March 1, 1791

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Adams

This is a draft. She writes about affairs in Europe with the French Revolution and resulting implications, and hopes to hear from him.

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September 4, 1768

Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Macaulay

He inquires after her health. He is without money and the "common decencies of my rank & character." He speaks of a tendency to remove oneself from public life for mental relaxation, and of matrimony. He wishes to discuss the affairs of America. The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829).

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June 25, 1769

Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

The local common people are simple and congenial to the spirit of liberty but are entrenched in the feudal system, making civil government weak and ineffective. He writes of Presbyterian tendencies to choose local pastors at the destruction of revolutionary patronage. He comments on the popularity of her writing. The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.07

January 21, 1771

Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Macaulay

He reports the undercurrents of the recent elections in Scotland and the state of the "spirit of liberty." He plans to erect a temple to liberty and learning near his home. The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

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July 22, 1771

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Earl of Buchan

She comments on the state of the Scottish elections. She appreciates the place he has given her in his temple of liberty and learning and is grateful for their friendship. She plans a seaside trip for sea bathing for her health. The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.10

November 23, 1773

Burgh, James, fl. 1769-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He returns the books he borrowed from her, the Harleian collection. He comments on his poor health and his doctor. He has printed twelve sheets of Political Disquisitions and will present her a copy.

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September 27, 1787

Saige, fl. 1785-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is written in French.

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December 24, 1788

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Pye

She writes about the cause of public liberty and a financial agreement to be paid her in exchange for a bond.

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June 6, 1769

Nuneham, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is a draft. He regrets not being able to see her, but sends a snuff box from Paris as a gift. Letter written at the Leiscester House.

GLC01794.35

1770

Nuneham, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He will give Monsieur de Liancourt her message when he is in town. He does not dare to appear an open supporter of liberty, although he is in his heart.

GLC01794.36

24 May 1876

Dedrick, Geo., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Dedrick is writing to inform Senator Bruce that Senator Alcorn has demanded his resignation form his position as secretary of the State of Mississippi. He is asking Senator Bruce for his opinion on the matter. He says that if the Senator believes this to be the right action he will come to Washington and offer Bruce his resignation.

GLC09400.159

6 December 1876

Powers, R.L., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Powers is writing to Senator Bruce to ask him to keep an eye on Power's nomination to the Senate, and if there is strong opposition to let him know so he can come to Washington to defend himself. In the second half of the letter Powers mentions that the "motto of the Mississippi Democracy is to "Rule or Destroy the negro" and they are as cruel and unrelenting as savages in pursuing this policy.".

GLC09400.192

9 April 1880

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Tanner is accepting a position with Hall working on the possibility of Vice President for Senator Bruce.

GLC09400.155

6 December 1875

Dedrick, W.W., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce advising him that McKees is after the Senator and regularly speaks ill of him. He also discusses his position as United States Attorney.

GLC09400.158

15 December 1875

Kimbrough, Robert, fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Kimbrough is asking Senator Bruce for help securing a position in the Detective Service. He mentions that he would like help to become a member citing "there is not a colored man in the Employ of the Government in this Section"

GLC09400.160

20 December 1875

Hodges, William, fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a letter asking for Senator Bruce's help in getting Little Huggins, and Scullen. It also asks for Senator Bruce to help control the Post office in Jackson as there is no Republican Representatives in Jackson. He also inquires the reason for Whitfield's appointment. There is a note in pencil on the reverse side of page one that states that someone is confined in bed and unable to go and check on what is happening.

GLC09400.165

26 November 1875

Heiderhoff, F., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Heiderhoff is asking Senator Bruce to support him since the coming election caused the Democrats to take power in Shieldborough.

GLC09400.168

8 December 1875

Harvey, George N., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Harvey is asking Senator Bruce for help in securing a position in the Post Office of Iuka Mississippi. He says the position is held by a woman who is thinking of giving it up and recommending someone who has never worked in a post office, and has no loyalty to the Republican Party. he asks the Senator for help in getting this position claiming that he has always been a great defender of the Republicans, and that this letter was "written under the pains of wounds received from a gang of Democratic banditts who attempted to murder me on account of the action I took in the last campaign in this…

GLC09400.181

14 March 1875

Parker, W.H., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Parker is writing to get Senator Bruce's support in retaining McKenna as the Post Master of Georgetown Colorado. a position McKenna holds, against opposition.

GLC09400.191

6 December 1876

Pease, Ino. B., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Pease is refuting claims that the Post Office in Carson should either be mover to Concordia, or a new one made in Concordia. He states that their arguments are false and is willing to supply a petition with more names that those on the oppositions to prove it.

GLC09400.193

18 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is glad to hear Moe took a boat ride in Seattle on his day off. Sends him a few articles from PM, says it looks as if the "Big Fellows" are intent on taking over the world and recognize the need for internationalism. Hopes this will be worth more than International Fascism. Tells him he has always influenced her thinking.

GLC09414.0080

circa August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has just finished supper. Tells Moe about a Captain who had once been a member of the Republican Party and was investigated by the FBI who asked him: "Have you been a member [of the communist party]." The Captain turned the tables on the FBI man and asked him the same question, and asked him for his identification papers as well.

GLC09414.0086

May 31, 1784

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama

One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S.M. Gregorie. She writes as her mother is at sea on her way to America. She includes a message in French from Mr. Warville. She reports the latest political news, including the latest at the polls, particularly of Charles James Fox.

GLC01795.005

21 September 1847

The Bank of Virginia, fl. 1847

Autograph letter

Title: to Woodson Johnson and Edwin Johnson

Woodson Johnson and Edwin Johnson owe money to the bank of Virginia.

GLC09302.029

31 May 1850

Autograph letter

Title: to Brother

author tells of his wife who is very sick.

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