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to Kitty
24 December 1862
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
They are celebrating. The boys are throwing sky rockets. He missed inspection the other day. He cannot afford to send her a Christmas gift.
GLC02170.21
to William Knox
5 July 1778
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Informs his brother that he wrote a previous letter discussing the Battle of Monmouth (refer to GLC02437.00714). Writes, "I had particular reasons for not writing you a circumstantial [account] as General Lee who commanded the advanced parties has...
GLC02437.00715
February 28, 1779
Discusses the revival of the General Arnold, a ship that wrecked in December 1778. Knox had some investment in the ship, and remarks "it would be worth while to... get as much in her as will be prudent to risque," possibly referring to loading the...
GLC02437.00751
to Henry Knox
26 July 1781
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Dines with Colonel P. R. [possibly Peter R.] Livingston. Chastises Henry for not writing to her "by every possible opportunity." Remarks on Henry's birthday the previous day, and her birthday the following Thursday. Plans to depart 27 July for...
GLC02437.01091
to Capt. Majaw
25 December 1862
Ives, J.P., fl. 1862
He writes that the Resolute has returned from Alexandria and wishes the Capt. a Merry Christmas.
GLC07205.001
[Photograph of McKinley and Admiral George Dewey in a parade]
3 October 1899
Prince, George, fl. 1899
Image of a parade thrown in honor of Admiral George Dewey. Dewey stands up in the carriage, facing the crowds. President William McKinley sits beside him. A mass of people has gathered on the streets to welcome the admiral, and some lean out of...
GLC07416
to his parents and sister
26 November 1862
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
Wheeler has just marched fourteen miles to Gallatin, Tennessee and writes that he doesn't mind the marching as much as he used to. The letter is continued on Thursday, November 27th; Thanksgiving day. Wheeler writes that he will not march today but...
GLC07460.007
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
31 May 1863
Writes favorable news from Vicksburg that Grant has captured many prisoners and canons. He spent his birthday on picket while it rained all day and night. Updates his family on camp news and his activities. On a separate sheet dated Sunday evening...
GLC07460.033
28 June 1863
Thanks his family for the food they sent him and requests that they send him some emery paper (for filing his gun), tea, and pepper. Reports that Rosecrans has taken five or six hundred rebel prisoners to Nashville. Writes that rebels planted two...
GLC07460.037
6 July 1863
Wheeler reminds his family that mail isn't always regular and asks them not to panic if they don't hear from him regularly. Feels that his company would have won the barrel of beer for best drilling had Captain Fields not mixed up his orders....
GLC07460.038
December 24, 1863
Thanks his family for the gift of "goodies" he received for Christmas and hopes that he will be able to share Christmas with them after the war is over. Writes that he is very proud of his nephew Welly (Wellington Spohn) and expects to receive a...
GLC07460.066
to his brother-in-law, parents and sister
31 May 1864
Written on the battle field near Dallas, Georgia. He explains that he is unsure of what effect the army has had on the war being in Georgia but hopes that it is good. Writes that they have had all the rations they can eat and keep several days worth...
GLC07460.077
to Henry Knox Craig
25 June 1868
Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889
Expects Craig to visit in July. Mentions his son Conway Hunt. Discusses his plans for the Fourth of July, and whether Craig should travel to Maine by steamer or train.
GLC02382.043
to Abba
8 March 1865
Prentiss, Mary Y., fl. 1865
Written by a young girl to an unidentified recipient (apparently her sister), intermingling observations with gossip and flirtation. Exclaims enthusiastically about all the fun she is having. States that she attended Lincoln's second inauguration...
GLC02319
to M. S. Worth
27 December 1863
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894
General Banks informs Miss Worth of Albany, New York that "The Ladies of the North were gratefully and enthusiastically remembered by the soldiers in the Hospitals of this Department on Christmas Day ... The sweetest earthly solace that a stricken...
GLC02413
[to Texas pension recipients]
15 December 1931
Lockhart, Charley, fl. 1898-1941
Lockhart relates that since the pension fund is exhausted, he has been acquiring funds from the State Highway Investment Fund to pay pensioners. Writes "This fund is also exhausted, but as the Christmas holidays are nearing and I am desirous of...
GLC02386.04
Friendship Press, Spanish American Institute Presents Special Lincoln Day Edition
January 1952 - February 1952
Flyer for Lincoln Day Celebration
GLC08880.043
Invitation from Brown University for 150th Anniversary of Lincoln's Birthday at John Hay Library
February 16, 1959
features reproduction of photograph of Lincoln on page 1
GLC08880.044
Lincoln Day Address
1861-1877
White, Norman H., fl. 1950
GLC08880.046
Lincoln Pilgrimage and Celebration
February 10, 1917 - February 12, 1917
Kincaid, Robert L., fl. 1917-1951
GLC08880.050
The Shadow of a Great Man, An Episode of Lincoln's Day
1930
Bates, Esther Willard, fl. 1930
GLC08880.069
Announces presentation of Lincoln painting to the Governor to commemorate Lincoln's birthday
February 1954
GLC08880.095
Lincoln Day Program from the Spanish-American Institute of Gardena, CA
February 12, 1953
Spanish-American Institute of Gardena, CA
GLC08880.136
Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation Named the Last Thursday in November As a Day of Thanksgiving with Praise
26 November 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
GLC08880.154
Invitation to Sixth Annual Charity Ball on Lincoln's Birthday
February 12, 1919
GLC08880.158
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