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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 30, 1944.

GLC09611.246

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 30, 1944.

GLC09611.245

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Thomas William Gassert to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 31, 1944.

GLC09611.247

[WWI letters of Harold] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters written by a American service man during WWI named Harold to his Mother back home. He discusses his work and life in the service.

GLC09890

to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 3, 1856. Relays that all family members are sick with fever and stomachaches. Also mentions other family members who have passed and the marriage of Maggie Manross.

GLC09832.21

to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 8, 1856. Relays that Jenny passed from typhoid fever, which has passed on to Carrie. Also mentions that their parents are not doing well.

GLC09832.22

to Father and Mother

They've been marching for four days. John Larr is currently in the hospital. He, himself has a cold and has been exempt from duty for two days. He requests a pair of boots be made for him.

GLC02173.01

to Parents

He was sick for the last two weeks but is now feeling quite well.

GLC02173.02

to Father and Mother

He has received any mail from his parents in two months but he has received mail from others. There have been a few cases of small pox. They do not know how long they'll remain in the present area.

GLC02173.03

to Parents

Many people are sick with fever and chills.

GLC02173.08

to Parents

He is writing from the hospital where there are over 200 patients. He has heard the hospital may be moved. He mentions Rebel Johnson and how he doesn't think they can catch him after the fall of Vicksburg.

GLC02173.09

to Father

He is doing extremely well. His finger is almost healed and he will be alble to join his command. He heard that John Farr died though he does not know the cause. He would like very much to go home but the chance is slim.

GLC02173.11

to Parents

He is healthy and happy because he received a lot of mail recently. Their sharp shooters are within gun shot of Fort Morgan.

GLC02173.15

to Parents

He is ill. His head hurts and he has fever and chills, all of which he thinks is the result of a severe cold. He mentions the easiness of the drills which only have to be done 2 hours a day. Was written near New Orleans, Louisiana.

GLC02173.18

to Parents

He is now in Texas. He briefly descibes the sea journey which brought him there. The water they drink is quite brackish. But the boys seem to be good health nonetheless. Written along Matagorda Bay in Texas.

GLC02173.21

to Parents

He has gained quite a bit of weight since he first went into the army. So far the Texas Rebel cavalry have lost 100 men. The report is that they are now evacuating Galveston.

GLC02173.22

to Parents

He describes being sea sick on the St. Mary. They landed and there is much washing going on, so he can't write much. Some say they will move again tomorrow.

GLC02173.26

to Father

A fellow soldier, Bob, has something wrong with one of his legs and this will affect marching. Their lieutinant has applied for a furlough and if he gets it, he can visit them.

GLC02173.30

to Father

He witnessed the burial of a fellow soldier. Many are sick in the regiment, but he is doing doing extremely well. Extremely faded.

GLC02173.31

to Parents

The heat is causing him to break out, but otherwise he is very healthy. He thought they would remain where they are but they received orders to be ready to embark at any moment. They got on a boat back to New Orleans, but it was stalled for four...

GLC02173.36

to Father

He doesn't think they will leave where they are for some time. Most of the boys are healthy but Robert Stillery has been quite sick. John has not written to him for a long time.

GLC02173.38

to Father

He compares his childhood to the present circumstances. The days are rainy and downcast. There have been a couple cases of small pox in the regiment and it may spread.

GLC02173.40

to Parents

Pages missing. He has not heard from Mollie nor Phil since they got married. They are now in the 1st brigade, 13th army corps. No new cases of small pox have been discovered.

GLC02173.44

to Berdille

Many men have bowel complaints. He took off one day to have his picture taken and he will send a copy along. He hopes to go to Medford to see Abby soon. Fred Sanderson arrived and is now enlisted in his company. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.08

to dear wife

In their current quarters there is no water except from the well so they passed by Cambridge where the the 16th regiments was stationed. They had plenty of water. He describes an examination they had to undergo in which they they stripped naked and...

GLC02182.09