Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877
This letter from J. E. Ousley is concerning a debt that he owes to Senator Bruce. There are also mentions of a sheriff election between two men R. M. Wilson and W. R. Campbell. The docket is written over the text in red pen.
GLC09400.011
6 June 1875
Tilley, M.E., Mrs., fl. 1875
This letter from Mrs. Tilly covers a few topics. The major topic is her asking the Senator for support in being re-appointed to her job, at a higher salary on the 1st of July. She asks the Senator to remember her, and put in a good word in for her...
GLC09400.012
22 May 1877
Taggart, James, fl. 1877
James Taggart wrote to Senator Bruce in thanks for helping him get a job in the treasury. Also mentions that he used Bruce's name during the examination.
GLC09400.014
26 March 1879
Tachmyrtis (doctor), fl. 1879
A letter to Senator Bruce who was a member of the Education and Labor committee, from Dr. Tachmyrtis in regards to a positing on the Woodruff Scientific Expedition.
GLC09400.015
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
20 March 1871
[Partial Will and Testament for Ransom Lee]
A partial Last Will and Testament from the estate of Ransom Lee, It includes a metes and bounds description of real property. This document states that Susan Lee can live on the estate for the rest of her life, when she dies Thomas Lee and his wife...
GLC09400.008
23 June 1879
Lee, Charles, 1731-1782
From Charles Lee who was introduced to Senator Bruce by Deason in the previous letter. It asks the Senator for help in Colorado that he can provide by letter or otherwise.
GLC09400.010
27 December 1879
Baker, Jay Newton, fl. 1879
This is a note written on letterhead, from the Continental, and concerns a register sent by a Captain Green a day or so previously to check that Senator Bruce received it. The author asks that the senator contact him at once if it did not arrive so...
GLC09400.013
25 June 1880
Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880
A recommendation letter to Senator Bruce mentioning Mr. Ino Fuller who wants to be employed as a rail agent. Since another train is being added for the mail service.
GLC09400.016
Fuller, Ino B., fl. 1880
An application for the position of Postal Clerk on the Rail Road, it was forwarded with a letter of recommendation by James Hill.
GLC09400.017
18 April 1876
Tobin, John P., fl. 1876-1878
A letter from Tobin containing thanks for seeds, as well as a description of damaged levees in Floraville Mississippi.
GLC09400.018
27 November 1875
Thompson, Albert D., fl. 1875
A letter from Thompson asking Senator Bruce for help securing a position as school teacher for himself and his wife in another county since he wants to leave his current placement in De Soto county due to threats of violence, and a pay cut. Thompson...
GLC09400.019
14 March 1877
Trindale, William P., Jr., fl. 1877
This letter consists of a one page letter, an endorsement and a docket. William P Trindale Jr., wrote to Senator Bruce to inquire about a position as rail agent between Cornith and Meridian. The endorsement on the reverse side is from William Frazer...
GLC09400.020
16 December 1878
Lamb, W.S., fl. 1878
Letter to Senator Bruce asking for assistance in gaining an appointment for Mrs. Whelan.
GLC09400.143
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.
GLC09400.144
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".
GLC09400.145
28 January 1879
Robinson, Josie M., fl. 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
11 September 1875
This letter to Senator Bruce outlines the coming election for Sheriffs in Mississippi. Ousely outlines the different runners, as well as his expectations on how it will all go. He is also asking if possible for Senator Bruce to come to Mississippi to...
GLC09400.146
14 December 1878
Townsend, Jas B., fl. 1878
Townsend is writing to Senator Bruce asking his support in making sure that the current candidate for sheriff in his county J.H. Campbell, also the incumbent does not get confirmed. He starts the letter by telling the Senator that he was the "first...
GLC09400.147
23 December 1879
Hunt, Thos. W., fl. 1879
Hunt is asking for help in gaining a confirmation for a friend of his, Rodney, for a Post Office position in Jefferson County.
GLC09400.148
3 May 1878
Knowland, Thos. K., fl. 1878
Is writing the Senator for news if the Southern Claims Commission has passed in the Senate.
GLC09400.149
24 January 1876
Ousley is writing Senator Bruce for the combination of the safe in the Sheriff's office, as well as the instructions on how it is used. Or if he is unable to send it could he please have the manufacturer's information to ask them.
GLC09400.150
13 July 1876
Ousley asks after Senator Bruce, and requests a letter from him concerning the buggy and mules affair. He also asks what the senator thinks of him, since he feels that the Senator "you have lost all confidence in me."
GLC09400.151
5 June 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia says the fund raising luncheon is over and was a success. Talks about the dissolution of the 3rd International. Tells him about her financial situation. The luncheon made $25 dollars, which is good since her office paid a considerable amount...
GLC09414.0058
16 April 1877
Dorsey, Marie, fl. 1877
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.
GLC09400.131
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...
GLC09400.133
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...
GLC09400.134
18 October 1881
Washington, 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.
GLC09400.142
2 March 1880
Shattuck, A.A., fl. 1880
to General A. Ames
This letter to General Ames is asking for a recommendation to the position of Post Master in West Point Mississippi. Shattuck is asking that the general forward the letter and recommendation to Senator Bruce to give the president.
GLC09400.126
10 October 1877
Woodhouse, J.O., fl. 1877
to the Honorable Secretary of the Treasury
This letter to the Secretary of the Treasury concerns the collector of taxes for the District of Perl River. According to Woodhouse he is behaving in a manner that is not totally honorable. He asks the Secretary to look into it and provides a list of...
GLC09400.127
6 December 1879
Bagby, Robert B., fl. 1879
This letter is a thank you from Bagby to Senator Bruce for a Statistical Atlas the Senator sent him.
GLC09400.128
26 April 1881
Thomas, H.H., fl. 1881
A personal letter to Senator Bruce, it starts by mentioning that Thomas used to own a barbershop in Kansas and had shaved the Senator when he was still teaching in Kansas. Thomas continues to talk about moving to New Mexico and the weather there, but...
GLC09400.129
26 June 1878
Utley, Robert, fl. 1878
Utley is writing to ask Senator Bruce to send copies of the eulogies spoken in the Senate for Morton.
GLC09400.130
13 December 1879
Tindall, R.M., fl. 1879
This letter from Tindall concerns the possibility of him being ousted from his position. He is asking Senator Bruce to go to the department and see if any charges have been brought up against him, and to let him know. He believes the former holder of...
GLC09400.132
27 May 1943
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
Circa 1870-1880
An accounting of some sorts, this document is a list of expenses, including names, with a money amount next to them.
GLC09400.135
11 March 1876
Hatch, E.P., fl. 1875-1876
Hatch is asking if Senator Bruce has any accounts of Wells when Wells was District Attorney since he believes he can make a case for malfeasance against Wells with those records.
GLC09400.137
23 April 1880
Tapley, James, fl. 1880
Tapley is asking for the Land notices after they are published in Jackson to advertise to Republicans.
GLC09400.138
12 February 1877
Smith, Willis H., fl. 1877
Smith wishes to be called to testify in front of a committee in regards to the Mississippi Election of 1875.
GLC09400.139
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