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Elizabeth Stevenes widow being now in the 60 year of my age.

Deposition sworn before Bradstreet concerning the medical mis-treatment of her brother's son Samuel.

GLC05534

to Nellie Taft re: President McKinley, nomination, politics and campaigning

Mentions that President McKinley believes he has friends in Cincinnati. One person who he assumed was his friend would prefer to nominate someone else. Mentions that his walks on Syracuse Hill are for medical purposes.

GLC05585.03

to Alexander Johnson

Thanks Doctor Johnson for his earlier letter and papers containing, ". . . directions by which persons in whom the vital powers are suspended either by natural causes or by accident may be restored to live." Tells Johnson he will exert himself to...

GLC05586

to John Page

He is happy to hear the mutinous spirits of the soldiers have been subdued and hopes it can be prevented in the future. Remarks, "the putrid fever rages so much in the Norfolk fleet . . ." Discusses officers' commissions and appointments. Hopes...

GLC05587

to Raphael Semmes

Writes to Semmes about "my recollection of the capture of the Whaling Ship Levi Starbuck." Gives a detailed description of the events leading up to the ship's capture and the situation of the Levi Starbuck's prisoners on board -- "I most solemnly...

GLC05591

to Catherine Greene

Written by Major General Greene to his wife Catharine. Says she must be away or he would have received a letter from her. Says her last letter was very melancholy. Believes she would not leave him under this impression for a month if she feels...

GLC05624

to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney

Describes his journey from Paris to Bordeaux, where he waits to return to America. Writes with a vein of humor. Mentions that two wheels broke on the journey, but says such a fact does not need to be communicated to the Secretary of State, so the...

GLC05632

A New System of Husbandry from Many Years of Experience. . .

Title continues, ". . . with tables shewing the expence and profit of each crop : ... also many chosen receipts in physic and surgery, for the human species, and others for the cure of all sorts of cattle, to which are annexed a few hints humbly...

GLC05633

Science and health.

First edition. Published by the Christian Scientist Publishing Company. Author's name on title page is Mary Baker Glover, her maiden name. With 2 pages of errata.

GLC05648

to Sylvanus Bourne

References Bourne's letter of 23 November 1798. Writes to Bourne, American Consul in Amsterdam. Says he does not have any recent information from America. Says stories on the yellow fever in the American newspapers are distressing, but otherwise the...

GLC05656

to Marshall E. Bean

Heyerdahl responds to Bean after having taken a three month trip around the world. He shares his religious views, stating that he believes the spirit is eternal. He beleives human senses are limited, but trick us into thinking we know reality in...

GLC05508.126

to Rev. William G. Cole

Bishop Jolly writes that he hopes Cole will recover from an illness that developed on a recent trip. He attempts to dissuade Cole from taking any more trips. He assure Cole that the Episcopacy in Fraserburgh is the same as the Church of England...

GLC05508.151

[Lord have mercy on us for...]

Quotation from Dr. Bernice King's speech celebrating the birthday of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She asks the Lord's forgiveness for celebrating when so many people are without jobs or health care.

GLC05508.159

to Mrs. Hassell

Kuhlman quotes Nahum 1:7, offers a healing prayer, and urges Hassell to have faith that the Lord will cure her cancer.

GLC05508.164

to Mrs. Robertson

Apologizes for not paying her account for April and inquires whether she paid her for the last "Peptonized Cocoa." Mentions welfare of friends.

GLC05508.196

Terence James Cardinal Cooke: Some Observations by John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York

In this excerpt from a book, Cardinal O'Connor describes Cardinal Cooke as a virtuous man, who even though he was dying of cancer, never let anyone know of his suffering. Accompanied by photograph (GLC05508.198.02).

GLC05508.198.01

to Bishop Earl Hunt

Roberts writes that he heard about Hunt taking time off because of overwork. He will pray for Hunt's full recovery.

GLC05508.215

to Walter Schneider

Waters details her recent illness and hospital stay and gives thanks for the many letters of encouragement from her fans. She also discusses making Christian music. A handwritten inscription discussing her new album and personal replies to fan mail...

GLC05508.256

to unknown

Whittier writes that he is glad to see the doctrine of eternal hell and eternal suffering being abandoned. He believes that the future will provides an opportunity to turn and repent. He comments that he and his correspondent were on opposing sides...

GLC05508.261

to James W. Grimes

Worries about the defense of Washington and discusses his new position as Secretary of the Treasury. The state of the treasury is bad, his task is very complicated, and his health makes the problem worse. Worries about the safety of Washington, the...

GLC05603.01.01

Inaugural Address of President Herbert Hoover

Takes the opportunity to express "simply and directly" his "opinions...on matters of present importance." Discusses national progress, especially since World War I; the failures of the criminal justice system and his general strategy to...

GLC05612

to Maunsel White

Jackson writes from Hermitage, his estate. Thanks White for a recent present of "sugar, syrup & oranges," characterizing the oranges as "the finest I ever saw." Expresses relief that White's family escaped a dreadful disease that swept through New...

GLC05614

A Narrative of the Campaign in the Valley of the Shenandoah, in 1861

Written by former Major General Patterson, who commanded the Department of Pennsylvania from April-August 1861. This book is a weak defense of his actions in the 1861 campaign in the Shenandoah Valley. Published by John Campbell in Philadelphia...

GLC05671

to Clara Hammond McGuigan

Bell writes to Superintendent of the Mystic Oral School McGuigan about current issues in deaf education. He is waiting in Washington because he may be called to testify before a Congressional Committee concerning a bill supported by both of them...

GLC06277

[Attesting the deceased Jonathan Horton served in the army]

Attests that doctor Jonathan Horton served in as a surgeon in the military, even though his name does not appear in hospital books or on rolls. States that his widow is therefore entitled to his pension, since he died of a "putrid fever while...

GLC06199