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Dr. Edward Ruggles, Brooklyn 1857

Sketch of a man working at a sewing machine. Iron gall ink; wove paper glued at back corners to heavy backing.

GLC06343.072

to Enoch Duley and Mary Duley

Writes to her parents about her daughter, who had become sick with a fever three weeks earlier. On the verso is a letter signed by William Wood to "Dear Children," probably to Mary and her husband from his parents that discusses health, whooping...

GLC06377.02

to Lloyd Duley

Writes to her siblings about a birth, her family's health, the abundance of rain, and local deaths and marriages. Notes a meeting of the "suns of Temperance." Hopes they will visit. Mentions she has "got the headache very bad." Sent to Lloyd but...

GLC06377.03

[Pierce's Memorandum and Account Book with manuscript notes]

Full title: "Pierce's Memorandum and Account Book designed for Farmers, Mechanics and All People Who appreciate the value of keeping a memorandum of business transactions, daily events, and items of interest or importance, for future reference."...

GLC06377.10

to sister

mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.

GLC02618.001

to Ma

Stafford describes a prayer meeting.

GLC02618.003

to sister

talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles

GLC02618.004

to sister

complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general

GLC02618.005

to father

talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."

GLC02618.006

to sisters

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

GLC02618.007

to Ma

describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.

GLC02618.008

to Ma

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

GLC02618.009

to Miller A. Wright

Letter from a cousin who was close with Miller. She has been sick and finances have been less than reliable.

GLC02691.11.007

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus is glad that his son is in good health, though he warns of the perils of typhoid fever. e expresses greetings from the whole family, and tells of all of the luscious ham and cakes that they have sent Miller.

GLC02691.11.016

[special orders no. 40]

"Extract." Special Orders No. 40. Lieutenant Miller A Wright is relieved of military duty in the 38th Georgia Infantry as a result of his sickness.

GLC02691.11.025

to Miller A. Wright

[cousin]. Flora tells Miller that she now has her own excuse for not writing recently. She has been looking after a dying man who has been staying at the house for some time. She is especially sorry that the man has not been religious of late, and...

GLC02691.11.030

to Miller A. Wright

[cousin]. [bottom section of the page missing]. Flora has been afraid to send a letter for fear that it will get contaminated with smallpox. Her sister will no longer eat any meat for fear of the disease. The war has jaded her. Sometimes she...

GLC02691.11.050

[note stating Miller Wright's death]

Certification of Miller A. Wright's death. [quoted in entirety] "I hereby certify that Mr. Miller A. Wright died January 31, 1899 of heart disease. Respectfully, F. L. Fellows, M.D."

GLC02691.11.100

to Auntie

Letter thanking his aunt for sending him a newspaper article. It was written by a Dr. Brauch, whose writing Mr. Harper takes quite an interest in. There is no clue as to exactly why, excepting his comment that he will keep the article "with some...

GLC02691.11.102

[List]

List of dates for medicine and medical advice, ranging from June 1796 to April 1803.

GLC02437.08814

to Samuel Waldo

Discusses inoculation, illness and business matters.

GLC02437.08958

to Thomas Flucker

Is unsure whether her letter will reach him at Falmouth, but feels the need to try sending it by post. Has not heard from him since his departure. Reports that she took their daughter Hannah to a commencement, and also wonders about the health of...

GLC02437.09036

to unknown

Addressee unknown, but may be Samuel Waldo, as he corresponded with Waldo in subsequent letters on the same subject (see GLC02437.09054). Declares that the bearer, his friend Mr. Hulton, has recently been appointed to a position as Commissioner of...

GLC02437.09045

[Return of Captain Stevens's company]

Lists numbers of officers presently fit for duty, sick in hospital, sick present, on command, and sick absent.

GLC02437.09539

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Strachan and Doctor Tenison]

Recommends Strachan for a two month leave of absence. Also recommends Doctor [Tenison?] for a forty day furlough. Notes that Tenison has a "mate" that will do his duties in Tenison's absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09585

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Doctor John Noyes]

Colonel Butler recommends Noyes, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09626

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Elisha Munsel]

O'Reily, Captain of an Invalid Regiment, recommends Munsel, of Captain McGowan's Company, for a leave of absence due to the "distress of his Wife with a Cancer in her Breast." Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at...

GLC02437.09628

[Documentation of Captain McElhattan's injury]

Beatty, surgeon for the Pennsylvania Artillery, attests that McElhattan "received a hurt on his lame shoulder some time ago, & has not been able to join his regiment before this time." Written at the barracks of Philadelphia.

GLC02437.09652

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Doctor Simpson]

Colonel Swift recommends Simpson, surgeon of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Camp Highlands.

GLC02437.09661

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Doctor Duffield]

Recommends Duffield for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09670

to Caleb Strong

Tells about his terrible misfortunes, including a decadent, alcoholic son, a loss of property and money during the war, and the death of his wife as a consequence. Explains that his son, Colborn, was taken ill aboard an American naval vessel and...

GLC02437.07860

to Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher

Discusses family news with her daughter, Lucy, such as her son Henry Jackson Knox's upcoming departure on a trip and her other daughter Caroline's recent illness.

GLC02437.07936

to Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher

Was happy to receive her last letter. Looks forward to an upcoming trip to visit her. Mentions Mrs. Thatcher's current period of depression (probably relating to the death of her father, Henry Knox), but assures her it will pass. Discusses the...

GLC02437.08060

[Fragment]

Describes being sick. Written in graphite.

GLC02437.08134

[Account]

List of books bought from Thomas Longman, including books on shipping, medicine, the church and sailing.

GLC02437.08266

[Bill sent to Lucy Knox]

Bill for medicine and attendance by Dr. Nesbitt on Lucy's baby (probably Lucy Knox). The total was £1.3.0. It is signed by Nesbitt who states he "Received the Contents In full of all Demands."

GLC02437.08400

[List]

List for sundry medication and various other items by date. Noted as for Henry Knox in regards to the estate of Joseph Gardner.

GLC02437.08595

[Return]

"Report of the Board appointed for examination of the invalids" of the army. Approximately 75 men listed by name, age, regiment, time of service and ailment. "Disease" column includes such ailments as dysentery, venereal disease, and lunacy....

GLC02437.10711

to Ma

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 23, 1863. Mentions their location and health of the men in his company. Henry states how his unit left camp in a hurry, and then doubled back and returned to the very same...

GLC00653.01.16

to Emma C. Small

He hasn't heard from her in some time, due to her illness, and he is anxious for full details. He describes his work with the Senate, introducing his "inventions in projectiles" and inventions of portable cots for officers and field hospitals. He...

GLC00687.005

to Badie

He is concerned about Samuel's health and hopes to arrange a course of lessons for him at the University of Pennsylvania. He hopes to acquire some rooms near Washington Square for headquarters. He leaves household instructions, and he comments on the...

GLC00687.105

to sister Kate

Complains about the excessive heat and comments on the health of the soldiers. States that the men in New Bern are healthy, but those in Washington, Roanoke, and Plymouth have got chills and fever. Discusses his recent attack of fever, for which he...

GLC02016.035

to sister Kate

Will soon be leaving for Washington, North Carolina. Reports on the health of the soldiers; some are in the hospital but not in serious condition. Writes that he is suffering from diarrhea.

GLC02016.039

to sister Kate

Writes that although he would like to request furlough for the holidays, he feels it may be wiser to reserve his request for a time when he will really need it. Reports that Thanksgiving day was celebrated by the soldiers with a meal of hardtack and...

GLC02016.043

[Return of Captain Thomas Pierce's company of artillery in Henry Knox's regiment]

Lists the numbers of officers and soldiers who were sick, absent, on command, etc. Written from Mount Washington, state unspecified. New York inferred as state from which written based on location of the American army at that date.

GLC02437.09537

1867 Diary

Newspaper clippings inserted at beginning with Washington's General Order, July 1776 and McClellan's General Order, September 1861. Also positions of the sun and moon and on the back, a list of the original 13 states and all the signers of the...

GLC03131.16.07

Collection of WWII era Millitary documents and publications Concerning the 344th Harbor Craft Company

A collection of mostly military documents pertaining to the 344th Harbor Craft Company and their service during World War II. ost documents are related to the service of Dexter Elmer Kelpe a member of the unit. The collection consits of 420 documents...

GLC10047.03

[Physical Fitness Test and Record Card]

One Physical Fitness Test and Record Card for Omer H. Kelpe dated circa 1944.

GLC10047.03.020

"I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine!" Sticker

One round sticker wtih the text, "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine!" printed in yellow and white font on a blue background. Printed by the New York City Health Department.

GLC10071.01

"What You Need to Know After You Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine!"

One pamphlet entitled, "What You Need to Know After You Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine!" Cover is a white outline of the Statue of Liberty with a rainbow behind her. Describes side effects of the vaccine and when the second dose should be inoculated.

GLC10071.02