16 December 1876

Sneed, Addie R., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

January 21, 1876

Sneed, R.P., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.210

February 2, 1876

Sauderlin, J.A., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

25 March 1876

Sykes, T. A., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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

GLC09400.212

February 5, 1876

Stafford, E.K., fl. 1876-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

22 March 1876

Stanley, W., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

15 May 1876

Sauderlin, J.A., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

25 March 1876

Sillers, J.A., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

2 March 1876

Rolton, W.H., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

23 June 1876

Bynum, J.M., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

January 28, 1876

Sullivan, Matt, fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sullivan is writing to suggest that Senator Bruce should recommend General Clark as Chancellor.

GLC09400.220

January 11, 1876

Sumner, Geo, fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sumner is writing to Senator Bruce to thank him for any attention he can give to getting Sumner a position as Route Agent, however if there is no possibility of that he would be glad to take anything the Senator can get for him.

GLC09400.222

1 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 are doing.

GLC09414.0098

2 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 hear his voice; but he should reverse the charges. Asks him questions about food and army life.

GLC09414.0099

3 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 doing.

GLC09414.0100

4 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 5:00 PM at home. Sylvia listened to WQXR. Had a lunch of gefillte fish, rugilech and coffee, then cleaned the basement. Reports on friends and family. Says there is no gasoline and they have to ride the trolley.

GLC09414.0101

circa September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:30 PM. Sylvia had whitefish for dinner, and a quiet evening at home, playing games, sketching and comparing fountain pens with Ben and Mad (sister and her boyfriend).

GLC09414.0102

05 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:30 PM. Sylvia wrote this letter while sitting in the sun. Talks about the "swell crop" from her Victory Garden. Is angry at Sid who asked to borrow a ration stamp for gasoline. She gave him a "B" stamp, because it will be unlikely she can use all of her "B" stamps before they expire on September 18th. Complained about where he traveled on the rationed gas and about Ben not putting the hose away.

GLC09414.0103

05 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Ben brought her a Whitman's Sampler, she admits he is a nice guy. Reports on friends and her Mom and Dad and brother Alvin. Her Dad is upset that Alvin may have to go into combat. Asks Moe to write her Dad. Heard of two train wreaks in Philadelphia and Chicago, which makes her nervous that something like that would happen if he gets a furlough.

GLC09414.0104

07 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 5:00 PM. Sylvia has started writing at work so the first portion is typewritten and then is handwritten. She reports on an ex-coworker at the Welfare Department (Paul Stein). Sylvia also has the opportunity to move out of the field and back into Intake at work, asks him what he thinks. She is thinking about returning to school. Talks about going overseas with the Red Cross. Written at 9:30 at home. Sylvia has been invited to participate in the dedication of the Honor Roll Plaque for the Jewish War Vets.

GLC09414.0105

08 September. 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about food and clothing available at his Camp [Lewis]. Just heard in the office that Italy has unconditionally surrendered and that Russia will be a party to the exact terms. Says another phase of the War is over and it means that it is one step closer to his coming home, and that many lives will be saved by this. Moe has now been in the Army for six months. She is glad his hay fever is not bothering him.

GLC09414.0106

09 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:00 PM, "at home, living room, blue chair, your blue pajamas, me." Sylvia loves the photos Moe sent of himself to her. Will tell her Dad that Moe thinks Alvin still has about 10 more months of training before he will be deployed, it will hearten her Dad to hear this. Reports on their friends.

GLC09414.0107

10 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at home, Friday night. Sylvia took the car to work because Mad (sister) was able to get gasoline for 50 cents a gallon after waiting in line for an hour. Had three emergencies in Intake. She has also arranged to buy 400 tickets from the Paramount at 38 cents apiece to resell for 55 cents apiece to raise funds for the Union. Reports on his family. Went to see her mother, who wasn't home. The neighbors offered her a drink "but she is still on the wagon" even though her condition is gone. Talks about remembering him in civilian clothes.

GLC09414.0108

11 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 8:00 PM at home. Sylvia reacts to the news that Moe will be deployed out of Fort Lewis. He should know that wherever she is; she is forever loving and thinking of him and picking up pins (for good luck). She took David (sister Mad's son) with her and comments on how much fun it is to watch him and see his mind grow.

GLC09414.0109

12 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:30 [PM] at home. Sylvia is very happy Moe called her on her birthday. Wanted to tell him not to worry about her. She was happy they got to say "I love you" to one another. Suggests he end his letters with a greeting for friends/relatives who live in various places so she gets a hint as to where he is being sent.

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