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Imboden, a Confederate general, writes to an unknown correspondent about preserving the South, especially his state of Virginia. He mentions some shoes made by Yankees that do not fit. States that his wife is not well and that he is anxious to get...

GLC01628

to C. C. Jones re: applying for pardon, for financial reasons

Writing to Jones about business, especially about the matter of seeking a direct pardon. He adds: "...Now that the Pres[iden]t. & Congress are renewing the fight, things will only go from bad to worse, we may suppose."

GLC04676

[Proclamation announcing North Carolina has a Republican form of government]

Proclamation announcing North Carolina has a Republican form of government, and appointing William W. Holden as provisional governor, who duty it shall be to subscribe rules and regulations for the purpose of altering or amending the U.S...

GLC03827

[Payment for 66 bales of cotton]

Certifies that 66 bales of cotton will be paid to Mr. William Bradford in the Parish of Bossier, "in lieu of the same quantity due him for hauling 210 Bales…to Orange Texas." States that the cotton averages 500 pounds per bale. Signed by Allen as...

GLC04028

to Ambrose Thompson

Admiral Porter sends Thompson some letters (introductions) and indicates he will send fifty more the next day. Written on Navy Department stationery. Thompson, a wealthy shipping magnate, was noted for his Civil War backing of a plan to colonize...

GLC03619.02.15

The New Orleans riot. Its official history.

Opens with the statement "It was no Riot- It was an Absolute Massacre by the Police- A Murder Perpetrated by the Mayor." Includes dispatches pertaining to the riot from Albert Voorhies, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana; Andrew Herron, Louisiana...

GLC06232.08

to Joseph E. Johnston

Written one day after General Johnston's surrender to Major General Sherman. Sherman's letter concerns repatriation of Confederate troops, providing supplies to Confederate troops, and Sherman's hope that the wounds of war can be healed. Informs of...

GLC03260

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The Chaplin of the U.S. Navy writes Senator Bruce to say he will be in Washington in August, and hopes to see him then. Kane also asks Senator Bruce to send him a copy of a bill introduced by Senator Hamlin that is relative to Naval Chaplin's. Kane...

GLC09400.075.01

to John Hill

A letter from M Hester to John Hill, about writing a recommendation for Hester's wife Connie and forwarding it to Senator Bruce.Also contained with GLC09400.022, a letter from John Hill to Senator Bruce asking for his help in securing a position for...

GLC09400.021

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce, regarding another letter from M. Hester, that asks the Senator to reply to Hester about a position.
Also housed with GLC09400.21, a letter From M. Hester to John Hill about his wife getting an appointment with the Post...

GLC09400.022

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A docket for GLC09400.21, and GLC09400.022. it contains a brief summery of the two letters. Stating that the first letter was from M Hester asking for appointment of his wife to to the Cauton Post Office, and that the second letter is Governor A.G...

GLC09400.023

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A notice to Senator Bruce that he has been made an Honorary Member of the Cincinnati Literary and Dramatic Club.

GLC09400.030

to James Hill

This is a letter forwarded to Senator Bruce by James hill with a note from James Hill on the bottom of the page. Davis is writing in hopes of a position in the consulship of Trinidad. He is writing to James Hill for a recommendation to Senator Bruce...

GLC09400.185

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Young is writing to Senator Bruce to thank him for his recommendation for the post as Post Master in Jackson Mississippi.

GLC09400.195

[Circular Letter re: Statement of support for the Nomination of Blanche Kelso Bruce as Vice President]

Turner and Bell are addressing the Republican Party with the intention of putting forth Blanche Kelso Bruce as a nominee for the Vice Presidency of the United States at the upcoming Chicago Convention. The two then discuss his consistent record as a...

GLC09400.133

to Hon. James Hill

Shattuck has written to James Hill to request his help in getting A. A Shattuck appointed Post Master of the WestPoint Mississippi post office. He has asked for hill to also ask Senator Bruce since they know each other to help as well. This item is...

GLC09400.105

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hill is writing to ask Senator Bruce to help with the appointment of A.A. Shattuck to Post Master of West Point Mississippi. This item is related to GLC09400.105

GLC09400.106

to Hon. Post Master General U.S. States

Orr, is writing to the Post Master General on behalf of a Mr. J Reid for recommendation to a position in the Post Office in Macon Mississippi. There are many other names and endorsements listed, including; Meek, J.M. Dillond, Geo. G. Phillips, B.M...

GLC09400.116

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A small note to Senator Bruce from Tarbell, which discusses the resignation of Judge Orlin. He is asking the Senator to endorse an application for the position that is now opening. This item has a separate docket and envelope GLC09400.117.2, GLC0940...

GLC09400.117.01

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The envelope that the note from J Tarbell to Senator Bruce was delivered in. This item is related to GLC09400.117.1, GLC0940.117.3

GLC09400.117.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The seperate docket for the note sent from J Tarbell, to Senator Bruce. This item is related to GLC09400.117.1, GLC0940.117.2

GLC09400.117.03

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series containing one small notecard, a separate docket, and a separate envelope, all in regards to the resignation of Judge Orlin

GLC09400.117

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Baldwin wrote to Senator Bruce regarding purchase of a copper mine. There is also a section on giving Travis Rhodes a position. On the back there is a note saying answered Dec 7.

GLC09400.227

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

There are two parts of this letter the first part is written by Stafford. In this letter Stafford asks for help getting appointed Post Master of Greenivlle. In the second part of the letter Ward seconds the request, and asks the Senator for help

GLC09400.214