24 July 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Tremont outside St. Louis. Mentions cooking for the soldiers when he has nothing else to do even though there are five cooks for each company. Says they just received their uniforms and bayonets. Explains in great detail several expeditions and marches. Remarks the rebels were hiding in swamps and fleeing. Comments the local women visit their camp and many had never seen the "stars and stripes." States the local women are very pretty, but doesn't know if "...it goes more than skin deep or not." Discusses the friendliness of the "darkies" and their…

GLC03523.31.08

22 August 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Tremont outside St. Louis. Thanks her for the magazine she sent him. Reports Confederate General Gideon J. Pillow has a strong army in the state. Says St. Louis is under martial law and a very dangerous place. Informs they are expecting an attack at any time. Letter is faded and the bottom portion of all four pages is missing.

GLC03523.31.09

10 November 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a hospital in Mound City, Illinois. Reports he has been sick with fever for six weeks. Says the hospital is three stories high and capable of treating 6000 patients. Comments that war "...tries men's souls." States his regiment marched from Cape Girardeau to Frederick, Missouri where a "colored" woman told them the rebels were 6000 strong and waiting to ambush them just outside the town. Describes the battle in detail. Reports on the battle at Columbus, Kentucky which he considers to be "...one of the greatest battles of the present war..." Explains the…

GLC03523.31.10

25 December 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Lyon in Illinois. Apologizes for using the word "love" in his letters to her. Responds to her inquiry about the hospital in Cairo, Illinois. Expresses doubt that the rumors of poor treatment for the soldiers are true, even though he has never been there. Says he is sending her a box of products from the south. Mentions that most of the officers have their ladies with them. Letter is very faded and illegible in sections.

GLC03523.31.11

circa February 1862

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Fort Donelson, Tennessee. Reports his troops are pushing forward to Nashville, Tennessee. Refers to the battle and capture of Fort Henry, the first important Union victory in the Western Theater. Informs that cannons are all drawn by horses. Mentions he carries her likeness in his coat pocket. States that a number of wounded and dead have been sent home. Comments the weather is lovely and springlike. Date of letter is inferred based on content. Letter is incomplete. Written at Fort Donelson

GLC03523.31.13

April 21, 1862

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from the General Hospital in Savannah. Reports on the Battle of Shiloh, "...a day never to be forgotten by me." Says the battlefield was littered with dead and wounded. Informs his right arm was wounded on the battlefield, and he was taken by boat to the hospital. Comments he is being cared for by a female physician. Says Confederate General Albert S. Johnston was killed and his second in command, Confederate General Pierre G. Beauregard was badly wounded. States his regiment of one thousand men has only two hundred left. Expects a furlough soon. Letter has a…

GLC03523.31.14

1930 ca.

Underwood, John, fl. 1920-1930

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Amelia Earhart with Lockheed Martin Vega plane]

Inscription on verso is written by Lloyd Royer. He writes that he and Earhart didn't spend much time together. There is also a stamp with the name and address of John W. Underwood, possibly the photographer.

GLC07243.006.02

1900-1929

Walker, J.E., ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Auerbach

Walker thanks Miss Auerbach for photographs that were left for him at the club. Hopes to thank her in person for the pleasant reminder of Childwold. Dated 21 September without a year. Written on stationery of the Metropolitan Club.

GLC03479.73

29 October 1787

Manuscript document

Title: [Naturalization certificate]

Later copy. Certifies Barthélémy de Grégoire, and his wife, Marie-Thérèse de Grégoire, as naturalized citizens of the state of Massachusetts, along with their three children.

GLC02437.03685

28 December 1787

Ogden, Euphemia Morris, 1754-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Informs Lucy that a mutual acquaintance has died. Congratulates Lucy on her new baby boy, saying "Most heartily do I congratulate you on the birth of your son - I wish it was possible for me to do that personally - but I find it is not so I must asquise [sic] my husband seems detirmind [sic] not to go." Briefly touches on other topics, such as her daughters' move to Philadelphia and her recently improved health. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.

GLC02437.03745

25 January 1788

McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt of money paid by Henry Knox]

Countersigned by Henry Jackson as a witness. McNeill acknowledges receipt of a certificate for $2091.54, "the ballance of an Account between the United States & my late husband Hector McNeill." Appears to be written in the hand of Henry Jackson. Docketed by Knox. Duplicate of GLC02437.03773. See GLC02437.03662, .03670, .03675, .03708, .03781, and .03784.

GLC02437.03772

25 January 1788

McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt of money paid by Henry Knox]

Countersigned by Henry Jackson as a witness. McNeill acknowledges receipt of a certificate for $2091.54, "the ballance of an Account between the United States & my late husband Hector McNeill." Appears to be written in the hand of Henry Jackson. Docketed by Knox. Duplicate of GLC02437.03772.

GLC02437.03773

November 21, 1898

Brumby, T.M., fl. 1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Frank

Encloses the autograph of Admiral Dewey as she requested and a cap ribbon from one of the sunken Spanish gunboats (neither is included). Says there has been a high demand for the ribbons as souvenirs. Asks to be remembered to Mr. Frank and says he thinks fondly of their time together at her house in Jamaica. Written while aboard the USS "Olympia".

GLC03479.65

1900-1929

Wilkes, Mary H., ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Willes

Says she just heard that Mrs. Willes's little boy was sick. Wants to help if she can. Dated 29 February with no year. Written on what appears to be Mary Wilkes's stationary, which has a large "W" on the first page.

GLC03479.76

21 March 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Maitland writes to Bell from a camp outside Memphis. Reports he received a pass to go into Memphis and visited the Union Chapel for services. Complains there was a choir and no one else sang. Remarks the service was too stiff and formal for him. States the city of Memphis is very dangerous, with robberies and murders every night. Mentions a visit to Winchester Cemetery and what a beautiful place it is for meditation. Says he has made inquiries to his superiors about getting out of the service, but doesn't have a date yet. Closes his letter because he has battalion drill. Includes a three…

GLC03523.10.117

27 March 1864

Maitland, Grier, fl. 1837-1920

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Maitland writes to his brother from home. Thanks him for a recent letter. Reports he went to church twice on Sunday and heard two very good sermons. Quotes several verses from the Bible. Says mother finds it hard to write at night and will write him in the morning. Letter continues the next day on 28 March. Says he hopes to plough today, but it is raining very hard and the field is wet. Reports Bell was there for a visit. Includes a three cent stamp on the envelope.

GLC03523.10.118

1 October 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister Martha [Spohn] and family

Reports on the continuous rainy weather. Comments on the quality of tents the soldiers are living in, stating that if they lived off what the government gave them it would be like lying on the ground with " two bed sheets over a ridge pole for a cover." Writes that three Army Corps will be passing through Nashville on their way to reinforce Rosecrans. Informs his family that a building in Nashville used as a barracks for imprisoned rebels has partially caved in, killing and injuring some ninety-five people. Hopes that his hometown friend, Ella Lattin, recovers her health. Writes that he…

GLC07460.051

15 June 1788

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Original from which GLC02437.03897 was copied. Expresses gratitude for recent arrangements Knox made for her son George Washington Greene to travel to France for his education. Writes, "…your goodness particularly to my little boy has filled me with the most lively gratitude which however would not pain me if I had any other method of shewing you my feelings than by professions only. I am disgusted with professions: The world makes use of them, alas I know too well how fallaciously…"

GLC02437.03898

30 March 1864

Taylor, A. O., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Friend Joe" and thanks him for the recent letter. Reports on several parties he attended recently and comments he's "...having a grand time..." with all the women. Speculates on several relationships and whether they will marry. Informs him that Bell has rheumatism in her arm. Closes the letter with "Harra for Lincoln." Includes a three cent stamp on the envelope.

GLC03523.10.119

18 April 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Writes to Bell from a camp near Memphis. Comments on a box of provisions he received, including cakes. Notes he sent a box by express with several pictures inside and asks her to take care of them. States he has not received any letters from her recently and hopes there is one today. Includes a three cent stamp on the envelope.

GLC03523.10.120

24 April 1864

Maitland, Ann, 1813-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Mother Ann and brother Grier both write from home. Letter continues on 25 April. Ann reports Grier has been plowing the corn with a new horse. Expresses disappointment he can't come home yet. Questions "how it is that some get out of the service so easy while others that ought to be out has to be kept in..." Grier assures him he has been writing faithfully and doesn't understand why Joseph has not received his letters. Discusses the building of a new church and the disputes involved. States the committee will purchase a one acre building lot for three hundred dollars. Includes a three cent…

GLC03523.10.121

22 May 1864

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Grier writes to his brother informing him of their mother's poor health due to overwork and her concern for his safety. Reports on the successful corn crop. Comments that Bell is progressing well with her school work. Says no news of importance from General Ulysses S. Grant's army in the paper. Informs him he will attend a colt show next week. Letter continues the next morning. Mentions he will plant beans and watermelon today. Gives information on a new neighbor with "very high strung" daughters. Includes a partial three cent stamp on the envelope.

GLC03523.10.123

15 June 1864

Taylor, D.O., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Friend Joe." Writes about "...the young folks enjoying themselves..." at parties. Says he took Bell to a party. Informs him he bought a new buggy with no top. Comments he broke up with Maggie and is now a free man. Inquires if the rumors are true that Joseph is wounded. Includes a three cent stamp on the envelope.

GLC03523.10.125

1 July 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Maitland writes to Bell from camp outside La Grange. Complains of very dry, hot weather and dusty roads. Writes, "I dont think I ever suffered as much in my life with the heat as I have within the past week." Expresses concern over her lack of letters to him and asks if she has forgotten him. Mentions its been a year since the surrender of Vicksburg, Mississippi, but still no end to the war in sight. Writes "If General [Ulysses] Grant could only succeed in taking Richmond...." Reminds her his service will de done in little over a year and imagines what it will be like to come home. Reports…

GLC03523.10.127

11 July 1864

Maitland, Ann, 1813-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "My Dear Son." Place not listed, but based on prior letters likely written from Kingston, Ohio. Discusses the harvesting going on and compliments Grier on his hard work. Expects the grain to be cut by the end of the week. Comments on the shortage of hands available for the harvest. Remarks the corn, potatoes, and oats are all in good shape. Expresses relief that he will send money home, as the interest is due; but cautions if he needs it they will make do. Refers to a family friend coming home from the war who says, "I have seen so much of this cruel war that I feel…

GLC03523.10.129