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29 August 1877
Nugent, fl. 1877
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
This letter is an acknowledgement of payment to Nugent and McWillie by Senator Bruce in regards to a legal matter. The payment amount was $450.00.
GLC09400.140.03
circa August 1877
This is a separate docket for the previous three letters which all had dockets as well, with a note saying three letters.
GLC09400.140.04
30 January 1879
Tanner, B.I., fl. 1879-1880
A letter regarding the case of Jerry Robinson, asking the senator to help in any way he could, on the docket there is a note saying "Ans. Feb 2/79. Would do all I could"
GLC09400.141
14 May 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia was able to get 9 gallons of gasoline. Gives Moe family news. Says one phase of the war is over, perhaps it will all be over soon. Is planning to take a full month's vacation to go West and see him.
GLC09414.0033
15 May 1943
Sylvia went out with a collection can for the Spanish Loyalists who have been released from concentration camps in North Africa and are being transported to Mexico for asylum by the Mexican government. Has to be "Rosie the Riveter" and has stage...
GLC09414.0034
16 May 1943
Sylvia took the car out and got her last instruction on "Rosie the Riveter." Went over to the party where the program was a Truth or Consequences game and then singing Russian songs by those dressed in Russian costumes. Then she came on; and did a...
GLC09414.0035
18 May 1943
Sylvia wants to come and see him on the West coast in August. Got home late from seeing "Mission to Moscow." Talks about the Trotsky trials and other events in Soviet history, and that Russia has to protect herself. Tells Moe he knows all of the...
GLC09414.0036
19 May 1943
Sylvia talks about Moe's difficulties in training. Sid wants to enlist; but can't because of his obligations at home. Postscript: Handwritten telling him that he has received a notice from "Uncle Sam" that he owes taxes. Will send him the needed form...
GLC09414.0037
Sylvia took the car to work and had to visit a Greek Catholic Church and found the priest charming. He acted as a Polish interpreter for her client. Sorry Moe has had bad weather and bad food, and reminds him he will have good food again when he...
GLC09414.0038
20 May 1943
Sylvia is tired because she walked all the way to her father's house. Saw children along the way, boys chasing girls and the girls calling them "dirty little Polack." Feels that "despite all we've gone through with the Depression and the War, things...
GLC09414.0039
21 May 1943
Sylvia went to a USO meeting, and to see "Counter Attack" [stage play about a Russian soldier-made into a movie in 1945] and read his letters during intermission. Tells him that FDR gave an audience to our delegates from the C/O Community Council.
GLC09414.0040
22 May 1943
Sylvia sends him money as she doesn't know how he is managing on so little. Writes about his health and the damp Oregon weather. Talks about coming to see him. A dried flower is enclosed in this letter.
GLC09414.0041
23 May 1943
Sylvia saw Sammy last night, who has enlisted because the war effort needs him; and to escape his problems. Postscript: Had a visit from his friend Charlie, who is 4 F. He and his wife are having a baby. Draws a picture of the living room for him.
GLC09414.0042
24 May 1943
Sylvia saw the movie "Stand by for Action" which depicts Navy maneuvers. Sorry he is still not feeling well and the weather is lousy. Comments on his army training not being suited to his abilities, but then corrects herself by saying that she has no...
GLC09414.0043
25 May 1943
Written at 2:30 PM. Sylvia encloses a clipping with her photo that is part of the news put out by SCMWA [State, County and Municipal Workers of America]. Talks about playing "Rosie the Riviter." Said she is going to be involved in directing another...
GLC09414.0044
Sylvia wants to share the anguish about training in his letters, but since she receives them about four days later, thinks at least that it is already over for him. Says she is prepared for anything in regard to his being transferred after he...
GLC09414.0045
26 May 1943
Written at 4:45 PM at the office. Sylvia talks about how the day before she had her hair done and her teeth cleaned. Went to Dave and Lil's and saw their baby. Has to attend an Executive Board meeting that night.
GLC09414.0046
28 May 1943
Sylvia tells Moe about a confrontation between some drunken Englishmen and other people who had been on the street in front of the store. Is angry that the Englishmen were saying the Americans have not suffered as they have.
GLC09414.0048
April 30, 1943
Written at 3:30 PM 29 May. Sylvia went to work, this Saturday morning, but as of June 15th will have Saturdays off. Written Sunday 30 May. Mentions this is the 12th anniversary of their first kiss; May 30, 1931. She discusses family problems.
GLC09414.0049
30 May 1943
Sylvia dubs her home the Weiner Hotel as letterhead and tells him she had a splendid day at this resort. Tells him not to worry about their "starving," that rationing is adequate and "if you are not a hog you get enough of everything." Admits prices...
GLC09414.0050
16 December 1878
Lamb, W.S., fl. 1878
Letter to Senator Bruce asking for assistance in gaining an appointment for Mrs. Whelan.
GLC09400.143
20 June 1899
Leonard, M.D., fl. 1899
A thank you letter for all the efforts of Senator Bruce in helping to get a position for a friend of Leonards.
GLC09400.144
12 January 1878
Lee, Henry W., fl. 1878
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
28 January 1879 - 22 October 1879
Robinson, Josie M., fl. 1879
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
28 January 1879
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
22 October 1879
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
11 June 1943
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
12 June 1943
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
09 November 1875-14 November 1875
Natch, E.P., fl. 1875
This is a series of two letters, and a separate docket. All three concern the post office and appointment to political posts.
GLC09400.056
8 February 1876
Brown, Horace, fl. 1876
This is a series of 1 letter and 1 business card, both concerning Horace brown, and his request for information about Mississippi.
GLC09400.062
30 March 1879
Bruce, Edward, fl. 1879
This is a series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerns the Senator's brother who wants to purchase a house from Senator Bruce
GLC09400.070
4 January 1879
Buchanan, G.M., fl. 1875-1879
This is a series of a letter, a separate docket, and an envelope all concerning a request from Buchanan for help in getting an appointment.
GLC09400.071
13 December 1878
Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878
This is a series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerns a request by Kane to send a copy of a bill, as well as a book Kane wrote.
GLC09400.075
30 April 1878 - 19 May 1878
Hill, Frank, fl. 1877-1878
A series of two letters, with a separate docket, both concerning the appointment of Hill to a position.
GLC09400.083
12 May 1879
This is series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerning Ed Bruce, the Senator's brother and his request to purchase a house from Senator Bruce.
GLC09400.094
11 September 1875
Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877
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
14 December 1878
Townsend, Jas B., fl. 1878
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
23 December 1879
Hunt, Thos. W., fl. 1879
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
3 May 1878
Knowland, Thos. K., fl. 1878
Is writing the Senator for news if the Southern Claims Commission has passed in the Senate.
GLC09400.149
24 January 1876
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
13 July 1876
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
31 May 1943
Sylvia notes that since it's either hot, cold or damp, Oregon doesn't have any nice weather at all. Hopes he will soon know what his next assignment is. Is more than satisfied if he wants to just write about what's happening and not answer her...
GLC09414.0051
1 June 1943
Written at 5:00 PM at the office. Sylvia complains she has too much work to finish. Mayor can't believe the backlog in cases so has sent in the Herlands Committee to review the records. Has a ticket for the play "Tomorrow the World" but will only...
GLC09414.0052
Sylvia wishes she knew whether he was going to stay where he is so she could send him a subscription to PM. Glad he used the $10 she sent him to get away from camp and that he saw "Mission to Moscow" and enjoyed it
GLC09414.0053
2 June 1943
Sylvia tells Moe to look up a friend who made Lt. She is busy with her regular work schedule and planning a luncheon and raffle to raise money. She explains how at work she is accumulating twenty dollar ration permits and five dollars' worth of...
GLC09414.0054
3 June 1943
Written at 11:30 PM at home. Sylvia has had a chance to glance through the specific stipulations in the new tax bill, and proceeds to complain about it.
GLC09414.0055
4 June 1943
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
5 June 1943
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
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
6 June 1943
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
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