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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

James Taggart wrote to Senator Bruce in thanks for helping him get a job in the treasury. Also mentions that he used Bruce's name during the examination.

GLC09400.014

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a letter between the two brothers, that discusses a loan that henry had taken from the bank for $50 to buy a horse. he was letting the Senator Bruce know that he had repaid it, and would "write you more fully tomorrow" from the docket it...

GLC09400.004

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sneed is requesting that Senator Bruce send him a variety of garden seeds, Beans, mustard, okra, tomatoes, corn, cotton and more.

GLC09400.206

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sullivan is writing to suggest that Senator Bruce should recommend General Clark as Chancellor.

GLC09400.220

to Delia Slocum

. re: "I will give you a short not of our trials and trubells since we left Nashville[.]" He also reports that there next stop is in Texas, 900 miles away by water "and that is the way we will go[.]" He reports on hot weather and poor health, but...

GLC03791.028

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor reports going to church for the first time since he left Indiana on his furlough last spring. He reports that his regiment are the only troops in the area, a big change, but one that he enjoys. He complains of his inability to be home...

GLC03791.030

to George May Powell

Enoch Williams has received the reshipped package and has delivered the pictures. He has finished working for George May Powell, but if Powell agrees to reduce the price, he would again sell for him.

GLC00687.064

to father

He appreciates his friends but they could never take the place of his family. He thanks his father for the allowance. His doctor tells him not to do so much climbing. He refers to his sister's deferred marriage.

GLC02161.162

to Henry Jackson Hunt

By the daughter of General William Jenkins Worth. Is visiting her sister Josephine. Transmits a copy of a letter from General Joseph E. Johnston. Mentions General Pemberton (possibly John Clifford Pemberton). Mentions that Dawson, an historian...

GLC02382.102

to Amos J. Harding

Writes that Harding's kind and appreciated note on 17 September came today and he wants to reply quickly to Harding's kind sentiments. Writes that if he has been of service to Harding, which it was certainly in his power to be on the occasion that...

GLC02178.12

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants his influence to secure a position in the Treasury Department.

GLC09400.514

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

recommends M. Harrington for an appointment.

GLC09400.538

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

introduces Mr. St. Clair who desires a position in a department of the government.

GLC09400.459

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests that he find a place for his friend Chris T. Brown.

GLC09400.467

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

seeks a recommendation for his son. Written in Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C..

GLC09400.484

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to have Samuel D. Timble promoted to clerkship in the treasury department.

GLC09400.485

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants the report on cotton worm. wants to know if there is any prospect of getting a post office in Kentucky.

GLC09400.499

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for getting the appointment of Post Master. notes that he currently holds a seat in the legislature and will have to give that up in order to be Post Master because it is against the rules of the post office to hold both positions.

GLC09400.509

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

his wife and sisters have made a garment for the senator's baby as a token of their appreciation.

GLC09400.525

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants his nephew appointed mail agent.

GLC09400.547

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that he prefers the office of collector of customs to that of district attorney

GLC09400.339

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

aware of his appeal and asks for his support when his application comes up.

GLC09400.288

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writing to request a position for H.L Bardwell in the US government.

GLC09400.315

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to get him some appointment if possible.

GLC09400.332