January 12, 1878

Lee, Henry W., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Lee is asking Senator Bruce for any help he could give to help Lee find a position; he has been unemployed for a year. The docket has a note on the bottom reading "no chance or hope".

GLC09400.145

27 May 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the Executive Board Meeting the night before and she is now the Educational Chairman. While in Washington D.C. representatives of Community CIO Council met with the president [FDR] who discussed prices and rationing with them and said he needed their help in persuading Congress. She talked about a sailor who had come to see Congress in session when they were debating the Anti-Poll Tax Bill and had shouted that he was fighting to save democracy. The papers printed what he said, not what the Southerners in Congress said.

GLC09414.0047

11 June 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia enjoyed re-reading his last letter that summed up Salem, Oregon and talked about his new adventure at Fort Lewis. She tried to get a new pair of shoes, needed 17 ration coupons for them. Asks about the weather in Washington [State] where he is now stationed. Went to the movies saw "Hangmen Also Die" and a Laurel and Hardy Picture.

GLC09414.0064

12 June 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:30 PM. Sylvia comments on Moe's seeing Mount Ranier [Washington State] from the truck on the way to his new base. Recalls that he always said he wanted to see the West. Gives him the addresses of some friends in the Army. Notes he has become acquainted with 2 refugees. Is interrupted by a phone call. Reports back that it was his mother saying he is coming home.

GLC09414.0065

09 November 1875-14 November 1875

Natch, E.P., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of two letters, and a separate docket. All three concern the post office and appointment to political posts.

GLC09400.056

8 February 1876

Brown, Horace, fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of 1 letter and 1 business card, both concerning Horace brown, and his request for information about Mississippi.

GLC09400.062

30 March 1879

Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerns the Senator's brother who wants to purchase a house from Senator Bruce

GLC09400.070

4 January 1879

Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of a letter, a separate docket, and an envelope all concerning a request from Buchanan for help in getting an appointment.

GLC09400.071

13 December 1878

Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerns a request by Kane to send a copy of a bill, as well as a book Kane wrote.

GLC09400.075

30 April 1878 - 19 May 1878

Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A series of two letters, with a separate docket, both concerning the appointment of Hill to a position.

GLC09400.083

12 May 1879

Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerning Ed Bruce, the Senator's brother and his request to purchase a house from Senator Bruce.

GLC09400.094

Circa 1879

Tarbell, Jonathan, fl. 1877-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series containing one small notecard, a separate docket, and a separate envelope, all in regards to the resignation of Judge Orlin

GLC09400.117

February 12, 1877

Smith, Willis H., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Smith wishes to be called to testify in front of a committee in regards to the Mississippi Election of 1875.

GLC09400.139

circa August 1877

Nugent, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A series of three letters and four dockets that all concern a suit on Cordoza, by Senator Bruce

GLC09400.140

circa August 1877

Nugent, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an outline of a bill presented to Senator Bruce in regards to legal action taken by Nugent and Mc Willie on his behalf of Senator Bruce. The legal matter deals with bonds given in the case of State vs Cordozo. The bill is $650.00 still due

GLC09400.140.01

17 August 1877

Nugent, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an acknowledgement of payment made to Nugent and Mc Willie, by Senator Bruce. The amount paid was $200.00.

GLC09400.140.02

29 August 1877

Nugent, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an acknowledgement of payment to Nugent and McWillie by Senator Bruce in regards to a legal matter. The payment amount was $450.00.

GLC09400.140.03

circa August 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a separate docket for the previous three letters which all had dockets as well, with a note saying three letters.

GLC09400.140.04

January 30, 1879

Tanner, B.I., fl. 1879-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter regarding the case of Jerry Robinson, asking the senator to help in any way he could, on the docket there is a note saying "Ans. Feb 2/79. Would do all I could"

GLC09400.141

11 September 1875

Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter to Senator Bruce outlines the coming election for Sheriffs in Mississippi. Ousely outlines the different runners, as well as his expectations on how it will all go. He is also asking if possible for Senator Bruce to come to Mississippi to support the party with his presence.

GLC09400.146

14 December 1878

Townsend, Jas B., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Townsend is writing to Senator Bruce asking his support in making sure that the current candidate for sheriff in his county J.H. Campbell, also the incumbent does not get confirmed. He starts the letter by telling the Senator that he was the "first White Man in my County that voted an Open Republican Ticket" and that as a result he was "ostracized, and even Burnt in Effigy upon the streets in my town" by the "present incumbent of the Post Office of this Place"

GLC09400.147

23 December 1879

Hunt, Thos. W., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hunt is asking for help in gaining a confirmation for a friend of his, Rodney, for a Post Office position in Jefferson County.

GLC09400.148

3 May 1878

Knowland, Thos. K., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Is writing the Senator for news if the Southern Claims Commission has passed in the Senate.

GLC09400.149

January 24, 1876

Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Ousley is writing Senator Bruce for the combination of the safe in the Sheriff's office, as well as the instructions on how it is used. Or if he is unable to send it could he please have the manufacturer's information to ask them.

GLC09400.150

25 May 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia wants to share the anguish about training in his letters, but since she receives them about four days later, thinks at least that it is already over for him. Says she is prepared for anything in regard to his being transferred after he finishes training. Talks about the first time they ever kissed on a bench on Eastern Parkway [Brooklyn] on May 30th twelve years ago.

GLC09414.0045