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16 February 1867
Mother, fl. 1860-1867
to Maria
was happy to receive letters from her and Edward. also got tickets from from "those dear children." mentions a Fanny Peck who married a minister.
GLC08311.51
26 January 1867
Kulduh is very sick. Charlie comes up with various treatments. mentions Aunt Philena's health as well. thanks Edward for the sweet potatoes.
GLC08311.52
31 January 1867
to children
mentions Aunt Holdah, Elmer and the funeral of Henry V.. Champion
GLC08311.53
25 February 1867
mentions Aunt Holdah, Elmer and Lyman
GLC08311.54
1861-1877
Advertisemnts for A Complete Southern History and Lee and his Generals
2 books published by Richardson and Co.
GLC08311.55
5 February 1877
Shorter, J.A., Jr., fl. 1877
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
requests some garden seed.
GLC09400.256
31 January 1877
Slinky, N., fl. 1877
"please except my many thanks for your many [illegible]"
GLC09400.257
22 February 1877
Glass, J.W., fl. 1877
requests one volume of the Congressional Globe.
GLC09400.258
26 October 1877
applying for the position of driver. Written in Hillsdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C..
GLC09400.259
10 June 1877
Smiley, N.A., fl. 1877
requests a copy of Mr. Buckley's Digest.
GLC09400.260
3 March 1877
Smith, Shillito, fl. 1877
asks for his support for a certain candidate for U.S. Marshal.
GLC09400.261
19 February 1877
Stafford, E.K., fl. 1876-1877
informing him that Mr. Lynch has promised to secure his appointment as P.M of Greenville in the event of Hayes being declared president.
GLC09400.263
3 January 1876
Curlock, D.S., fl. 1876
asks him to use his influence to have the Hon. G.V Boswell appointed Post Master to fill the vacancy in said town.
GLC09400.264
23 January 1877
Sanderlin, J.A., fl. 1877
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
5 March 1877
Emlad, G., fl. 1877
asks that he do all he can for G.V Boswell.
GLC09400.266
24 February 1877
regarding Captain S.R Blow, building him up, promoting him.
GLC09400.267
18 March 1877
Shockleford, C.G., fl. 1877
mentions the Whig party
GLC09400.268
17 March 1877
asks him to see Mr. French
GLC09400.269
19 May 1877
Saunders, E.H., fl. 1877
includes letters of endorsement for the position of postmaster
GLC09400.270
26 February 1877
Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880
writes to thank him for the public documents and garden seeds.
GLC09400.271
10 March 1877
informs him that Democrats of the town have started a petition to have someone else appointed post master after his term ends. asks that Bruce protect his rights since he still has one more year left.
GLC09400.273
13 April 1877
Stinger, Thomas, fl. 1877
asking for his help in having a southern Republican appointed for the position of marshall.
GLC09400.274
8 October 1877
Stuvart, H. Percy, fl. 1877
asks him to see Chalmers regarding an appointment.
GLC09400.275
2 November 1877
Henderson, J.H., fl. 1877-1878
writes they are having a lively canvass in the county. also that the two jurisdictments which were brought against him were quashed but they cost him a lot of money. asks Bruce for the money to pay his legal fees.
GLC09400.277
1877
Doroming, L. J., fl. 1877
GLC09400.278
11 March1877
been waiting for a long time to hear from Bruce regarding a photo. acknowledges Bruce's political troubles. thinks Lousiana is doomed.
GLC09400.279
8 September 1877
Snow, Addie R., fl. 1877
discusses the appointment of P.M.
GLC09400.281
13 October 1877
Feneer, N.D., fl. 1877
informing him that his appointment is probationary and the probationary period has expired.
GLC09400.282
21 September 1877
discusses the upcoming election and his motivation for running.
GLC09400.283
26 November 1877
Lee, Oscar, fl. 1877
pleads his case to Bruce. just a poor young man and a poor mother and father.
GLC09400.284
10 September 1877
Livingston, H.L., fl. 1877
writes that he has not enough money to pay the lawyer. mentions H.R. Campbell.
GLC09400.285
Hazelia, J.M., fl. 1877
writes they would like the money back which they loaned him. have written four or five times now.
GLC09400.286
21 April 1877
Leachman, R., fl. 1877-1878
aware of his appeal and asks for his support when his application comes up.
GLC09400.288
26 April 1877
Leachman, R.E., fl. 1877
wishes to thank him for past favors. assures him he is not one of those people who thinks he can secure any office for him and he would not try to abuse his influence.
GLC09400.290
30 May 1877
Davis, A.A., fl. 1877
the post master has put in an application to make the post office a separating or distributing office. argues that he is an old man now and this favor should be granted.
GLC09400.291
20 January 1877
Reed, J.F., fl. 1877
writes for an appointment as postal agent or special agent. writes that he has letters of recommendation and a petition.
GLC09400.293
15 December 1877
Comms, E.X., fl. 1877
writes that there is a general dissatisfaction with the current post master. wants Bruce to use his influence to replace him.
GLC09400.294
12 March 1877
Harrington, H.H., fl. 1877
letter of recommendation for G.N. Harry for a position at the post office.
GLC09400.296
12 October 1877
Scott, Y., fl. 1877
he is owed money, but they have decided not to sue and have decided to be lenient.
GLC09400.297
21 February 1877
Buckley, T.C., fl. 1877
asks for the appointment of Secretary of the Territory or U.S Attorney of the territory.
GLC09400.298
27 August 1877
informs the senator what both parties have been up to in his absence (lists their candidates and county news).
GLC09400.299
24 November 1879
Roe, John C., fl. 1879
writes to request Hancock's appointment as post master.
GLC09400.300
writes that people are trying to get him out of office and he wants Bruce to make sure that doesn't happen.
GLC09400.301
27 March 1877
writes to thank him for standing by him.
GLC09400.302
27 January 1877
Yeandle, N.H., fl. 1877
asks for his assistance in obtaining a job as a Railway Postal Clerk or Route Agent.
GLC09400.303
22 January 1877
Porrus, R.C., fl. 1877
writes that everyone is dissatisfied with Stallings as Postmaster and they want to remove him.
GLC09400.304
24 September 1877
a letter of recommendation for W.S Dodson for route agent.
GLC09400.305
13 September 1877
writes that there is some discord between the Customs offices in this district.
GLC09400.306
24 January 1877
Overton, L.W., fl. 1877
a thank you note and request for a book (The Memorial Addresses of the Life and Character of Orvis S. Ferry)
GLC09400.307
19 January 1877
Parker, C.E., fl. 1877
a thank you note for flowers.
GLC09400.308
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