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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12:00 Midnight at home. Sylvia had a bad day, particularly at work, but considers Moe a constant source of comfort.

GLC09414.0139

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a good day at work and got the new license plates for the car, after waiting thirty minutes for them. Can't use the car very often, as now she only had "A" [ration] coupons, so only one and a half gallons of gas a week. Talks in general...

GLC09414.0140

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at home. Sylvia is happy Moe is learning cribbage. Talks about the bad weather. Says she was at the Selective Service Board reading a case. Sends love from her family to him.

GLC09414.0141

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia brought her co-worker Bess home for lunch, they discussed how to raise funds for the Union's Wage Increase Drive. She showed Bess how to play the piano, and Bess stayed for dinner.

GLC09414.0142

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says Sundays always remind her of Moe. Reports her brother Al has been transferred to Lafayette Field, Louisiana where he is flying Fairchild B-26 bombers.

GLC09414.0143

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia claims it is rainy out; but cozy inside. Says it's hard to get good liquor and that Moe's brother Ben recently got sick while drinking. Sylvia describes two of her cases at work; A woman whose son was killed in action and a man who was...

GLC09414.0144

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:50PM- V-mail. Sylvia is writing V-Mails to see how much sooner they reach him than Air Mail letters do.

GLC09414.0145

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: Written at 11:00PM- V-mail. Sylvia talks about old pictures of Moe and herself in various places and all of the wonderful memories she has.

GLC09414.0146

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses the soldiers' vote, says "Congress acting disgracefully as usual-but Roosevelt wonderful as ever-trying to do something to help get it thru-But no go." Tells Moe not to worry, if there's a chance for him to vote; he'll get it. Had a...

GLC09414.0147

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:00AM. Sylvia reports to Moe about his family, says she will send him more money, she has received his allotment check. She will buy a war bond in his name for $18.75 [$25.00 bond]. Hopes he has enough money.

GLC09414.0148

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:00AM. Sylvia just got home from a long day at school and work. Work makes her feel good because she can help people. Feels like she has grown in the job and can handle practically any situation. She is no longer afraid to address a group...

GLC09414.0149

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at home. Sylvia comments on Moe's "salami" story in one of his letters and tells him she has ordered another salami for him. Talks about his complaining on how eggs are served in the Army, both in England and at Fort Lewis. She will continue...

GLC09414.0150

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia recounts her lazy day, and reports on friends. Says her Dad received a telegram from her brother Alvin [in Air Force training], that says he has soloed. Her sister Mad is finally getting her divorce. Discusses the ability of the soldiers to...

GLC09414.0151

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:30 AM. Sylvia thanks him for his Valentine's poem. She is tired and has to stay late again tomorrow night at the Selective Service Board. Mad (sister) and Ben (her Sister's boyfriend) are going to the country and she will miss coming...

GLC09414.0152

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes Moe bought a new pen and says as soon as time permits she will go to Waterman and get him a new point. Wants to learn all of the "Englishisims" he is learning while stationed in England. Wishes he were home to advise her about filling...

GLC09414.0153

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: No time or place noted. Sylvia says she doesn't like the V-mails and hopes that's not unpatriotic of her. She prefers writing on paper at home because there are less distractions and it feels more "real." Notes the "lousy' weather, and...

GLC09414.0154

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on fact that the letter is in pencil, has nothing else to write with at her mother's. Wanted to get to bed early, but her parents had to go to see Aunt Fanny who is very ill and she had to stay at her parents' and watch (her nephew)...

GLC09414.0155

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: Written at work. Sylvia saw a film at work and then they were let go at 1:00 PM because there was no heat. She and a co-worker, Ruth, went to the Brooklyn Paramount and saw Preston Sturges' "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek."
She will be going...

GLC09414.0156

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A thank you letter for all the efforts of Senator Bruce in helping to get a position for a friend of Leonards.

GLC09400.144

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a series of two letters; both are from Josie M. Robinson, in regards to her appointment in the government printing offices.

GLC09400.152

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is to ask Senator Bruce if he can help Robinson reinstated in her former position. She was on the regular roll but upon the retirement of the former commissioner was dismissed, since then multiple people have been put back on the regular...

GLC09400.152.01

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Robinson is writing Senator Bruce to thank him for his help in finding a position. She is also letting him know that she was assigned to duty on the 18th.

GLC09400.152.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Pease is writing to tell Senator Bruce that he does not appreciate being followed and would like to talk to the Senator at his earliest convenience.

GLC09400.153

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...

GLC09414.0064

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...

GLC09414.0065

to Family [letter home from Camp Lewis]

Written at 8:10 Pacific Time, on USO stationery. Sylvia says she has found a cabin near Mt. Rainer [Washington State] and Camp Lewis [Washington State] and is staying there. They are able to save on food living there and it is much nicer than a hotel...

GLC09414.0075

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...

GLC09400.146

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...

GLC09400.147

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.149

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Ousley asks after Senator Bruce, and requests a letter from him concerning the buggy and mules affair. He also asks what the senator thinks of him, since he feels that the Senator "you have lost all confidence in me."

GLC09400.151

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 3:15 PM on a History Sheet from City of New York Department of Welfare. Sylvia claims it is very hot weather. Went to buy food for the luncheon tomorrow. Wishes she could go to the beach instead of the lunch, but will raise needed money...

GLC09414.0056

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia will have a lot of people for the fund raising luncheon. Says she is sending him more money, as he is paid too little. Says she passes the drug store where she had the incident with the Englishmen, but has gotten over it. Missed last night...

GLC09414.0057

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says the fund raising luncheon is over and was a success. Talks about the dissolution of the 3rd International.
Tells him about her financial situation. The luncheon made $25 dollars, which is good since her office paid a considerable amount...

GLC09414.0058

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Ben, who had been overseas, told them about how cocky the German prisoners of war were and that they were going to win the war and bomb New York City. Reports to him about family and how much she misses him.

GLC09414.0059

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at the office. Sylvia talks about his transfer to Fort Lewis and promotion to Corporal. Talks about the plot of "Tomorrow the World" which she saw the night before. Afterwards went to Toffinetti's.

GLC09414.0060

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 5:00 PM at the office. Sylvia was glad to get his telegram. Had seen a picture of soldiers in an overturned truck, and was worried he was involved in the accident. Went to see the film "Russian Story." Went to Tofenetti's afterward for...

GLC09414.0061

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:00 PM at home. Sylvia went through all of Moe's letters since May and reread them. Talks about his transfer to the new base. Hasn't been able to decipher on a map where Fort Lewis is.

GLC09414.0062

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia worked hard on old age assistance benefits in compliance with the Federal law at work. Hopes he is well and Camp Lewis is ok. Says the invasion seems imminent. Says the Black Market activity has been dwindling because they clamped down on...

GLC09414.0063

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at the office. Sylvia writes about the thought of him coming home on furlough. Tells him she's arranged for vacation time on a moment's notice. Not to worry, she has saved ration coupons for gasoline for when he comes home.

GLC09414.0066

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12:30 PM at the office. Sylvia tells him everyone at work says she looks tired after a week off with him. Glad he took the train back, as it's more comfortable.

GLC09414.0067

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia sends Moe $10. Says her sister Mad had gone to a Red Cross Training and that her husband, Sammy, wants to reconcile, Mad does not. A new investigator with whom she went to Brooklyn College was transferred to her office, and was on a date with...

GLC09414.0068

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to a meeting the night before of the CIO Community Council. They are getting after Congressmen to act. Her brother Alvin is having his last few weeks of flying at Buffalo. They hope he at least makes "navigator".

GLC09414.0069

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12 Midnight at home. Sylvia is glad to get his letter from St. Paul enroute to Camp. Enclosing pictures they took on his furlough including one in front of Radio City.

GLC09414.0070

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written on Saturday at the office. Sylvia is working on Saturday morning will give her a two and a half day holiday. Has no plans except maybe to see a movie with the girls. Her Dad sent her a check, knows it was her Mom's idea. Thinks she and her...

GLC09414.0071

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia got home on Saturday and had to rush over to the butcher, because he was only going to hold the weekend meat for an hour because of the acute shortages of meat. She took a walk and ran into Captain Abelow who told her about army life and how...

GLC09414.0072

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 8:00 PM at home. Sylvia went to the office and remained in the field until 2:00 PM when she went to Moe's father's house. Talks about the book "Citizen Tom Paine." Compares Paine's writings to the current situation with World War II...

GLC09414.0073

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Time written not noted. Sylvia tells Moe that she has received word from him and arranged everything in regard to travel; and that she is coming to be with him [in Camp Lewis].

GLC09414.0074

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hancock is writing to say he got home okay and that it was a pleasant trip to Washington.

GLC09400.213

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Harris is Writing Senator Bruce to ask for a position for his brother so that his brother can help him.

GLC09400.203

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Vashon is asking Senator Bruce for help in securing his wife a position in some department of the government as his pay as a professor at Alcorn University is not quite enough to support their family.

GLC09400.204

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Dedrick is writing Senator Bruce to let him know that he recently got a telegraph from the attorney General that says he can defend himself. Dedrick also writes to discuss Alcorn the other Senator for Mississippi now holds the patronage, and assures...

GLC09400.205

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sneed is requesting that Senator Bruce send him a variety of garden seeds, Beans, mustard, okra, tomatoes, corn, cotton and more.

GLC09400.206

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Addie is requesting that the class of the Terry Post Office be raised as the area serviced is now larger.

GLC09400.207

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Lowe is writing Senator Bruce to request he send copies of some of the speeches he recently gave.

GLC09400.208

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Addie is writing to resign from the position of Postmaster in Terry, and recommends the current assistant Green T. Seals for the position

GLC09400.209

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Snead is requesting a position with the post office in the route agency.

GLC09400.210

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Saunderlin is thanking Senator Bruce for the copy of Barclays that he sent, and asking him to please send a copy of the congressional record.

GLC09400.211

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sykes is offering Senator Bruce help in locating lodgings for the convention on April 5th 1876.

GLC09400.212

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

There are two parts of this letter the first part is written by Stafford. In this letter Stafford asks for help getting appointed Post Master of Greenivlle. In the second part of the letter Ward seconds the request, and asks the Senator for help

GLC09400.214

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Stanley is asking for help from Senator Bruce to get a post for Route Agent. He was recommended by Senator Harvey.

GLC09400.215

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sauderlin is asking Senator Bruce for another copy of the Congressional record because he did not receive last one.

GLC09400.216

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sillers wants Senator Bruce to appoint someone else as his agent as he can no longer do the job

GLC09400.217

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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.

GLC09400.218

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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.

GLC09400.219

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:30 PM at home. Sylvia talks about it being the 4th anniversary of World War II [September 1, 1939]. Her mother called on the telephone and cried because her brother Alvin has just been classified as a pilot. Talks about what friends...

GLC09414.0098

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on the good news from Moe that he has had a 2 month "stay." He may have a furlough coming up and she assures him she'll get the money he needs to come home. Says the best present she could have for her upcoming birthday would be to...

GLC09414.0099

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12:00 PM at home. Sylvia describes some photos she is sending him. Says she looks "oriental" in them. Talks about the gasoline situation and how she missed the bus and took the car to work. Reports on friends she has seen and what they are...

GLC09414.0100

[The War Records office informs an unknown recipient that his/her address for the "Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies" has been changed to Olneyville, Rhode Island]

GLC02750.323

[photograph of Edward Gardiner]

Edward Gardiner. Son of George Washington Gardiner. Relative of Joseph Webb,

GLC02750.332

to unknown

"(Conclusion of Cipher)…object of your expedition you will return to Charleston and report by telegraph - B.F. Kelley Brig. Gen. Comdg" Docket notes "Genl. Kelley order to move on Lewisburg"

GLC02414.273

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I have heard nothing of the Enemy being in this vicinity I think there is no danger here now"

GLC02414.274

to unknown

GLC02414.275

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.276

to Sergeant Kellogg

GLC02414.277

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.279

to James L. Botsford

"Wallace is just in from Wyoming & reports no enemy in force in Wyoming…."

GLC02414.280

to James L. Botsford

"Last night at Dark Major McMahn with 20 out of each of seven Companies crossed the river by steamer …they expect to meet Capt Walker at Daylight this morning then Scout both ways…" Dated Mch 13 186

GLC02414.281

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"…I know there is no enemy on my right worth marching for sixty miles for the last twenty (20) of that we will be bushwhacked then for the next thirty (3) it will be hot…." Dated Apl 1860

GLC02414.282

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Just learned that we have driven Rebels away…"

GLC02414.283

[death announcement of General Robert B. Potter]

The President of the Society of the Burnside Expedition and of the Ninth Army Corps (Hartranft) is called upon to announce the loss of one of its most distinguished members, General Robert B. Potter

GLC02750.321

[indenture of lease]

Incomplete. Asa Tourtellot sells a tract of land to Charles, Mary, and Abby Francis Tourtellot.

GLC02750.322

[indenture of lease]

The Tourtellots, Jenks, Wilder, and Paine lease a tract of land to Mark Tordoff.

GLC02750.324

[Receipt of payment for items auctioned from the Tobey farm]

GLC02750.325

[visiting card of Rev. K. Mrs. Walter Roy Tourtellot]

GLC02750.326

[address card of Captain Benjamin W. Richards]

GLC02750.327

[address card of Major Thomas M. Vincent]

GLC02750.328

[photograph of William Rhodes Wilder]

Inscription on enclosure: "William Rhodes Wilder, April 1861. Age 17 years."

GLC02750.329

[photograph of Frank John Wilder]

GLC02750.330

[photograph of Major Jacob Babbitt]

GLC02750.331

[photograph of Sanondess A. Jenks under a tree on the Tobey farm]

GLC02750.333

[ambrotype of a young woman on glass]

GLC02750.334

[photograph of a woman]

GLC02750.335

[photograph of a horse]

Labeled "my skip."

GLC02750.336

[photograph of a road]

GLC02750.337

[photograph of a house]

Labeled "The house of the far famed General Maneul [Paley]"

GLC02750.339

[photograph of sand dunes]

Labeled "Sand dunes some thirty or fifty meters in height and reaching as far as the eye can reach..."

GLC02750.340

[Return of Captain Carr, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.396