Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898 [Collection of letters of the first African American to serve a full term in the Senate] [Decimalized .001- .660]

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Letter from R Leachman, to Senator Bruce concerning Leachmans application to become the supervisor of the Census for Mississippi. There is a postscript included that states " Not the P M, but the "Old Man""

GLC09400.001

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Letter to Senator Bruce in regards to trying make an appointment with the senator concerning school issues. The name is unclear but it looks like W.J.S. Jackson

GLC09400.002

to Jas Hill

This letter was written on stationary from Green's Bank, established in 1848, and owned by two brothers Joshua, and Thomas Green. The first name of the signer is illegible, but the last name is Green. This letter is a short note to a Mr. Jas Hill...

GLC09400.003

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

This letter concerns a series and exchange of pictures between Senator Bruce, and Ed Bassett. The main subject is pictures of Bassett's wife and daughter that Bruce had sent to Basset's daughter. There is also a discussion over older pictures of...

GLC09400.005

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The topic of this letter is a debt held by Levi Taylor, he is asking Senator Bruce if he had paid/purchased the debt, as another party is suing him for the amount of the $70 loan. There is an additional penciled note that mentions that the writer of...

GLC09400.006

A Policy for the Blacks. Letter to a Colored Mississippian

This broadside is titled "A Policy for the Blacks. Letter to a Colored Mississippian" and is summarized at the top in a paragraph "The President's Policy Discussed by a Radical Republican - Duty Of The Colored People - No Further Allegiance due to...

GLC09400.007

[Partial Will and Testament for Ransom Lee]

A partial Last Will and Testament from the estate of Ransom Lee, It includes a metes and bounds description of real property. This document states that Susan Lee can live on the estate for the rest of her life, when she dies Thomas Lee and his wife...

GLC09400.008

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a note of introduction for Charles Lee to Senator Bruce from J.B Deason. This letter just asks that if there is anything the Senator can do for Charles it would be appreciated.

GLC09400.009

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

From Charles Lee who was introduced to Senator Bruce by Deason in the previous letter. It asks the Senator for help in Colorado that he can provide by letter or otherwise.

GLC09400.010

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from J. E. Ousley is concerning a debt that he owes to Senator Bruce. There are also mentions of a sheriff election between two men R. M. Wilson and W. R. Campbell. The docket is written over the text in red pen.

GLC09400.011

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Mrs. Tilly covers a few topics. The major topic is her asking the Senator for support in being re-appointed to her job, at a higher salary on the 1st of July. She asks the Senator to remember her, and put in a good word in for her...

GLC09400.012

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a note written on letterhead, from the Continental, and concerns a register sent by a Captain Green a day or so previously to check that Senator Bruce received it. The author asks that the senator contact him at once if it did not arrive so...

GLC09400.013

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

A letter to Senator Bruce who was a member of the Education and Labor committee, from Dr. Tachmyrtis in regards to a positing on the Woodruff Scientific Expedition.

GLC09400.015

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A recommendation letter to Senator Bruce mentioning Mr. Ino Fuller who wants to be employed as a rail agent. Since another train is being added for the mail service.

GLC09400.016

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

An application for the position of Postal Clerk on the Rail Road, it was forwarded with a letter of recommendation by James Hill.

GLC09400.017

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Tobin containing thanks for seeds, as well as a description of damaged levees in Floraville Mississippi.

GLC09400.018

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Thompson asking Senator Bruce for help securing a position as school teacher for himself and his wife in another county since he wants to leave his current placement in De Soto county due to threats of violence, and a pay cut. Thompson...

GLC09400.019

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter consists of a one page letter, an endorsement and a docket. William P Trindale Jr., wrote to Senator Bruce to inquire about a position as rail agent between Cornith and Meridian. The endorsement on the reverse side is from William Frazer...

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