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22 May 1877
Taggart, James, (fl. 1877)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
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
28 December 1862
Stone, David L. (fl. 1861-)
to William F. Whitfield
First part is addressed to Mr. Whitfield, second part to Mrs. Whitfield. He writes that they look toward God for strength. There are twelve to a tent now and they have not received their pay yet.
GLC07205.026
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
circa 1861-1865
Wheeler, Lysander (fl. 1837-1903)
to unknown
Writes that during the holidays he was very busy and had a lot of work to do around the farm. He has received a book from his class and an album with a photograph in it came to him in a "mysterious" way. He has also received several smaller presents...
GLC07460.122
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
16 February 1798 - 23 February 1798
Sumner, Increase (1746-1799)
[Resolution regarding distribution of lands in the Waldo patent]
Appointing a surveyor to settle a dispute over lands within the Waldo patent. Some of the lands recently granted to Waldo's heirs were withing the holding of the Plymouth company, and this overlap must be resolved. Also signed by Samuel Phillips...
GLC02437.09265
circa 26 August 1790
[Proclamation regarding a violation of the Hopewell Treaty]
Later copy. A note written at the top states, "Recd- from Lt. Henry Knox Thatcher Aug. 9 1855, by mail." Requires all citizens and inhabitants of the United States to "govern themselves according to the treaties."
GLC02437.09435
circa July - August 1789
[Indian treaties]
Discusses treaties with the Indians, particularly the Creeks. Mentions a land dispute between the natives and settlers in Georgia, which has been a major roadblock to obtaining a treaty. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09985
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
27 December 1837
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell) (1782-1850)
In the Senate of the United States. December 27, 1837. Mr. Calhoun submitted the following motion for consideration.
25th Congress, 2d session, no. 47. Calhoun's famous resolution establishing the orthodox state rights position. "Resolved, That in delegating a portion of their powers to be exercised by the Federal Government, the States retained, severally, the...
GLC00267.021.01
28 December 1837
Norvell, John (1789-1850)
In the Senate of the United States. December 28, 1837. Mr. Norvell submitted the following motion for consideration.
25th Congress, 2d session, no. 49. Norvell agrees with John C. Calhoun's famous resolution establishing the orthodox state rights position (GLC00267.021.01). "Resolved, That the government of the United States is a national government only for the...
GLC00267.021.02
24 June 1846
United States. Congress (29th, 1st session : 1846)
Schooner Amistad.
Includes a letter from James Buchanan, Secretary of State, to Charles J. Ingersoll, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. Contains correspondence between A. Calderon de la Barca, envoy extraordinary and...
GLC00267.067.02
19 February 1847
New Hampshire. Legislature
Resolution of the legislature of New Hampshire, in relation to slavery.
29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 154. Resolves that the New Hampshire legislature is firmly against slavery. Printed by Ritchie & Heiss, printers.
GLC00267.119.02
03 March 1847
Massachusetts. Legislature
Resolves of the legislature of Massachusetts, concerning slavery.
29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 219. Resolves that the Massachusetts legislature is opposed to the existence of slavery and the extension of it into new territories.
GLC00267.119.03
21 January 1841
Alabama. Legislature.
Resolutions of the general assembly of Alabama, in relation to the obligations of the States to surrender fugitive slaves from justice.
26th Congress, 2d session, Senate document no. 127. Printed by Blair & Rivers. Concerns the stealing and carrying away of a slave named Atticus by Daniel Philbrook and Edward Kilbron from Georgia to Maine. Maine refused to surrender Philbrook and...
GLC00267.136.01
08 March 1862
Iowa. Legislature.
Resolutions of the Legislature of Iowa, in reference to the Compromise measures passed by the Congress of the United States.
32nd Congress, 1st session, House of Representatives miscellaneous document no. 20. Resolves to support the compromise measures passed by Congress addressing slavery and the boundaries of territories acquired during the Mexican-American War.
GLC00267.145.02
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