Bassett, Ed., (fl. 1879) to Blanche Kelso Bruce
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.005 Author/Creator: Bassett, Ed., (fl. 1879) Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1879 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.6 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
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 Bruce and his wife. This letter also mentions past correspondence between the two men in which Bruce had made an opinion that "our country will continue to advance in prosperity" There is also mentions of how African Americans should copy the white citizens and blend in with them.
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