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25 January 1876
John, Lvin, fl. 1876
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
A list of furniture that was in Senator Bruce's rooms. This was written on letterhead for Sheriff of Bolivar Country, J. E. Ousley.
GLC09400.065
July 12, 1876
Kilpatrick, A.E., fl. 1876
2nd Lieutenant Kilpatrick was writing the Senator to request help transferring from the 17th Infantry into the 7th Calvary due to a vacancy through the death of an officer in the Calvary. He is writing the senator since he is from Mississippi, and...
GLC09400.066
Circa June 1876
A Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert
A ticket to "a Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert" it is held at the Presbyterian Church on June 30th 1876
GLC09400.067
8 March 1877
Dickson, Moses, 1824-1901
Moses Dickson is writing to Senator Bruce for his opinion on what needs to be done to keep African American support for the Republican Party. He mentions that those African Americans that are in office in 1877 have become less effective and he wishes...
GLC09400.068
10 November 1879
Kernan, fl. 1879
A response to a telegram that Senator Bruce sent to Senator Kernan; possibly about an illness that Senator Conkling had contracted. The note says that the telegraph was received but Kernan was in New York, as was Conkling and that the rumor of...
GLC09400.069
30 March 1879
Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879
A letter to Senator Bruce about the family and how they all are, the main purpose of this letter is that E Bruce wants to purchase the house from Senator Bruce. This letter is accompanied by a docket GLC09400.070.2
GLC09400.070.01
This is a docket that accompanied a letter from E Bruce to the Senator GLC09400.070.1
GLC09400.070.02
4 January 1879
Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879
A letter from Buchanan to Senator Bruce asking for him to help make sure he is confirmed, since he believes Lamar is against him. It also mentions Buchanan's belief that the paper is making war on Judge Chandler. This is accompanied by an envelope...
GLC09400.071.01
An envelope with the return address of W.W. Walker Sherriff of Marshall County. This is accompanied by a letter, and a docket. GLC09400.071.1, GLC09400.071.3
GLC09400.071.02
This is a separated docket that explains a letter to Senator Bruce, from G.E. Buchanan about the election and confirmations. This is accompanied by the letter mentioned above, and an envelope. GLC09400.071.1, GLC09400.071.2
GLC09400.071.03
18 February 1876
Hatch, E.P., fl. 1875-1876
A letter from E P Hatch about a reported conversation between Senator Bruce and President Hayes in which Bruce was reported saying "that he was not, and had not been, the friend of the colored people, and that he could pursue his course and that you...
GLC09400.073
16 December 1879
Kernan, Francis, fl. 1879
A thank you note to Senator Bruce concerning information about Vicksburg lands, which the Senator had sent by telegram.
GLC09400.074
13 December 1878
Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878
A docket that accompanied a letter from Jas. Kane, to Senator Bruce. The letter discusses a visit, a bill the concerns the navy, and an upcoming book. GLC09400.075.1
GLC09400.075.02
12 January 1876
Jack, fl. 1876-1877
A letter from a man named Jack that details the events in Bolivar County, and the officials there. This letter mentions "Old Matt" leaving the sheriff County's office and Ousley taking his place. It also mentions that it is unlikely the author will...
GLC09400.076
15 February 1876
Livingston, H.L., fl. 1876
Livingston starts by writing about the fact that a group of people have taken bricks from Senator Bruce's land, as well as some trees. He also notes that taxes, both personal and land are coming due soon and that he will include the amounts owed...
GLC09400.077
27 June 1880
Hunt, T.W., fl. 1880
A letter from Hunt to Senator Bruce detailing his future travels, and his return to Vicksberg on the 6th.
GLC09400.079
Livingston Writes to Senator Bruce with a few main points. The first is a box that was forwarded to the senator, which was sent express, and if he did not receive it he should inquire to its location. The second point was that Livingston has secured...
GLC09400.080
11 December 1877
Hazelwood, J.M., fl. 1877
Hazelwood writes Senator Bruce to about a check that the Senator had sent to him. He also alerts the Senator that he had just received two previous letters from him as he has been unwell recently and unable to go to the landing to collect mail.
GLC09400.081
30 April 1878
Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878
A letter from Hill to the Senator informing him that he would love to take the appointment. However he is currently teaching and as a result cannot leave until June of that year. Hill says however that after this term he would gladly take the...
GLC09400.083.01
19 May 1878
In response to a letter on the 6th Frank Hill wrote a letter to Senator Bruce concerning his position at a country school. He also thanks the senator for his interest. is accompanying a letter about Hill's position as a teacher, and a shared docket...
GLC09400.083.02
The docket for two letters both from Frank P Hill. GLC09400.083.1 and GLC09400.083.2
GLC09400.083.03
circa 1878
Appointees in Treasury Dept Charged to Mississippi
This is a spreadsheet that lists the Appointees in Treasury Department charged to Mississippi. It has 6 columns; Name Congressional District, Office, where employed, Date of appointment, and one that is blank that tells when they are "out". There are...
GLC09400.089
circa 1875
Crowell, R.F., fl. 1878
R. F. Crowell
A business card with the name R. F. Crowell with numbers and notes on the back. It was filed with a series of letters concerning a Miss Wright and her position in the treasury department and as a result may be related. This document is related to...
GLC09400.090
circa 1877
A separate docket for letters pertaining to Miss Wright. The docket says Tarbell, Deputy and 1st Comptroller and Mahon First Auditor, relative to Miss Wright case. This document is related to: GLC09400.085, GLC09400.086, GLC09400.087, GLC09400.088...
GLC09400.091
20 September 1879
Green, William H., 1825-1900
A letter from Green asking Senator Bruce to have an appeal to the supreme court dismissed. The suit is between N.J. Green vs. J Green it was decided in J Green's favor. This was written on an accounting page from Greens Bank the Late First National...
GLC09400.092
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