13 August 1983

Yerger, J.R., fl. 1983

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is described by the term political on the docket. There are a series of names and positions. The post office is mentioned a few times as well.

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2 October 1891

Robinson, J.W., fl. 1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Robinson is writing to Senator Bruce to discuss the reinstitution of using mail steamers, instead of Rail Roads to get the mail from Memphis much sooner. He asks the Senator for any possible help in changing the way the mail is transported. There is also an envelope addressed to Senator Bruce with the letter.

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25 April 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 3:30 PM. Sylvia just finished planting a victory garden. Went to Broadway the night before and to Toffinetti's.

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25 April 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:15 PM. Just finished listening to the Anthony program on the radio, and found it funny, and WQXR Music to Read By.

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26 April 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:30 PM. Sylvia is on the subway train going from one client [she works for the Department of Welfare of New York City] to another. Written at 4:30 PM at home. She has the next day off.

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27 April 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Addresses many of Moe's previous letters. Sylvia wishes her mail would reach him on a regular basis. Comments that he is sewing, not using a gun or pen in the Army. She attended the Executive Meeting of the Victory Educational Council of the Ocean Front. The purpose of the group is to put pressure on legislatures to address issues for the community and the consumer. She complains about someone who has a new Plymouth and Black Market gas. She writes poetry in response to his poems.

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20 December 1875

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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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.

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19 December 1875

Hill, F.P., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hill is asking if "Bro James" is in Washington.

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21 December 1875

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Harris is asking Senator Bruce for help in getting his brother a position in some department in Washington. He also mentions J. S. Wezles who drowned himself in the Mississippi River.

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20 November 1875

Kretchman, M., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a recommendation for Joshua W. Ward for postmaster in Greenville. A petition has already been signed and sent to Washington, Kretchman is just asking Bruce for additional support.

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8 December 1875

Bruce, Henry C., fl. 1875-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Senator Bruce's brother is writing to say he received his letter of the 3rd from Chicago and had sent a letter the same day to Washington D.C. H.C also asks what course Blanche is going to take in the future with the Senate.

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8 December 1875

Baker, H.E. Jr., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Baker is writing Senator Bruce to inquire to the possibility of a position as Doorkeeper on the Senate Floor.

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21 March 1876

Sampson, John P., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sampson is writing Senator Bruce in thanks for his efforts to get him an appointment in the Revenue department, but the position as detective does not appeal to his sense of honor. He says however if there is anything the Senator needs help with he would be glad to return the favor bestowed upon him.

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24 January 1876

Packer, A.G., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Packer, is requesting a copy of the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, and a copy of the latest rule published for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives

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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.".

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24 December 1876

Florey, H.J., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Florey is asking the Senator for help in gaining a position in Washington. He is a lawyer and would like to be employed in Washington D.C.

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3 February 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Pease is asking to meet with Senator Bruce to ask him for a small personal loan until he is able to find work.

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18 July 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 room. They are waiting for the troops to move out soon; and many wives and children have come because of that.

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circa August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says it seems like she never was away [with him at Camp Lewis]; but she has her memories. Talks about her train trip back to New York from Washington State.

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21 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has been listening to the Maxwell House WQXR radio program. Says she is feeling better, says the weather is now cool, as it was in Washington [State at Camp Lewis].

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1 March 1877

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter apologizing to Senator Bruce about a debt that Ousley is unable to pay to him at this time. This is the result of a bad crop due to to some flooding from the previous year. Ousley promises to pay as soon as he can with the earnings from this years crop.

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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.

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16 June 1875

Barnard, E.L., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Bamand is requesting Senator Bruce's help to get an appointment as a special agent of the treasury. He claims that there is not one from Mississippi. The docket says recommended this 25th of June 1875.

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17 May 1875

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Buchanan is apologizing to Senator Bruce about keeping him on the eve of travel. He also wishes to make an appointment with Bruce when it is convenient to him to discuss further issues.

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