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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
23 September 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Written at 9:00 PM at home. Sylvia tells Moe that they are all worried about his shipping out, but holding up and loving him.
GLC09414.0122
24 September 1943
Written at 9:30 PM at Margie's. Sylvia did some work for the Allied War Relief Luncheon and then went out into the field. Reports on friends.
GLC09414.0123
25 September 1943
Sylvia saw a picture of her brother Alvin, who is still in Tennessee, but will probably be leaving soon. Reports that Leslie Smith is disgusted with the Royal Maritime Service, because they wanted to ship him back out too soon, after being injured...
GLC09414.0124
to Burwell Bassett
28 August 1762
Washington, George, 1732-1799
In a humorous letter, chastizes Bassett, his brother-in-law, for not attending church. States "strange it is that you will be so blind to truth that the enlightening sounds of the Gospel can not reach your Ear, nor no Examples awaken you to a sense...
GLC07545
[Presidential pardon of the ten ringleaders of the Whiskey Rebellion, who had been convicted of high treason]
3 March 1797
Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State. Pardons Daniel Hamilton, William Miller, Richard Holcroft, Ebenezer Gallagher, William Hannah, Peter Lisle, David Lock, Alexander Fulton, Samuel Hannah and Thomas Spiers. Includes the...
GLC08072
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
16 June 1897
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
A Policy for the Blacks. Letter to a Colored Mississippian
14 April 1877
Redpath, James, 1833-1891
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
17 September 1877
Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877
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
6 June 1875
Tilley, M.E., Mrs., fl. 1875
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
22 May 1877
Taggart, James, fl. 1877
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
Doing all you can brother?/buy war bonds
1943
United States. Department of the Treasury
WSS No. 715. Government Printing Office O-502782. Color poster by Robert Smullyan Sloan (b. 1915) shows a close-up of a soldier with a bandaged head and a blood-stained khaki uniform. He has light-colored hair and blue eyes. In the background, a...
GLC09520.32
to Mr. John F. Bayliss
15 September 1967
Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1925-1968
One letter from Senator Robert Francis Kennedy to John F. Bayliss dated September 15, 1967. Kennedy writes that he believes the United States had to provide the resources to American soldiers in Vietnam as well as support the democratic rights of the...
GLC09525
to Craig Thursby
April 25, 1973
Kennedy, Edward M., 1932-2009
This letter, written in April 1973 by Senator Edward Kennedy, discusses the need to care for those who served in Southeast Asia and to forgive those who "refused induction" for moral reasons so "that the nation can turn its attention to...
GLC09526
to the Selectmen of Medway, Massachusetts
14 September 1768
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Along with Hancock, Joseph Jackson, John Ruddock, John Rowe and Samuel Pemberton signed as the selectmen of Boston. Recounts Parliament's impositions on the Americans via the Intolerable Acts and the alarm caused by the announcement by Sir Francis...
GLC03110
30 May 1879
Leachman, Robert, fl. 1877-1879
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 Jas Hill
February 28, 1879
Green, Joshua, fl. 1879
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
16 June 1879
Bruce, Henry C., fl. 1875-1879
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
21 April 1879
Bassett, Ed, fl. 1879
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
February 3, 1876
Taylor, Levi, fl. 1876
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
[Partial Will and Testament for Ransom Lee]
March 20, 1871
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
19 May 1879
Deason, J.B., fl. 1879
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
23 June 1879
Lee, Charles, 1731-1782
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
December 27, 1879
Baker, Jay Newton, fl. 1879
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
20 April 1943
Written at 6:00 PM. Sylvia is thinking of Moe and trying to imagine him in leggings. She reflects how he once was a quiet, thoughtful, sedentary thinker but now is a man full of activity. She speaks of the weather and how much she misses him...
GLC09414.0001
Written at 1:15 PM. It is a holiday morning and Sylvia is going to lunch at her mother's house. She refers to her husband's letters and his training exams and tells him not to worry about them.
GLC09414.0002
21 April 1943
Written at 5:45 PM. Sylvia is at home and tells him not to worry about sending some of his pay to her. She has bought the provisions (flashlight, clothing etc.) that he needs at A&S and will send them to him.
GLC09414.0003
22 April 1943
Written at 7:10 PM. Sylvia writes she had Italian pastries from a pastry shop, just like the ones they used to have together in Russia. Discusses telephone call they had and their ambivalent feelings about Passover. He had asked about the tires on...
GLC09414.0004
23 April 1943
Time not noted, Sylvia writes it at the office. Sylvia mentions attending a meeting of the CIO Industrial Council (for the purpose of infiltrating down into the community). A man from the NMU spoke of the importance of the Soviet. Plans were made up...
GLC09414.0005
Written at 6:45 PM at Mom's. Sylvia is at Moe's mother's waiting for his sister to bring home a new date for dinner. Written at 11:45 PM at home. Thinks the evening was funny with everyone trying to impress the new boyfriend.
GLC09414.0006
24 April 1943
Written at 9:00 AM, at the office. Talks about his being stationed in Portland [Oregon] and the shopping there. Says she feels as if she were in a play last night (referring to letter dated 23 April 1943) regarding meeting his sister's new boyfriend...
GLC09414.0007
to A.G. Johnson
1915
Wilson, William Bauchop, 1862-1934
A response from Secretary of Labor William Bauchop Wilson to A.G. Johnson's letter to President Woodrow Wilson regarding the latter's opposition to the Butler Immigration Bill. States the President will consider Johnson's comments.
GLC09518.04
Back the attack/buy war bonds
WSS No. 829. Government Printing Office O-537864. Poster by Georges Schreiber (1904-1977 ) depicting a battle scene. A soldier lies on the ground and holds his military rifle in a ready position. Several parachutes can be seen the sky above and...
GLC09520.33
7th war loan/now all together
1945
United States. War Finance Division
Government Printing Office. Small color poster promoting the 7th War Loan. The painting by C. C. Beall is based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph taken by Associated Press photographer, Joe Rosenthal, of the second American flag raising by U.S...
GLC09520.34
Ours..to fight for/freedom from fear
United States. Office of War Information. Division of Public Inquiries.
OWI No. 46. Government Printing Office O-511887. Based on a painting from the Saturday Evening Post by Norman Rockwell. From the Four Freedoms series. Color poster of a mother and father tucking two children into bed. The father is holding glasses...
GLC09520.35
Special civilian defense insignia
1942
Government Printing Office O-484125
GLC09520.36
Americans will always fight for liberty
OWI No. 26. Government printing Office O-502684. By artist Bernard Perlin (1918- ). U.S. soldiers in helmets and coats march forward on snow, looking back in review at colonial militiamen with rifles, some in torn clothing or bloody bandages. A badge...
GLC09520.37
March 26, 1879
Tachmyrtis (doctor), fl. 1879
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
3 May 1876
Harvey, William H., fl. 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.
GLC09400.233
26 July 1876
Huggins, Allen P., fl. 1876
Huggins is asking Senator Bruce to help him get appointment as the Postmaster of Aberdeen Mississippi.
GLC09400.234
February 21, 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.
GLC09400.235
27 September 1943
Written at 9:00 PM at home. Sylvia was jittery the day before, waiting for a call from him, even though he had warned her not to expect him to be in touch. It is so strange not knowing where he is. Spent her first day in Intake at work and liked it...
GLC09414.0125
25 June 1880
Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880
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
Fuller, Ino B., fl. 1880
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 John Weeks
16 December 1886
Lemon, George, fl. 1860
Asks Weeks to gather testimony from neighbors regarding his illness in October 1864 and knowledge of Weeks being treated by Dr. Parker. Also asks that he obtain transcripts from Dr. Parker's books demonstrating his illness.
GLC06728.107
Lieut. in 75th Illinois Vols. [word processed inventory available]
13 October 1862
Parrott, Henry C., fl. 1861-1877
Henry has been in one fight and it was a victory though 42 men were killed and 161 wounded in his regiment. He expects another fight this afternoon. The Confederates left without burying their dead and the men can barely walk around camp "at night...
GLC03858.02.01
to sister
31 October 1862
It is difficult to find water on march as the streams have all dried up; the river they are camped by is the first running water he has seen since they crossed the Ohio. He read a letter from his father to John and found it most encouraging. The...
GLC03858.02.02
8 November 1862
Henry has been on the march since he last wrote and expects to be for some time to come. There are about 40,000 troops there and more are always arriving. They killed fourteen men in a skirmish with Morgan's Cavalry.
GLC03858.02.03
11 November 1862
He estimates that two-thirds of the company is sick though he boasts that "since I joined the army I have had better health [than] I ever had before." The Cavalry had a skirmish with the Confederates and the Union forces took 2,00 head of cattle...
GLC03858.02.04
to Sophia Parrot
28 November 1862
Henry's regiment marched through Nashville to where they are now camped. He appreciates the letters he has received; they are "worth more than a hundred dollars away down here in rebeldom." A rail broke under a train bound for Louisville and three...
GLC03858.02.05
to Maggie Parrot
4 December 1862
His General, P. Sidney Post, led them in Battalion Drill today. A Lieutenant Colonel from his regiment was taken prisoner while doing reconnaissance. "Secesh Cavalry are seen every day and occasional[l]y some are brought into camp." He mistook a...
GLC03858.02.06
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