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16 December 1878
Lamb, W.S., (fl. 1878)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
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 - 22 October 1879
Robinson, Josie M., (fl. 1879)
This is a series of two letters; both are from Josie M. Robinson, in regards to her appointment in the government printing offices.
GLC09400.152
28 January 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.
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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
19 December 1875
Hill, F.P., (fl. 1875)
Hill is asking if "Bro James" is in Washington.
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21 December 1875
Harris, W.H., (fl. 1875-1876)
Harris is asking Senator Bruce for help in getting his brother a position in some department in Washington. He also mentions J. S. Wezles who drowned himself in the Mississippi River.
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20 November 1875
Kretchman, M., (fl. 1875)
This is a recommendation for Joshua W. Ward for postmaster in Greenville. A petition has already been signed and sent to Washington, Kretchman is just asking Bruce for additional support.
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8 December 1875
Bruce, Henry C., (fl. 1875-1879)
Senator Bruce's brother is writing to say he received his letter of the 3rd from Chicago and had sent a letter the same day to Washington D.C. H.C also asks what course Blanche is going to take in the future with the Senate.
GLC09400.166
Baker, H.E. Jr., (fl. 1875)
Baker is writing Senator Bruce to inquire to the possibility of a position as Doorkeeper on the Senate Floor.
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21 March 1876
Sampson, John P., (fl. 1876)
Sampson is writing Senator Bruce in thanks for his efforts to get him an appointment in the Revenue department, but the position as detective does not appeal to his sense of honor. He says however if there is anything the Senator needs help with he...
GLC09400.189
24 January 1876
Packer, A.G., (fl. 1876)
Packer, is requesting a copy of the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, and a copy of the latest rule published for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives
GLC09400.190
6 December 1876
Powers, R.L., (fl. 1876)
Powers is writing to Senator Bruce to ask him to keep an eye on Power's nomination to the Senate, and if there is strong opposition to let him know so he can come to Washington to defend himself. In the second half of the letter Powers mentions that...
GLC09400.192
24 December 1876
Florey, H.J., (fl. 1876)
Florey is asking the Senator for help in gaining a position in Washington. He is a lawyer and would like to be employed in Washington D.C.
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3 February 1876
Pease, Geo. B., (fl. 1875-1876)
Pease is asking to meet with Senator Bruce to ask him for a small personal loan until he is able to find work.
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4 February 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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