Ross, Emmett Lloyd, 1838-1891; Ross family; Woodville (Miss.); Marriage; Confederate States of America; Money; Clothing and dress
Letter, Sarah Howard Ross in Woodville, Mississippi, to her husband, James Ross, in Clinton, Louisiana. She tells him that she is sending him two collars by Nathaniel Magruder. She asks if she can get Sissy a pair of shoes, explaining that their...
Ross, Emmett Lloyd, 1838-1891; Ross family; Woodville (Miss.); Clothing and dress; Confederate States of America; Money; Jewelry
Letter, Sarah Howard Ross in Woodville, Mississippi, to her son, Emmett Ross, at Hazelwood. She is sending him, Mollie, and Elijah some shirts, socks, collars, and handkerchiefs. She tells him that she and Sissy were also able to get some clothes...
Hussein, Saddam. The Recession. 1990 Budget Deal. Domestic and Defense Spending. Soviet Union.
1- This past week marked the one year anniversary of the start of the air war against Saddam Hussein. Looking back on it, what are your impressions of the war effort? Was it the right thing to do?; 2- Congress will reconvene this week and there...
1- You supported the Defense Authorization bill which was finally approved by both houses and sent to the President. As this is being taped, he is considering a veto of the bill. You and other House Democrats wrote the President urging him to...
Debt Limit. Capital Gains Tax Cut. Balanced Budget.
1- Congress is facing a deadline on another tough issue this week with legislation to raise the nation’s debt limit. What is your take on this?; 2- Consideration is being given to a smaller tax cut bill this year. To of the items that could...
Nixon, Richard. Social Security. Anti-Crime Legislation.
1- Former President Richard Nixon died last week and was buried near his boyhood home in California. You worked with him for five and a half years. How will he be remembered?; 2- You met with the Deputy Commissioner of the Social Security...
Armed Services Committee. Defense Spending. Persian Gulf Illness.
1- The House Armed Services passed the FY 1995 Defense Spending bill last week. What did you think of the overall package?; 2- How did Mississippi facilities fare in the defense bill?; 3- This week you introduced a bill to help veterans suffering...
House of Representatives (U.S.). Balanced Budget Amendment. Social Security System.
1- The House of Representatives failed to pass the Balanced Budget Amendment last week by nine weeks. You worked hard in support of the amendment. What is you reaction to the defeat?; 2- What is the next step since the Balance Budget Amendment...
Military Construction. National Guard. VA Medical Facilities Construction Bill.
1- Sir, during the recent floor debate on the Military Construction Package, you spoke on the amount allotted to the Army National Guard. Will you tell us what was said? *Guard gets 3 % while doing 40% of mission. There is a need for more...
Stenholm, Charlie. Balanced Budget Amendment. Agriculture and Budget Committee. Conservative Deomcratic Forum. Constitutional Amendment. Social Security System.
Speaking with Representative Charlie Stenholm of Texas.; 1- During this session, Charlie has been the driving force behind efforts to pass a constitutional amendment to balance the budget. Because of his work, we got a chance to bote on the...
Defense Authorization Bill. Armed Services Committee. Gays in the Military.
1- The 1994 Defense Authorization Bill is being considered by the House of Representatives. As Vice Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, are you satisfied with the bill?; 2- Mississippi fared pretty well with regard to military construction...
Smith Co. (Miss.) ; Gilbert, O.T.--Family.;farm life--Mississippi.
O. T. Gilbert family farm; multiple views. Farm of 500 acres located midway between Mize and Taylorsville, MS on highway 20 in Smith Co. The Norris Community Club of Scott County assisted with the selection of farm family.
W. H. Falcones writes to Stone explaining that he received a package in the mail addressed to a John Falcones. He knows it is not his since although he is a Falcones, his first name is not John. He explains that the package had no post office on it...
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 10 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 10 spans the dates of January 1-May 31, 1864.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 11 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 11 spans the dates of June 1-August 15, 1864.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 12 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 12 spans the dates of August 16-November 15, 1864.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 13 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 13 spans the dates of November 16, 1864-February 20,...
