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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

reminds senator of his promise to try to have his son transferred.

GLC09400.490

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to know when he'll be able to call on the Senator

GLC09400.521

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

in regard to publication of senator's letter on vice presidency.

GLC09400.531

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to know when he will return. desires to see him as soon as possible.

GLC09400.541

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

says "yours came last month during my absence, it would be well to file your application for some specified place."

GLC09400.543

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to send two books by the name of "The Memorial Addresses, Life and Character of Hon. Chris S. Ferry and the Statutes of the United States of America.

GLC09400.265

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to see Chalmers regarding an appointment.

GLC09400.275

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.278

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a thank you note and request for a book (The Memorial Addresses of the Life and Character of Orvis S. Ferry)

GLC09400.307

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

sends letters and address of a friend; Andrews

GLC09400.314

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.328

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.334

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

refers to a copy of "The Eulogies..."

GLC09400.343

Four Signatures

four signatures, one of which appears to be that of Blanche K. Bruce.

GLC09400.553

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

2 envelopes addressed to B.K.B.. letters are missing

GLC09400.563

Calling Card for James Hill

GLC09400.566

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

would be glad to see him at the department today.

GLC09400.440

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

enclosing a letter from a mutual friend named Sam.

GLC09400.407

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

encloses papers to be mailed to Harabon.

GLC09400.439

engraving of Blanche Kelso Bruce and other members of the Senate
(James T. Rapier, H.R. Revels, J.H. Rainey, and John R. Lynch.)

GLC09400.447

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.387

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

possible water damage.

GLC09400.361

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

water damage.

GLC09400.362

[Sharecropper's contract between Isham Bailey and freedman Jack Bailey]

Signed by Isham G. Bailey and by Jack Bailey, with his mark; countersigned by Justice of the Peace A.B. Conly. Jack Bailey's responsibilities include cultivating seventy acres of land, furnishing one mule, provide for himself, family and hired hands...

GLC04522.10

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that he will be happy to see him at the Department to discuss the matter,

GLC09400.322

to Joseph R. Jones re: a "blackmailing operation", re-election campaign

Jones identified by the U.S. Grant papers. Discusses a "blackmail operation" and the "soreheads and thieves who have deserted the Republican party have strengthened it by their departure." Grant refers to the reform Republicans like Greeley, Carl...

GLC05975

to Leonard Swett re: opposing re-election of [Lyman] Trumbull

"[K]nowing all [Trumbull's] cold selfish treachery towards [Lincoln], can you not write today, to influential parties in S. and tell them the whole truth." Mrs. Lincoln also denies Mrs. McGuinness the gift of Lincoln's cane, calling her a "low...

GLC07619

I Guess We have Had Our Day

A poem about the unfurling of the confederate flag at a reunion of veterans.

GLC02691.12.04

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to thank him for standing by him.

GLC09400.302

Record of Hiester Clymer; and historical parallel betwen him and Major-General John W. Geary. Also, official returns of election on Constitutional Amendments allowing soldiers the right to vote.

Attempts to demonstrate that Clymer is a fit representative for the Democratic party in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election. Notes that Clymer is "foremost in denunciation of the Government, and strenuous in his opposition to every measure...

GLC08705

[Manuscript denouncing Benjamin Wade]

Welles rails against Congress, and Senate President Pro Tem Benjamin Wade in particular. Probably written during the Johnson impeachment crisis. Welles was a Johnson supporter and a strong opponent of Wade. If Johnson's impeachment had resulted in...

GLC00254

["AN ACT: To Protect all Persons in Their Civil Rights, in the State of Arkansas and to Furnish Means for Their Vindication" with endorsements by Charles Sumner and John H. Johnson]

Back page contains an undated autograph note signed by John H. Johnson, an Arkansas state congressmen. Johnson's note states "Sir, happy am I to inform you that this bill pass [sic] both house [sic] by a handsome majority and I now submit the same to...

GLC07202.01

[Deed of sale of excess military sites]

Allows for the sale of lands, buildings, and improvements surrounding Harper's Ferry. Grants conveyance of property to Catharine E. Stipes.

GLC03817.02

to John Aaron Rawlins

General Sherman states that he will travel to Little Rock, Arkansas, on 30 November 1865, and will leave Colonel R. M. Sawyer, Assistant Adjutant General of the Military Division of the Mississippi, in charge in his absence. Reports that he sent...

GLC04039

to Edward Canby re: disputes in Texas convention on dividing Texas into 2 states

GLC03677

[Gideon Pillow v. Brown & Childress as executor of John Pointer, appeal from Philips Circuit Court]

Supreme Court of Arkansas case. Involves Pointer's sale of 85 slaves to Pillow on 28 December 1860. Discusses the legitimacy of enforcing slavery related cases. Focuses on unpaid debt, and interest on unpaid debt, that might have accrued during...

GLC06244

Address by Hon. Frederick Douglass, delivered in the Congregational Church, Washington, D.C., April 16, 1883 : on the twenty-first anniversary of emancipation, in the District of Columbia.

"What Abraham Lincoln said in respect of the United States is as true of the colored people as of the relations of those States. They cannot remain half slave and half free. You must give them all or take from them all. Until this half-and-half...

GLC06116

to George W. Koonce

Young, referring to James Clark McGrew, states "a large number of the Republicans of our District, are determined not to support McGrew for Congress, & ... will remain independent ... " Hopes that Koonce will endorse an independent candidate, and...

GLC08606.05

The free citizen. [Vol. 2, no. 2 (August 21, 1875)]

Reports on cotton, a wandering group of thieves and murderers, religion, and the transformation of iron ore to steel, among other topics. Also contains advertisements. Fragile and slightly torn along several creases.

GLC05959.40.03

to R. H. Maury

United States Navy Paymaster General Davis recommends William Lewis Maury to superintend the James River project.

GLC04572.35

to R. H. Maury

Attests to Maury's character and professional qualities. Reynolds signs as Commodore United States Navy; he eventually reached the rank of rear admiral.

GLC04572.36

to William Lewis Maury

As requested, he recommended William to R. H. Maury to superintend the James River project. Hopes that William will visit Washington.

GLC04572.37

to R. H. Maury

United States Navy Commodore Hitchcock recommends William Maury to superintend the deepening of the James River. The previous superintendent has passed away.

GLC04572.34

The dangers and duties of the hour: an address delivered at concert hall

Published by Chronicle Book and Job Print. Denounces president Andrew Johnson as an untrustworthy leader and one who easily pardons traitors, primarily Southern rebels. Includes a letter written to Kelley by Governor W.G. Brownlow of Tennessee as a...

GLC01265.24