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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

Christmas Envelope

Features red pointsetta.

GLC02740.66

to Henry Knox

The authors, writing on behalf of the Charitable Irish Society, have found that Knox is a member of that institution. Write to inquire as to whether he would like to continue his membership. Also, they invite him to the "celebration of the...

GLC02437.07923

[Request to deliever one quart of wine]

William Knox asks that the bearer be given a quart of wine both on 24 April of an unknown year and another on Easter Monday of an unknown year. Signed twice by William.

GLC02437.08381

to sister Kate

Letter is entitled "My Christmas gift to Kate". Describes his walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Christmas shopping season. Visits the navy yard and barracks with his friend Russ and remarks that Uncle Sam does not consider Christmas a...

GLC02016.002

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

to sister Kate

Writes that he spent Christmas on a boat in Washington, North Carolina with other soldiers, most of which were drunk. He had Christmas dinner with Phillip Forrester. Has befriended a widower in Washington who is originally from Pennsylvania....

GLC02016.045

to his aunt

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Writes on the anniversary of Washington's birthday and likens his service as a soldier to those of Washington and his men. Strongly expresses his feelings against the rebels and their...

GLC02016.075

The Night Before Christmas

One edition of "The Night Before Christmas" written by Clement C. Moore. Illustrated by Elizabeth MacKinstry.

GLC09620.427

The Christmas Iced Cookies

One letter addressed to Betsy, Mary, Pat and Allison from Hedwig Koenig related to the story behing a Christmas cookie recipe.

GLC09620.428

[Cookie cutters and sugar cookie recipes]

Items belonging to Shiela Stone gifted by Hedwig Koenig. Consists of 9 cookie cutters, and two cookie recipes.

GLC09620.429

to Sheila

One letter addressed to Sheila Stone from Hedwig Koenig related to cookie recipes.

GLC09620.429.01

Reese Animal Cookies

One recipe for Reese Animal Cookies.

GLC09620.429.02

Reese Family Animal Cookies

One recipe for Reese Family Animal Cookies.

GLC09620.429.03

[Bunny cookie cutter]

One silver cookie cutter with a handle in the shape of a bunny.

GLC09620.429.04

[Penguin cookie cutter]

One silver cookie cutter with a handle in the shape of a penguin.

GLC09620.429.05

[Cat cookie cutter]

One silver cookie cutter with a handle in the shape of a cat.

GLC09620.429.06

[Goose cookie cutter]

One silver cookie cutter with a handle in the shape of a goose.

GLC09620.429.07

[Man with a hat cookie cutter]

One silver cookie cutter in the shape of a man in a hat.

GLC09620.429.08

[Woman with a hat cookie cutter]

One silver cookie cutter in the shape of a woman in a hat.

GLC09620.429.09

[Bird cookie cutter]

One silver cookie cutter in the shape of a bird.

GLC09620.429.10

[Diamond cookie cutter]

One silver cookie cutter in the shape of a diamond.

GLC09620.429.11

[Star cookie cutter]

One silver cookie cutter in the shape of a star.

GLC09620.429.12