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to Joshua Mauger
December 21, 1786
Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
Encloses a letter from Mr. Sharp and hopes that Mauger will be cleared. [See letters # 239 & 240.]
GLC03902.060
to body of High Council of Ogden City
December 31, 1888
Waldram, Cnaria, fl. 1888
Henry Rose has left and sold land that did not belong to him. This is proof of his guilt in the matter awaiting the court's decision.
GLC05756.044
to Libbie Elmore
December 31, 1864
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
He mentions Sherman's army and their strategies. They are owed four months pay now. He suspects taxes will be high this years. Written near Savannah, Georgia
GLC06588.180
December 11, 1862
He thanks her for all the tasty food that has come in the mail and offers a kiss as payment. He and Willard are very well and he weighs more than he ever has before.
GLC06588.264
to Bruce Elmore
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
She tells him to worry about not having enough money for taxes and that she will send some money in the mail. Hettie has been staying with her the past few days.
GLC06588.269
December 21, 1862
Everyone was disappointed by Burnside's loss at Fredricksburg but are now cheering up. They are are staying in very comfortable quarters currently. One of their duties besdies picket is cutting wood for the regiment.
GLC06588.274
to Estelle Spero
December 21, 1943
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
Note alerting Estelle to the fact that enclosed with the letter is one print and two negatives, and a short explanation to accompany the picture.
GLC09120.315
Note stating that enclosed with the letter is an article from November 15 1943.
GLC09120.316
Diamond describes his day, stating that "at last - nothing to say". He ends the letter by commenting that he should have married Estelle.
GLC09120.317
to Eleanor Hammond
December 1, 1864
Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865
Received two letters from her last night, one dated 11/23/64 and the other 11/25/64. Happy she included four extra postage stamps in one of them. Leg is "almost well." Weather is "very warm." Has recovered from his cold. Beef for dinner tonight. If...
GLC09273.12
to Robert L. Stone
December 31, 1945
Petersen, Howard C., 1910-1995
A thank you note from Howard C. Petersen who just became Assistant Secretary of War.
Post-Script- He asks that Bob let him know if he can do anything to get Bob a regular army commission.
GLC09620.192
[to "My Cousin Mrs. Sau"]
December 11, 1867
Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868
GLC09327.15
to Annie
Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863
has received a full discharge from the army. hopes his arm will be entirely well by the Spring.
GLC09354.13
to parents
December 21, 1863
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Has thought of a few more things they should put in his box, among them "a good tin-plated iron spoon" and a couple of plates. Also wants a towel, a coffee cup, and something "to fry pork in this winter." Is thinking of having his overcoat lined...
GLC09355.032
Has time to write more now. "We are quite comfortably situated." The bunks are one on top of the other, "steamboat style." Most of the time needed to build it is spent cutting and hauling the wood necessary for it. Considers the last movements before...
GLC09355.033
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
December 11, 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia mentions Pepi, Mad, Adele and her mother.
GLC09414.0460
December 21, 1944
Sylvia had lunch with Ruth and Lillian, and refers to letters she has received from Moe.
GLC09414.0470
Sylvia writes more about her Christmas shopping and Christmas plans.
GLC09414.0471
December 31, 1944
Sylvia had an Italian dinner then went to Dora and Morris Rosenblum's house where they got to see many collectibles from all over the world.
GLC09414.0480
to Sylvia Weiner
December 1, 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe remarks that he still getting used to going to work at a time when normally the day would be coming to end. He apologizes for having to rush off, but doesn't expect Sylvia to have gotten a letter from him.
GLC09414.0842
Moe writes that it is the shortest day in the year, and that he will look out for the packages Sylvia has sent. He says her observation that English expressions have been creeping out in his letters is undoubtedly true.
GLC09414.0868
Moe hopes that Sylvia will receive this letter before New Year's. He is glad that she is close with Olga, and says that they should stick together.
GLC09414.0869
December 31, 1943
Moe and the boys have decided to go to town for New Year's eve. Last New Year's was spent at home and he knew civilian life was to be short-lived.
GLC09414.0895
Moe responds to Sylvia's letter, and comments on whether he brings home some anglicisms upon how much he has assimilated., saying a few might remain but most will fall by the wayside. He asks her to please send some newspapers.
GLC09414.0896
Moe agrees with Sylvia that the war is pointing toward the end. He reassures her that he is in no danger. He and the boys decided to have a party at home after all, after first having a few beers in town.
GLC09414.0897
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