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to Father

He tells the story about the deserter who left after a few weeks to join the Rebels but ended up on Black Island (in possession of the Union troops) and lied by saying he had deserted the Rebels. He was executed.

GLC07705.190

to A. E. Allen

Apologizes for the delay of the photograph. States that assassination trial was "perfect in every respect." Provides the name of the officers that tried the Lincoln conspirators. The list of names accompanies a photograph that has been pasted on a...

GLC07740.01

Gerald H. Gottlieb on Capital Punishment

One pamphlet entitled, "Gerald H. Gottlieb on Capital Punishment," published by the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions dated 1967. This is a printing of an essay on the death penalty. It explores the legality of cruel terms.

GLC09640.019

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia received a package that said "personal effects of Sgt. Moe Weiner" but he was not a casualty.

GLC09414.0421

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the battle for the bridgehead over the Rhine has begun. He also corrects her usage of the word "assail" in her last letter, and agrees that it is sad about Mildred's kid brother who is "missing in action."

GLC09414.1349