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13 August 1983
Yerger, J.R., fl. 1983
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
This letter is described by the term political on the docket. There are a series of names and positions. The post office is mentioned a few times as well.
GLC09400.124
2 October 1891
Robinson, J.W., fl. 1891
Robinson is writing to Senator Bruce to discuss the reinstitution of using mail steamers, instead of Rail Roads to get the mail from Memphis much sooner. He asks the Senator for any possible help in changing the way the mail is transported. There is...
GLC09400.125
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
1 March 1877
Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877
A letter apologizing to Senator Bruce about a debt that Ousley is unable to pay to him at this time. This is the result of a bad crop due to to some flooding from the previous year. Ousley promises to pay as soon as he can with the earnings from this...
GLC09400.154
9 April 1880
Tanner, B.I., fl. 1879-1880
Tanner is accepting a position with Hall working on the possibility of Vice President for Senator Bruce.
GLC09400.155
16 June 1875
Barnard, E.L., fl. 1875
Bamand is requesting Senator Bruce's help to get an appointment as a special agent of the treasury. He claims that there is not one from Mississippi. The docket says recommended this 25th of June 1875.
GLC09400.156
17 May 1875
Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879
Buchanan is apologizing to Senator Bruce about keeping him on the eve of travel. He also wishes to make an appointment with Bruce when it is convenient to him to discuss further issues.
GLC09400.157
6 December 1875
Dedrick, W.W., fl. 1875-1876
A letter to Senator Bruce advising him that McKees is after the Senator and regularly speaks ill of him. He also discusses his position as United States Attorney.
GLC09400.158
15 December 1875
Kimbrough, Robert, fl. 1875
Kimbrough is asking Senator Bruce for help securing a position in the Detective Service. He mentions that he would like help to become a member citing "there is not a colored man in the Employ of the Government in this Section"
GLC09400.160
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