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to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Pendleton dated Futureless, Italy, April 30, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Italy. Mentions meals and sending them 100 dollars.

GLC09997.19

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Pendleton dated Futureless, Italy, September 3, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Italy. Recounts a memory of a trip they made to New Orleans.

GLC09997.20

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Pendleton dated Futureless, Italy, September 16, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Italy. Thanks them for pictures sent to him. Notes his favorite one of his mother sitting at the piano.

GLC09997.21

Collection of WWII letters of Omer H. Kelpe, Army Air Corps.[Decimalized .001-.698.06]

Collection of letters primarily between Omer H. Kelpe and his wife Virginia Kelpe between 1942 and 1946 while he served in the Air Force at Randolph Field in Texas. He mainly wrote about his day to day life and of how much he loved her. There are...

GLC10047.01

Our 1944 Christmas

One newspaper clipping of a poem entitled, "Our 1944 Christmas." Pertains to finding religion during the war.

GLC10002.37.03

to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated December 25, 1943.

GLC10047.01.243

to Sister

Informs his sister that they have returned to their old camp ground in Georgetown. Describes a recent battle they fought, "on the other side of the Potomac," relaying stories of "balls a whizzing through the air." Reports that during the battle they...

GLC03523.08.16

to Sister

Informs sister that some of the "Baptor five Zouaves" came through his camp this morning. Reports that they were received by General George McClellan and their new Brigadier General, George Meade. Tells her that everything is quiet now. In a post...

GLC03523.08.19

to Louisa B. Terry

Writes to his sister "Lou," telling her that "Washington's Birthday passed off just the same as any other day." Reports that there are a couple of men who decided to re-enlist, "but I do not feel inclined to follow in their footsteps..."

GLC03523.08.93

to Brother

Writes to his brother, "you must read this letter yourself. And dont let none of the girls read it to you. You say your are in the first division And if that the case you can read this letter for it is big enough for a blind man to read." Instructs...

GLC03523.08.97

to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife, his "companion in life" telling her about his well-being and inquiring about her. "How did you hold Christmas and what good things did you have and where do you suppose I was well I can tel you I was in georgetown visiting sick...

GLC03523.11.03

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy and appears to be in New York. Mentions a band that came from Frederick, Maryland to play on Thanksgiving. Says that their father went to Baltimore on Friday morning...

GLC03523.21.04

to Isora Skinkle

Informs his sister that he will not be coming home on a furlough. Inquires on how her Sabbath school picnic went in Washington. Writes that there was an expedition in Louisiana to seek out the rebels. Reports that his brigade did not go on the...

GLC03523.32.21

to Esthur Monk

Writes to Cripps' mother in Greenwich, Connecticut, in the care of Mr. Benedict. Relays a message for Monk to send curtains to a family friend. Mentions having received a letter from Tousey, an acquaintance, who promises to return from Mexico soon...

GLC03587.33

to his family

Describes his thankfulness at being able to have shelter in the mansion during a snowstorm. Writes that he has filled out a Quarterly Return of Deceased Soldiers. There are reports that a soldier from the 21st Regiment froze to death in the night...

GLC03603.170

to his family

Family has received the trunk of extra clothing he has sent home and he responds to a question they asked him about a photograph of a woman that was in the trunk. Says it was merely a photograph he found and kept in hopes of returning it to its owner...

GLC03603.177

Collection of Family photographs [Decimalized .001-.916]

A collection of family photographs from the 1920s to the 1950s. the photos are not labeled so most of the subjects are unidentified. The images seem to be taken while on vacation or at events. Some include family posing together. The collection...

GLC10047.02

to his family

Reflects on the last year saying, "How little we seem to have accomplished during the last twelve months." Expresses his thankfulness for God keeping him safe and healthy. Also says that his regiment has been almost constantly on the "front" for the...

GLC03603.178

1868 Diary

Newspaper clippings inserted throughout. Almost all entries are cross written. Last entry is clear and talks of New Year's Eve celebrations.

GLC03131.16.08

1870 Diary

Records the weather.On April 17th, attends the funeral of a friend. April 28th mentions a parade to celebrate the ratification of the 15th amendment. He mentions taking Johnny to Sunday School. Many blank pages from June through December. Uses back...

GLC03131.16.10

to Emily

Describes toys recently received for Christmas. The author is a cousin of the recipient. Docketed "Blair Lee, Esq.," indicating that the author and recipient were related to Francis Preston Blair Lee, a Senator, lawyer, and social reformer from...

GLC03209.27.11

An address delivered at Lexington on the 19th (20th) of April, 1835

Second edition. Published by William W. Wheildon. Signed "John C. Lee, Esq.: With the respects of E. Everett." Everett, a Massachusetts Congressman, commemorates the heroic stand made by Massachusetts militiamen against advancing British forces on...

GLC03223.01

to Unknown

Christmas card with portrait of Countess Marya Pulowski.

GLC02766.021

to Guy Fenton

She thanks him for the Easter Card. She won't be going to London for some time and she thinks Xavier may not live very long.

GLC02766.026

The Massachusetts Society of Cinncinnati in Account current with Henry Jackson Treasurer.

The second document is a July 1, 1794 account signed by Henry Jackson, including payments made for a July 4th, 1793 "Feast" for the officers. (Costs include advertising through the publisher of the Columbian Centinel, wine and dinner.) This document...

GLC01450.627.01.02