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to Henry Knox

Discusses a rumor he heard regarding a confrontation between the Indians and part of Anthony Wayne's Army. Says it is has been reported "that the Indians were victorious and had brought Forty Scalps into Detroit - that the savages had collected...

GLC02437.06136

to James Wilkinson

Informs Wilkinson his letters will be kept private, however, he will show them to the President of the United States. Discusses the conflict between Wilkinson and General [Anthony] Wayne. Comments he regrets the "disagreement which exists between...

GLC02437.06143

to Henry Knox

Clerical copy in the hand of War Dept. clerk Samuel Lewis. Discusses the Indians retreat from Fort Recovery and the routes they took. Believes the Wabash Indians and Patawatimes Indians, ranging from 250 to 300 each, broke off from the main body...

GLC02437.06147

to Henry Knox

A letter from Winthrop Sargent quoting C. [possibly Caleb] Swan. Reports the army marched out of Greenville, Ohio today. Notes the men were in good spirits and well supplied. Comments on the talents of General [Anthony] Wayne and the abilities of...

GLC02437.06155

to Henry Knox

A memorandum to Knox which lists equipment and workforce needed to conduct surveys in every seaport town in Massachusetts. Notes he will need chains, compasses, and additional men to assist each of the assistant engineers, along with more...

GLC02437.06179

to Henry Knox

Discusses information he gathered from an officer regarding the army. Reports on the distances of forts and other landmarks located near Fort Recovery along with General [Anthony] Wayne's recent actions. Also reports General Wayne was attacked by...

GLC02437.06193

to Henry Knox

Recommends Captain Moses Wallah for an appointment to command in the national service of the military line. Lists Wallah's accomplishments, including the militia he raised in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06199

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the commissioners have returned but a decision has not been reached. Notes that the "deluded people, it appears, are bent on destruction." Mentions more citizens are stepping forth and enrolling in the militia. Also notes the governor's...

GLC02437.06208

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox to deliver the enclosed (a letter?) to the French Minister, Mr. Fauchet. Asks Knox to speak highly of him when he speaks with Mr. Fauchet or Mr. [LaForet], believes it will give him additional strength to his situation. Reports he and...

GLC02437.06061

to Sister

Discusses his sister's trip to Washington, which is possibly to visit a suitor named Willie, noting that he himself may not be granted a pass to come up and see her. Details that they have been sleeping in Sibley tents, which are very good quarters...

GLC03523.08.88

to Sister

Communicates to his sister that he is disappointed that she and their mother did not come to Washington, and that Isaiah, possibly his sister's suitor, and his family were upset as well. Describes his Christmas dinner, detailing that they had turkey...

GLC03523.08.89

to sister Mary

First letter is written to his sister; second letter on verso is written to his mother. Written from camp near Petersburg. On 30 December he encloses two songs, "Virginia" and "Battle at Cedar Creek." Indicates that the 6th corps badge is a "cross...

GLC03523.18.40

to Those at Home

GLC03523.36.05

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.501

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses what he has been reading, and describes what he imagines Estelle to now look like.

GLC09120.302

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw her parents off to Florida.

GLC09414.0452

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he received a cigarette ration for the first time in a month. He also received a letter from Dick and refers to the black market. He says that it had been one of the coldest days he's seen in France recently. He also tells Sylvia she...

GLC09414.1271

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he moved again but is still in town. He saw an Ingrid Bergman film, and is glad she got the flowers he ordered for her.

GLC09414.1285

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recalled one Christmas with Alfred and Alice, and thinks of Christmas at home versus Christmas in the army. He also says he thinks the war will be prolonged.

GLC09414.1294

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wishes he could spend New Year's Eve with Sylvia and their friends. He also remembered that Alfred and Alice's anniversary was a couple of days ago. He says that last New Year's Eve he went out with Jack but this time he can't.

GLC09414.1298

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, December 1, 1950 addressed to his wife. Relays discontent and that he never arrived to Pyongyang as stated in a previous letter, due to an overwhelming amount of soldiers fighting with the Chinese army. Enscribes on the back of...

GLC09598.08

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, December 1, 1950, addressed to his wife. Writes his feelings regarding their relationship and describes it as "perfect." Mentions that their captain expressed that his squardon was the best in the air force. Also goes into...

GLC09598.09

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Camp Sullivan, Indianapolis, December 1, 1862.

GLC03523.28.044

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Lebanon, Ky., December 21, 1863.

GLC03523.28.109

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Lebanon, Ky., December 31, 1863.

GLC03523.28.112