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15 May 1876
Sauderlin, J.A., (fl. 1876)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
Sauderlin is asking Senator Bruce for another copy of the Congressional record because he did not receive last one.
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25 March 1876
Sillers, J.A., (fl. 1876)
Sillers wants Senator Bruce to appoint someone else as his agent as he can no longer do the job
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2 March 1876
Rolton, W.H., (fl. 1876)
A personal letter from Rolton talking about what a good friend he is to the senator and how he will always support him. There is a post script asking to be consulted on the future Post Master in Greenville.
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23 June 1876
Bynum, J.M., (fl. 1876)
Bynum is requesting the place of Post Master at Corinth if the post master Dodson is removed due to theft by a family member of theirs.
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28 January 1876
Sullivan, Matt, (fl. 1876)
Sullivan is writing to suggest that Senator Bruce should recommend General Clark as Chancellor.
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11 January 1876
Sumner, Geo .M.D., (fl. 1875-1876)
Sumner is writing to Senator Bruce to thank him for any attention he can give to getting Sumner a position as Route Agent, however if there is no possibility of that he would be glad to take anything the Senator can get for him.
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7 April 1876
Stark, P.B., (fl. 1876)
Star requests that Senator Bruce send him copies of his speeches.
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15 March 1876
Blackman, H., (fl. 1875- 1876)
Blackwood is requesting that Senator Bruce send him copies of the Congressional Record, he says he will repay the Senator if there is any cost associated with sending it. This page is ripped under the salutation. It looks like there may have been...
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29 January 1876
Dillard, Arlena, (fl. 1876)
A Letter from Senator Bruce's Niece, this letter thanks the Senator for some Christmas gifts and talks about what is going on in her town at the time.
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24 May 1876
Blackman is asking Senator Bruce to please see that his wife is appointed Post Master if he is removed from the office due to a report from the Special Agent.
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4 December 1876
Baldwin, M.S., (fl. 1876)
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.
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17 January 1876
Bynum is asking Senator Bruce to help him gain an appointment to Postmaster at Corinth if Dodson is removed from that office.
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6 March 1876
Harvey, William H., (fl. 1876)
Harvey is asking Senator Bruce to send him 4 to 5 thousand dollars to pay a settlement. He says that he could pay it all upfront but to do so would cripple his business. So if the senator could help he would pay it more gradually over the course of a...
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3 May 1876
Harvey is requesting that Senator Bruce endorse for him on his settlement of 9 thousand dollars. He has the money and just needs the endorsement.
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26 July 1876
Huggins, Allen P., (fl. 1876)
Huggins is asking Senator Bruce to help him get appointment as the Postmaster of Aberdeen Mississippi.
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21 February 1876
Hill, Munroe, (fl. 1876)
Hill is requesting a loan of 100 dollars from Senator Bruce, to be paid back over a year if possible. This is according to Hill the second letter he sent, and at the top of the letter there is a notation in another hand saying no answer.
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19 July 1876
Hatch, E.P. (fl. 1875-1876)
Hatch is writing Senator Bruce to request his support in keeping Hatch in his position. Hatch believes he is being pushed out by Wells, and wants the Senator to look into it for him.
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Hill, James (fl. 1876-1880)
Hill is writing to introduce Milton Coats to Senator Bruce when he is in town for business.
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29 November 1877
Yates, H.T.E. (fl. 1877)
Yates is requesting any papers that Senator Bruce can send him including the congressional record.
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20 March 1877
Hurst H.P. (fl. 1877)
Hurst is asking for help in getting another Deputy position to appoint Osborn.
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23 May 1877
Holland, W.S. (fl. 1877)
Holland is writing Senator Bruce to request the position of Postmaster in Jackson Mississippi, as he is sure fisher the current Postmaster will not be reappointed
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24 February 1877
Brown Blanche, (fl. 1877)
Brown is asking Senator Bruce to look for a position that may be available for them come March 1st
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8 January 1877
Brown, G.P.A. (fl. 1877)
A thank you note for seeds that Senator Bruce sent to Brown.
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20 November 1877
Shorter, J.H. (fl. 1877)
Shorter is asking Senator Bruce for a position in the Postal agency.
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20 January 1877
Daniels, E. S. (fl. 1877)
Daniels is thanking Senator Bruce for seeds, and asking if Bruce can forward the weekly paper to him.
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20 October 1877
Spelman, James J. (fl. 1877)
Spelman is asking Senator Bruce to present a petition to the senate and see that is supported and passed.
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26 December 1877
Leachman, Robert, (fl. 1877-1879)
Leachman is requesting Senator Bruce's help in gaining a position as a route agent for W.C. Moore
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31 October 1877
Laird E.W. (fl. 1877)
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.
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23 January 1877
Hazelia, J.M. (fl. 1877-)
writes they would like the money back which they loaned him. have written four or five times now.
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21 December 1878
Vashon, S.P. (fl. 1878-)
asks Bruce for his help in securing a position.
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Unknown
informing him that the comptroller died shortly before one.
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informing him that the register of the treasury died.
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25 February 1878
discusses the case of Mrs. McConnell
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18 January 1878
Sneed, N.D. (fl. 1878-)
requests to be put on the list of people he distributes seeds to.
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7 November 1878
Spelman, James (fl. 1878-)
there is a vacancy in the postal dept. due to a death. hopes Bruce can secure the spot for him.
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30 December 1878
concerned about the reduction of employees in the Railway Mail Service.
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23 May 1878
Vosburg, Geo. (fl. 1878-)
enclosed is a receipt for the last half of 1877's taxes.
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12 February 1878
possible water damage.
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2 March 1878
water damage.
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4 June 1878
Hunt, W. (fl. 1878-)
refers to a possible change in the district attorney. Jeffards is recommended.
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Henderson, W.S. (fl. 1878-)
on the appointment of J.H Osborne as a deputy.
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9 December 1878
Humphries, Jobe (fl. 1878-)
letter of recommendation for Geo. N. Jones.
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13 December 1878
Lehman, Chas (fl. 1878-)
discusses city taxes and investment in Vicksburg.
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8 April 1878
Stricklin, W.S. (fl. 1878-)
discusses Mr. Crawford's case.
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24 May 1878
further discusses Mr. Crawford's case and ways of proving his loyalty to the Union.
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26 January 1878
Leachman, R. (fl. 1878-)
letter of recommendation for Mr. W.A. Slaughter for the office of post master.
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1 January 1878
Miss Lee (fl. 1878-)
Miss Lee presents her compliments and regrets.
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Libby, M. (fl. 1878-)
letter of recommendation for Harry Holmes for the position of special agent in the post office.
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8 February 1878
Baldwin, M. (fl. 1878-)
requests assistance in Rhodes' case
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12 March 1878
Hand, W.T. (fl. 1878-)
requests that Bruce use his influence to get him appointed as route agent.
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