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2 July 1863
Grant, Ulysses S., 1822-1885
Treaty between the United States of America and the Klamath and Moadac Tribes and Yahooskin Band of Snake Indians
concluded October 14, 1864 proclaimed February 17, 1870
GLC04099.83
4 April 1832
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Creek Tribe of Indians
GLC04099.01
8 April 1834
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Quapaw Indians
GLC04099.03
16 June 1897
Unknown
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
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
17 September 1877
Ousley, J.E., (fl. 1876-1877)
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
Dr. Tachmyrtis, (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
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
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.
GLC09400.142
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
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
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...
GLC09400.159
4 February 1876
Florey, H.J., (fl. 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...
GLC09400.202
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.
GLC09400.213
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
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
3 October 1861
Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881)
to Eben R. Ayers
Garfield States that the telegram from Ayers got to him just as he was leaving on a recruitment tour for the 10th companies 42nd regiment. He says that he has yet to hear from Washington on a officers apointment to 2nd liutenant, but will let Ayers...
GLC07187.04
27 September 1862
Assistant Adjutant General (fl. 1862-)
to James G. Wilson, Esq.
All applications for copies of the new Register must be made to the Senate.
GLC07205.002
14 March 1838
Smith, Daniel (fl. 1838)
Clerical copy of an article from the Treaty of 1805
GLC07562.03.11
16 August 1919
Barnwell, C.H. (fl. 1919-)
[ receipt for Arthur L. Jackson]
A receipt for the final payment of the Fourth Liberty Loan Bond.
GLC07705.438
17 September 1787
U.S. Constitution
Printed for the Federal Committee by Claxton & Babcock at the Federal Printing Office, No. 47 State St., Albany, New York. Possibly intended for the use of delegates to New York's ratification convention which convened at Van Kleck's tavern in...
GLC07866
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
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
circa 1880
Buttre, John Chester (1821-1893)
Engraving of Jacob Thompson
Biographical note is adhered below the image. Photograph by J.E. M'Clees Washington D.C. Engraved by J.C. Buttre N.Y.
GLC02459.62
12 July 1864
Dewey, Orville S.
to Harriet W. Dewey
He thinks the "Head of the Nation" is frightened by the raid into Maryland and want to protect Washington. He would like to hear that the Johnnies are burning Buffalo.
GLC02161.134
20 March 1867
Kelton, A. C.
[Commissions to Second Lieutenant]
Partially printed. The adjutant general officiallly offers Dewey the commission of 2nd lieutenant.
GLC02161.156
30 January 1888
United States. Congress. (50th, 1st session : 1887-1888). Senate.
Revised bill S. 1779.
This bill seeks to protect the administration of forests on the public domain. The creation of the Commissioner of Forests within the Department of Interior and four assistant commissioners will serve to protect American forests and regulate forestry...
GLC00687.165
14 January 1905
United States. Department of Agriculture. Bureau of Forestry.
United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Forestry, American Forest Conference [press bulletin]
The American Forest Conference brought together representatives from the lumbering, mining and grazing industries, railroad, and irrigation to discus forestry. Special attention was given to the proper use of forests by all fields, with responsible...
GLC00687.169
1847
Santa Anna, Antonio López de (1794?-1876)
[in Spanish]
GLC06293.04
1848
GLC06293.07
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