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[Certifying copy of New York resolution ratifying Fourteenth amendment]

A true copy certifying that New York State has ratified the Fourteenth Amendment, a copy of which is on the second page.

GLC04556

to Charles Sumner

The KKK order Senator Sumner, a noted abolitionist and advocate for African-American rights, to leave Washington, D. C. before 4 March 1872. The Klan declares "the KK are strong in this Section and bifor Long we will Sting the Yankee Farmer Living...

GLC03979

to Page M. Baker

Beauregard thanks Barker for his "vigorous defense of myself in your paper in answer to abuses of the Chicago Tribune." Also states that he is aware "that my letter to Governor Porter was not polite, but the charges of Mr. Sherman had to be met."...

GLC04027

to William Sherman

Hunt's analysis of artillery at Gettysburg, written as part of his long, ongoing feud with Winfield Scott Hancock. The first part of the manuscript explains and defends the organization artillery and the post of Commander in Chief of the Artillery...

GLC06415.02

to unknown [incomplete]

Warns of the impending arrival of emancipated Black people seeking to buy land. Lists reasons not to lease land them. Encourages White people to move away.

GLC05337

The free citizen. [Vol. 1, no. 29 (February 27, 1875)]

Includes a fictional romance, articles on freedmen and southern culture, a message from a local grange hall, several reports of a scientific nature, and advertisements. Extremely fragile, and torn along several creases. "Richard Gadson" is written...

GLC05959.40.01

to George Nichols

Sends a draft of $100 and instructs Nichols to pay his life insurance policy with it. Informs that Lillie has a cold that is affecting her eyes so she cannot write. Everyone else is in good health. Thanks him for shipping some items. Comments on...

GLC03212.06

to David Dixon Porter

Marked "Copy" at the top. Has not yet made Mr. Maury's acquaintance but assumes he is "performing his duties satisfactorily."

GLC04572.47

Kentucky election call for white mail Union citizens over 21 years old who have not "expatriated" themselves by aiding the Confederacy.

GLC08315

[Parsons address]

Refers to the "sepulchre of Human Rights" and Andrew Johnson's "whiteing." Discusses states rights in regard to the rebellion. Refers to the legislation of former enslavers. Draft copy, with excerpts and pages pasted in. Pages are misnumbered....

GLC00496.088.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Laird is asking Senator Bruce if he can find out about a vacancy in the Ohio District Attorney's office, and whether he should apply.

GLC09400.250

to John Weeks

Writes that he has forgotten exactly what Weeks' disability was but thinks it was loss of speech due to measles. Asks that Weeks fill out the affidavit with the details of his illness

GLC06728.101

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce asking about Thompson's confirmation. Thompson got a letter from another Senator saying that he had been confirmed for a position, but upon asking a clerk in charge of the paperwork was told this was false. Thompson wanted...

GLC09400.035

to L.Q.G. Lamar

A letter from Thompson about his confirmation, he is writing to ask if Lamar knows anything about it. This letter is contained with another letter to Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce which is about the same topic, #GLC09400.035

GLC09400.036

To Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hall is requesting Senator Bruce's help in attaining a position in Washington D.C. He said that he is trusting Senator Bruce to help him secure a position that is good for him and his family. Hall also mentions other Senators, particularly Francis M...

GLC09400.037

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Pease is asking for a favor from Senator Bruce. Pease is leaving Washington D.C. and is asking Bruce for help in paying his remaining debts. This letter isrelated to GLC09400.039.1 a note asking Bruce to meet in the Marble Room.

GLC09400.039.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

An explanation of debt collected by Sterling, the debt comes to $358, but $25 was paid by Sullivan on the Senator's orders.

GLC09400.025

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter in regards to a debt owed by J.E. Ousley, to Senator Bruce to the amount of 15511.84. Scott however, is writing to say that Ousley is in a lot of debt with no way to pay it off, so getting his money might be a difficult task. Scott however...

GLC09400.033

to James Hill

This letter from Lehman is a request recently/soon to be open spot that Hall had formerly held. He is writing to see what Hill's opinion on him receiving the position now.

GLC09400.041

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter mentions that Lewis had previously sent Senator Bruce a letter that must have been lost. He mentions a note/debt that Lewis knows about and was going to suggest taking/paying for. According to the docket Lewis is a relative.

GLC09400.042

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A friendly letter, the author discusses a friend that had visited the south only to return and call Senator Bruce the only true gentleman in the South. There is also a mention of a speech Bruce is making on "Pinchback". This is believed to be in...

GLC09400.043

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter that recounts the election of a bishop to a local church in Mississippi. The docket mentions that Milton is a relative of Senator Bruce.

GLC09400.055

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This item is a letter to Senator Bruce from E.P. Natch. This letter announces that he was appointed to position as Post Master of Holly Springs Mississippi, and is asking Bruce for advice in appointing an assistant that may not be approved by the...

GLC09400.056.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a docket that accompanies by two letters by E.P Natch GLC09400.056.1 and GLC09400.056.2 this docket does mention that Natch is a relative of Senator Bruce

GLC09400.056.03

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A thank you note to Senator Bruce concerning information about Vicksburg lands, which the Senator had sent by telegram.

GLC09400.074

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Baker is writing Senator Bruce to inquire to the possibility of a position as Doorkeeper on the Senate Floor.

GLC09400.169

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce advising him that McKees is after the Senator and regularly speaks ill of him. He also discusses his position as United States Attorney.

GLC09400.158

to Gov O. P. Morton

Hitchcock is asking for Gov. Morton for help in getting a position in the government. This note was according to the docket forwarded to Senator Bruce by Gov. Morton.

GLC09400.174

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Boyle and Chapman are requesting payment of a cash bill that was enclosed with the note. No bill is attached.

GLC09400.176

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Summer is asking Senator Bruce for help in getting a position either in Mississippi, or Tennessee. He has no preference and whatever the Senator can get for him will be fine.

GLC09400.180

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Trumble is writing to say that Sterling has paid; he is also informing Senator Bruce that his fee is $35.00.

GLC09400.186

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to say that there was $2200.00 collected in excess and that there is interest to pay on bonds. The letter also talks about a night where there was a fight; and someone said they would read Bruce's speech the next day but never came.

GLC09400.187

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Dedrick is writing Senator Bruce to let him know that he recently got a telegraph from the attorney General that says he can defend himself. Dedrick also writes to discuss Alcorn the other Senator for Mississippi now holds the patronage, and assures...

GLC09400.205

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a short note that says the document that was originally forwarded with it was to be destroyed after reading. According to the docket the original document was about delegates to the convention in Cincinnati, which occurred in 1876. There is...

GLC09400.134

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Kennon is asking Senator Bruce to talk to the Secretary of the Interior to inquire when the position as Receiver for Jackson Mississippi is to be created as he would like the appointment, and would like to come to Washington a few weeks before.

GLC09400.084

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is an invitation to lecture in front of a group called St. Paul Lyceum. Servant reports that it was a unanimous vote and mentions two others that have spoken, Hans. Fredrick Douglass and Cramer of S.C. this item is related to GLC09400.109...

GLC09400.108

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a separate docket for documents GLC09400.108, and GLC09400.109. On the reverse side of the docket is an unfinished and crossed out letter that seems to be a reference of some sort for a position.

GLC09400.110

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

to Hon. Thos. Walton

This letter was forwarded to Senator Bruce by Walton, it concerns Sterns and Wells trying to oust Walton from office. The docket was pasted on by the upper right hand corner, the back of the docket has written F. C. Harris, U.S. Treasury office, and...

GLC09400.093

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A shorter note from Holt regarding a possible position. In this letter he mentions two others he has written and reiterates his points. He also mentions where he can get mail. This item is related to GLC09400.097

GLC09400.098

to Samuel Servant

A response to Servant that the writer is unable to lecture due to a session of Congress and his duties there. The letter is not signed, so no author can be ascertained but it seems to be a response to GLC9400.108, and as such is most likely written...

GLC09400.109

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hall wrote Senator Bruce to ask the Senator to send him public announcements of a political nature for review in Mississippi. Hill also asks when he will see Senator Bruce in the state in the future as he would like his opinion on the upcoming...

GLC09400.111

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A thank you letter for all the efforts of Senator Bruce in helping to get a position for a friend of Leonards.

GLC09400.144

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of a letter, a separate docket, and an envelope all concerning a request from Buchanan for help in getting an appointment.

GLC09400.071

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A series of two letters, with a separate docket, both concerning the appointment of Hill to a position.

GLC09400.083

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerning Ed Bruce, the Senator's brother and his request to purchase a house from Senator Bruce.

GLC09400.094