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to Henry Knox

Expresses disappointment at not hearing from home for some time, even though he has sent several letters himself. Notes he would have written sooner but he has been expecting a visit from Knox any day. He has decided to go ahead and write since it...

GLC02437.06366

to [John Maunsell]

This appears to have been sent to British General John Maunsell, who mentioned to Knox that he would pass along letters from Brett (see GLC02437.05188). References receiving a letter "with the enclosed from your brother the Clergyman." Writes, "I...

GLC02437.05186

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements with a Mr. Delafield and a Mr. [William Stephens] Smith. Relates that two ships have recently arrived from London, but he was surprised not to receive any letters from Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Discusses his inability to...

GLC02437.05284

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's decision to relinquish to William Duer all claims to land in the "Eastern purchase." Writes, "I am at a loss to determine the reasons that governed you in this business, as they are so far different from those we had in...

GLC02437.05508

to Henry Knox

Writes to his uncle Henry Knox to ask if it would be alright if he came to Boston for Christmas and spend some days with him. Also asks for a book on geography, his skates, a blanket, a fur cap and some cravats.

GLC02437.07057

to Henry Knox

Discusses the adoption of the Constitution by the state of Massachusetts and the ensuing celebration.

GLC02437.07087

to Asa Smith

Written by William Wallace Smith to his brother Asa Smith. References receiving Smith's letter. Says he spent Thanksgiving "running round among the other camps and at dusk we got up a dress parade among the boys with a dirty torn shirt for colors and...

GLC03742.05

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes more about her Christmas shopping and Christmas plans.

GLC09414.0471

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that it is the shortest day in the year, and that he will look out for the packages Sylvia has sent. He says her observation that English expressions have been creeping out in his letters is undoubtedly true.

GLC09414.0868

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe hopes that Sylvia will receive this letter before New Year's. He is glad that she is close with Olga, and says that they should stick together.

GLC09414.0869

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe and the boys have decided to go to town for New Year's eve. Last New Year's was spent at home and he knew civilian life was to be short-lived.

GLC09414.0895

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe agrees with Sylvia that the war is pointing toward the end. He reassures her that he is in no danger. He and the boys decided to have a party at home after all, after first having a few beers in town.

GLC09414.0897

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He prays that the New Year will bring his family together again and end this "damn war." As holidays don't mean much, they had a couple of warm beers and "dynamite" coconut whiskey to celebrate New Years Eve. He hopes his...

GLC09620.153

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 21, 1943. Leonard writes that he received a card from them with a five dollar bill. It arrived late as it was sent to the wrong barrack, the address...

GLC09611.187.01

to Marco Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas Martin dated Waterbury, December 1, 1872 from Esther. Pertains to Thanksgiving dinner, her daughter Jennie attending kindergarten, reading poetry and her health.

Note: Marco Martin is formally referred to as Mrs...

GLC09832.47

to Paul H. Lobik

One greeting card from Ether Acton to Paul H. Lobik dated December 21, 1936. The greeting card features two puppies playing with a ribbon on a package under a Christmas tree.

GLC09576.110

to Paul H. Lobik

One greeting card from Elsie Jahoda to Paul H. Lobik dated December 21, 1936. The greeting card features Sailboat on a red field, and text reading, "Christmas Greetings."

GLC09576.111

to Paul H. Lobik

One greeting card from Vera to Paul H. Lobik dated December 21, 1936. The Christmas card features a house and evergreen trees covered in snow.

GLC09576.137

to Paul H. Lobik

One greeting card from Fran to Paul H. Lobik dated December 21, 1938. The Christmas card features a bus covered with snow. A crowd of people are climbing on the bus.

GLC09576.152

to Margaret Lobik

One Christmas greeting card from Paul and Marge Vance to Margaret Lobik dated December 21, 1946. Features two children skating under a ribbon spelling out greetings. On the back of the envelope are Christmas Seals featuring Van Valkenburg, Hodges...

GLC09579.015

to Florence Umbach

One greeting card from Miss Addy, Creighton, Hicks, Webb and Crouch to Florence Umbach dated December 21, 1938.

GLC09952.004

to Louise Cantrell

One greeting card from Landrum E. Cantrell to Louise Cantrell dated December 11, 1943. Written at Camp Roberts.

GLC09952.008

to Louise Walbridge

Notes that he received a piece of wedding cake. Discusses the Sanitary Commission, the sinking of the "Weehawken," and an explosion in Fort Sumter, which was followed by Union mortar fire. Sarah sent him a book entitled, "The Wife's Strategy," which...

GLC04663.28

to Louise Walbridge

Some members of the regiment went home on a recruiting campaign. Walbridge asked them to stop by the house. Reflects on the coming Christmas and Christmas past. Briefly discusses Hugo's description of the battle of Waterloo.

GLC04663.29

Order of exhibition of the fire-works, on Monday evening the first of December, 1783.

Program for a fireworks display, showing the order in which the different fireworks will be set off and prohibiting other illumination in the city on the night of the exhibition unless specially authorized. In the title, the word "first" has been...

GLC02437.10571