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25 June 1880
Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
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
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