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6 May 1865
Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865)
to wife
writes that that he is hoping to hear from her soon. tell mother and father "I will be home in a few weeks iif the lord spares my life."
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8 June 1865
left Washington D.C last Saturday and are now heading toward Cinncinatti. writes they would have been home by now if not for the regimental commander.
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30 June 1865
will be heading to Louisville, KY. notes they are getting closer all the time and she should look for him within the month.
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13 September 1862
Keyes, Samuel (fl. 1862-)
to Annie
writing from the hospital. describes the battle of Bull Run. ends up getting wounded in the arm.
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24 September 1862
has the use of three fingers in his right hand. heard that her father and brother have enlisted. recovering.
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6 November 1877
Chief of Bureau (fl. 1877-)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
"In accordance with your application, the Bureau has this day ordered the discharge of Hiram Johnson from the U.S ship Saratoga..."
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14 February 1877
Scugg, B.P (fl. 1877-)
confident that their candidate will be elected president. also wants Bruce to use his influence to give him the post office.
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30 October 1877
Henderson, J.H. (fl. 1877-)
sent a petition for his appointment as route-agent. has just been informed there will be a vacancy in a few days. hopes that Bruce will reccomend his appointment.
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5 February 1877
Snow, Addie R. (fl. 1877-)
asks that Bruce reply to her two former letters regarding the Post Office. according to present arrangements, he will not be paid, nor will it even pay rent on the office.
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26 December 1877
Thomas, A.W. (fl. 1877-)
thanks him for his position, but is currently only tempoarary. would like to be permanent.
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1 June 1879
Brutt, M. (fl. 1879-)
responding to his request to transmit a copy of the discharge certificate of James Mican, a soldier in the Mexican war.
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18 June 1877
Defrees, Jno. D.(fl. 1877-)
Office of the Public Printer
declares the hard work of the employees of the Government Printing Office and how they are absolutely essential.
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28 February 1877
Harrington, D.T. (fl. 1877-)
asks him to secure a position for him in one of the departments in Washington.
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25 October 1877
French, Spratt (fl. 1877-)
request that James W. Leemon take over the position of route agent because of the incompetency of the current route agents.
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28 March 1877
Sunny, C.(fl. 1877-)
writes that he will be happy to see him at the Department to discuss the matter,
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14 May 1878
Unknown
endorses M. Ferguson as one of the Commissioners to be appointed
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7 December 1878
Freed, N.D. (fl. 1878-)
in regard to a reduction in the force and class of mail service.
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16 January 1878
Henderson, W.S. (fl. 1878-)
writes that he prefers the office of collector of customs to that of district attorney
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1 January 1878
Miss Kriger (fl. 1878-)
Miss Kriger's Compliments and Regrets
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5 January 1878
Thomas, Anna W. (fl. 1878-)
asks him to speak to the Secretary about their protection.
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28 November 1878
Jackie (fl. 1878-)
wants to a reserve a place for his friends to work.
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27 February 1878
Spelman (fl. 1878-)
a resignation letter. he is quitting to be a diplomat instead.
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11 January 1878
Peterson, Alex (fl. 1878-)
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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.
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31 January 1878
Pierce, J.H. (fl. 1878-)
asks what Scruggs' chances are in getting the clerkship position.
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21 October 1879
Tarbell, J. (fl. 1879-)
"writing on behalf of the colored women of this city..." asks if he can find work for a sewing girl, among others.
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22 October 1879
writes that she received a letter from J.R Smith who mentioned alternatives in case he can't be appointed.
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15 October 1879
writes that Miss Burnett is probably suffering at home from lack of supplies.
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4 August 1879
Smith, W.H. (fl. 1879-)
requests help for a friend of his that is unemployed.
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3 December 1879
Rayven, K. (fl. 1879-)
reiterates his need to secure an appointment for his lady friend.
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31 March 1879
Bayer, K. (fl. 1879-)
to S.L. Lamar
regrets to inform him that he returned the recommendations he sent for "certain reasons."
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9 January 1879
Smith, L. Ambler (fl. 1879-)
asks Bruce to use his influence to get Eugene O'Sullivan a pension
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1 February 1879
Hawley, John B. (fl. 1879-)
would be glad to see him at the department today.
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2 February 1879
Hardy, Alex W. (fl. 1879-)
claims he will be in the hands of poverty if Bruce does not use his influence to get him appointed.
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4 February 1879
Teig, S. (fl. 1879-)
wants his help in obtaining a position.
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24 July 1879
Smith, M.S. (fl. 1879-)
wants her sister appointed to the patent office.
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21 July 1879
Caibu, J. (fl. 1879-)
writes that she needs his suppport in obtaining an appointmentship now more than ever. expects a gernerous position.
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13 July 1879
mentions Judge Humphries' death and how he wants to take his place.
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2 May 1879
Tegarden, W.H. (fl. 1879-)
thanks him for his appointment as Post Master.
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13 February 1879
Boulder, G.J. (fl.1879-)
thanks him for the map of the Holy Land he gave to the Sunday school.
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7 March 1879
Cauley, D.W. (fl.1879-)
wants appointment as deputy under James Hill, who was recently appointed collector of the district of Mississippi.
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28 August 1879
Bruce, E.D. (fl.1879-)
starting a new Republican newspaper called the Argus. asks for his subscription.
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26 April 1879
Tarbell, J. (fl.1879-)
requests a copy of the "Constitutions or Charters."
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25 April 1879
anxious about the distribution of the Public Documents.
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wants senator to appoint M.C Chase
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9 April 1879
Money, H.D. (fl.1879-)
asks senator to recommend Capt. Jones for census supervisorship.
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10 October 1879
Lamphere, N.Geo. (fl.1879-)
encloses list of employees in the Treasury Dept. charged to state of Mississippi.
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11 April 1879
Timble, John (fl.1879-)
reminds him of his promise to see Secretary Sherman about an appointment for his son.
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30 March 1879
wants the public documents.
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10 April 1880
introducing Oliver White.
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