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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard that Jay still doesn't know when or if he'll be needed in the Navy. He is happy to hear the Ration Board gave Sylvia 65 gallons of gas. He mentions reading an article he enjoyed about liberals and their function in society.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's thoughts on Fascism and the talk she went to. He believes their country would never accept a Fascist order. At the same time he is very angry that too many people in America don't seem to be interested or even care about what...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explored the town with Jack, they wandered aimlessly and found a couple of bars. He notes that Roosevelt is ahead of Dewey in the polls.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is Columbus day today and a year ago they began their journey which led to their present location. He refers to the election year and says the voter himself is to blame for the present state of affairs

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminded Sylvia of Marge's anniversary and David's birthday. He says he is glad she took her vacation. He also refers to the importance of the upcoming election.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he is following the election closely. He got his hair cut and went to town where they bought some cognac and searched for good perfume.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe said he is very happy about the election results. He recalls a number of memories about their early years, and some of the difficulties they experienced.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe addresses her comments on the election, and wonders if he can put away one of those big country hotel dinners.

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To James Encott

Radcliff is asking James Encott to be a leading member of the Federalist party in Duchess county.

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[Address relating to New York State Constitutional Convention]

Address relating to New York State Constitutional Convention, and the constitution written. It mentions the amendments made, "it will at once be preceded, that the spirit which originally dictated it, & the principals in embodied, have in consonance...

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Who Shall Be Vice-President? Shall He Be A Loyal or Disloyal Man?

A broadside entitled "Who Shall Be Vice-President? Shall He Be A Loyal or Disloyal Man?," published in 1864. This broadside discusses the loyalty, leadership, and courage of Vice Presidential candidate Andrew Johnson. It compares the voting record of...

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to Parents

Decided to write today before going out on picket duty. It "pleases me to know my many friends at home are interested in" his letters. Pat Lovett has arrived at camp. Glad to hear they have been entertained by the various officers who have the...

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to Parents

Time is flying by. Will be home in just over 16 months. Expects the next 4 months of battles will "till loudly on our regiment." They have often been part of the reserves in a battle, and therefore expects to be put in the front line more often this...

GLC09355.060

The American Museum, volume 6

The American Museum Volume VI, Philadelphia, containing twenty articles on African Americans including Samuel Stanhope Smith's "Essay of the Causes of the Variety of Complexion and Figure in the Human Species," Ben Franklin's "Address to the Public...

GLC09397

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""

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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...

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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 Hill

An answer to Senator Hill. This letter discusses plans for the Democratic Party in the south as they try to regain power. In the top left hand corner there is a notation that this letter is "Strictly Confidential" it is unsigned, possibly due to...

GLC09400.048

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A short note outlining Thomas's fear that white democrats are trying to push him out of his position as Post Master of Bovina Mississippi, with the help of Pease. He requests that the Senator Bruce help him to keep his position until a vote can be...

GLC09400.051

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

An answer to a previous letter sent by Senator Bruce. F. Hill mentions that it took so long to answer, but he was in ill health. There is also a vote that took place that the Democrats won. There is a tear in the top portion of the page.

GLC09400.052

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Moses Dickson is writing to Senator Bruce for his opinion on what needs to be done to keep African American support for the Republican Party. He mentions that those African Americans that are in office in 1877 have become less effective and he wishes...

GLC09400.068

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

Livingston starts by writing about the fact that a group of people have taken bricks from Senator Bruce's land, as well as some trees. He also notes that taxes, both personal and land are coming due soon and that he will include the amounts owed...

GLC09400.077

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce asking for a loan of 200 dollars, for 90 days, as soon as possible. There is no reason for the loan. There is also mention of the impeachment of Davis Cordoza, and Ames in 1876.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Tarbell had been asked to submit his papers to the president and is now asking Senator Bruce for help in the matter. He says that as Bruce is his Senator and Representative it is his help he needs or any help he receives from other republicans will...

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