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18 February 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He asks his father what Martha Watson thinks of him since he has been writing to her frequently.

GLC07705.141

25 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the Schomburg collection. She also reports trouble with the ration board, and says Mad is moving into a bungalow. Half the letter is handwritten.

GLC09414.0363

25 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talked about her mother, Pepi, Robbie, Ben, Lillian R.

GLC09414.0364

26 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her Dad had an attack after visiting her

GLC09414.0365

27 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says she slept well at her mother's house because her father slept well, and responds to letters she has received from Moe.

GLC09414.0366

29 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia received pictures, and mentions Lillian. Refers to dreams Moe had of her, and wishes they were having dinner together.

GLC09414.0367

30 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw Olga, talked to Marty, and refers to Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0368

31 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia visited Ruth, and notes that her husband is going to India.

GLC09414.0369

16 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He read Col. Kimball's obituary. If his wife desires it, they will have a grand farewell.

GLC07705.159

1 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This letter features a sketch of Sylvia sitting with a book in her lap.

GLC09414.0370

2 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad, and refers to Marty. She also recounts her visit to Coney Island.

GLC09414.0371

3 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ruth, Bess, Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0372

4 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0373

5 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Florence Fenstone, and Sara Bergman, also Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0374

6 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about eating lunch by herself at a table with three strangers.

GLC09414.0375

7 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had lunch with Lillian, and mentioned Jack.

GLC09414.0376

9 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about Margie, her parents and Pepi.

GLC09414.0377

10 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Hy, Ben, Ruth, Bess.

GLC09414.0378

11 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Henry who is in Alcatraz at the moment. She mentions Florence Finestein, Lizzie and Sam, who is in Naples.

GLC09414.0379

29 November 1863-2 December 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He describes Thanksgiving. Things have quieted near Fort Wagner. He requests a picture of Martha and describes the weather. He met a deserter who claimed to have come from the Rebels but it turned out he was nothing but a Union deserter.

GLC07705.188