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to Florence Morrison
2 November 1864
Morrison, James A., fl. 1862-1864
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated November 2, 1864. Written at Elmira General Hospital.
GLC03523.41.132
15 November 1864
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated November 15, 1864. Written at Elmira General Hospital.
GLC03523.41.133
19 November 1864
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated November 19, 1864. Written at Elmira General Hospital
GLC03523.41.134
to Father
January 17, 1865
Unknown
One unsigned letter to Father dated January 7, 1865. Regarding the death of James A. Morrison.
GLC03523.41.135
To James A. Morrison
8 August 1864
Perry, Rebecca, fl. 1864
One letter from Rebecca Perry to her son James A Morrison dated August 8, 1864. Addressed to her wounded son.
GLC03523.41.140
to Friend John
circa 1863-1865
unknown, fl. 1863-1865
One letter addressed to Friend John. Written from hospital.
GLC03957.78
Permission passes
13 December 1864
Palmer, I.N., fl. 1864
One document allowing the bearer to pass within city limits, signed by I.N. Palmer dated December 13, 1864.
GLC03857.68.02
8 October 1863
Woodworth, Jan C., fl. 1864
One document allowing the bearer to pass within camp lines, signed by Jan C. Woodworth dated October 8, 1863.
GLC03857.68.03
to Paul H. Lobik
6 July 1940
Lobik, Margaret, 1919-1983
One letter from Margaret Lobik to Paul H. Lobik dated July 6, 1940. Marge is writing from a sanatorium where she is being treated for tuberculosis.
GLC09576.167
23 July 1940
One letter from Margaret Lobik to Paul H. Lobik dated July 23, 1940. Marge is writing from a sanatorium where she is being treated for tuberculosis.
GLC09576.168
7 November 1940
One letter from Margaret Lobik to Paul H. Lobik dated November 7, 1940. Marge is writing from a sanatorium where she is being treated for tuberculosis.
GLC09576.169
to Marcia and Cous
17 September 1943
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated September 17, 1943. Pertains to receiving letters. Mentions that a friend of Naomi's had become pregnant through artificial insemination.
GLC09662.470
10 October 1943
One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated October 10, 1943. Pertains to fishing off the coast of Sicily, a prank pulled on one of the men, and family updates. Mentions his opinion on Marcia and Warren attempting to...
GLC09662.479
21 August 1945
Petter, Charles K., fl. 1845-1958
One letter from Charles K. Petter to Paul H. Lobik dated August 21, 1945. Regarding Margaret Lobik's admission to the Lake County Tuberculosis Sanatorium at the end of September 1945.
GLC09576.171
18 October 1945
One letter from Margaret Lobik to Paul H. Lobik dated October 18, 1945. Marge is writing from a sanatorium where she is being treated for tuberculosis.
GLC09576.172
23 October 1945
One letter from Margaret Lobik to Paul H. Lobik dated October 23, 1945. Marge is writing from a sanatorium where she is being treated for tuberculosis.
GLC09576.173
29 October 1945
One letter from Margaret Lobik to Paul H. Lobik dated October 29, 1945. Marge is writing from a sanatorium where she is being treated for tuberculosis.
GLC09576.174
31 October 1945
One letter from Margaret Lobik to Paul H. Lobik dated October 31, 1945. Marge is writing from a sanatorium where she is being treated for tuberculosis.
GLC09576.175
15 November 1945
One letter from Margaret Lobik to Paul H. Lobik dated November 15, 1945. Marge is writing from a sanatorium where she is being treated for tuberculosis. Discusses her feeling after surgery as a treatment for her tuberculosis.
GLC09576.176
1 August 1940
Loeb, Ludwig, fl. 1937-1943
One letter from Ludwig M. Loeb to Paul H. Lobik dated August 1, 1940.
GLC09578.006.01
5 April 1934
Hlobik, John, fl. 1934
One letter from John Hlobik to Paul H. Lobik dated April 5, 1934. Pleads for forgiveness and wishes to see Paul, his son, and the rest of the family.
GLC09577.22
from Jonathan Bunnell
26 October 1864
Bunnell, Jonathan, fl. 1862-1864
One letter from Jonathan Bunnel dated October 26, 1864. Related to Bunnell being wounded.
GLC05195.163
to Mahala F. Page
16 June 1864
Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865
One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated "On the bank of the James River opisit Fort Powhelton," June 16, 1864.
GLC06359.05
to Wallace Mitchell
10 December 1862
Hutchinson, Uretta D., fl. 1862
One letter addressed to Wallace Mitchell from Uretta D. Hutchinson dated December 10, 1862. Pertains to working as a governess and updates of the family. She describes her pay and the children, and mentions how Thanksgiving was celebrated.
GLC08334.25
The Freeman [Volume 8, No. 29 (July 11, 1896)]
11 July 1896
The Freeman (Indianpolosi, Ind.) 1884-1927
One issue of The Freeman printed in Indianapolis dated July 11, 1896. Contains news highlighting contributions of the Black communities in Indiana. Front page contains a portrait of Booker T. Washington who had just graduated from Harvard University...
GLC09969
to Mother
4 November 1863
Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?
in very feeble health. in camp two miles from Brandy Station. asks her to send him all kinds of food.
GLC08300.20
9 November 1863
very weak. hoping for a furlough. if he doesn't get one, he will ask for a transfer to Raleigh.
GLC08300.21
16 November 1863
still weak, but a little better. would like to hear of someone that escaped their company so he can write to them. learned that they are fighting again on the Rappiaan.
GLC08300.22
8 January 1864
came into Raleigh with Henry Barrow. now in robust health. twelve miles from Orange. some of the boys are getting furlough and there is one case of small pox.
GLC08300.23
to Mrs. Ann E. Lowry
24 September 1864
Saunders, J.H., fl. 1862
informs her that her son was wounded and has lost a leg.
GLC08300.42
4 October 1864
assures his mother that he is doing fine considering the circumstances. he is treated well and has plenty to eat. A.C McKinney came to visit him
GLC08300.43
13 October 1864
the doctor says he is doing very well. still afraid that Rob has been killed.
GLC08300.44
6 November 1864
his wound is healing very nicely. will be able to get out of bed soon. glad she is doing well with the farm. asks her to save some apples for him.
GLC08300.47
17 November 1864
upset his wound is not yet healed, so he may not be home yet for Christmas. his one consolation is that he'll be able to stay. writes "what am I now, but a poor and aged soldier, a cripple for life..." but is thankful he survived.
GLC08300.48
24 November 1864
his wound is now nearly healed and soon it won't be so painful. still worried about Rob.
GLC08300.49
4 December 1864
the wound is healed but he has an absess so it it is very painful. still fears he won't be home in time for Christmas.
GLC08300.50
to Aunt Ann E. Lowry
February 21, 1865
Frazer, Dorothy F., fl. 1865
wants to hear from Aunt Sarah and the boys. heard that John is sickly.. Abner Walker's wife is likely to die
GLC08300.51
to Maria
8 October 1864
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
writes that she is a very good business woman. read in the paper that they will repair the Orange and Alexandria railroad. has been sleeping on the ground in the open air. his stomach has been acting up. Written at Fisher's Hill
GLC08311.23
30 October 1864
waiting for his friend Levi to get a leave of absence. talks about his cook. writes that his ankles are bad and has had a doctor look at them.
GLC08311.25
23 April 1865
writes that it will be quite a while before they are discharged. describes the land and the weather. lists how many wagons and ambulances they have.
GLC08311.41
to Annis, Lida and Johnny
1865
asks Annis to learn to write better than he can and to be careful with her eyes. intructs her to be grateful for her education. tells Lida and Johnny to play with chickens and horses.
GLC08311.43
January 26, 1867
Mother, fl. 1860-1867
Kulduh is very sick. Charlie comes up with various treatments. mentions Aunt Philena's health as well. thanks Edward for the sweet potatoes.
GLC08311.52
[Diary of Simon Mower Whistler]
9 August 1862- 14 May 1863
Whistler, Simon M., fl. 1904
GLC08362.04
5 April 1865- 5 October 1865
GLC08362.06
to Husband and Son
5 November 1861
writes that she has been sick for four weeks and has not been outside. Bacon has been to see her four times and was here today.
envelope features man holding flag with eagle.
GLC08413.18
The Soldier's Camp Companion
1861-1865
S.C. Rickards and Company, fl. 1861-1865
Title continues: "Containing the most important information in relation to the Soldiers' Duty, Pay, Rations, Allowances, County (in money and Land), how to apply for it, who is entitled to it, &c. Compiled from the late U S Laws, with Advices and...
GLC08442.06
A hot day
1876
Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895
Marked "Plate 27." Group of five images. Upper left is titled "A Hot Day," and depicts soldiers grouped about a gun in position, and sleeping under a shelter. Upper right is titled "Beef Steak Rare," and shows a grizzled soldier in camp holding a...
GLC08653.15
[Lincoln endorsement on autograph letter signed of David Davis]
February 18, 1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Autograph letter dated 14, February 1865 and signed by David Davis addressed to a man named Stuart. Davis informs Stuart of the death of Isaac Funk, Funk's wife, and his brother Jesse. States that Isaac died without a will and left a large estate....
GLC00496.049
[Appointment of Robert S. Falconer to Surgeon's Mate in the U.S. Navy]
March 28, 1820
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Countersigned by Secretary of Navy Smith Thompson. Registered by John H. Sherburne. Document says President Monroe has nominated, and the Senate has consented to, the appointment of Robert S. Falconer to Surgeon's's Mate in the U.S. Navy. Includes...
GLC00496.068
to unknown
September 23, 1820
Written by Monroe as President to an unknown recipient. He is anxious about Samuel Gouverneur, his son-in-law and private secretary, and his child, perhaps because they are ill. Sent down letters with John Coburn because there was no mail going out...
GLC00496.070
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