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to Cordelia Williams

Condolence telegram from Grayce Salley, written to "Mrs James Williams Sr." after the death of her son LeRoi. Just below the message is handwritten, "Christiansburg Inst. Va".

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to Mrs. Cordelia Williams and Family

Condolence telegram written to the Williams family after the death of LeRoi Williams from the Local Teacher Association.

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to Mr and Mrs James Williams

Condolence telegram written to the Cordelia Williams after the death of her son LeRoi from Dorothy and Frank Tucker. A handwritten note below the message, reads "50 Miller Street Newark, N.J"

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to Cordelia Williams and Family

Condolence telegram sent to the Williams family after the death of LeRoi Williams from Mr and Mrs. George A. Moore.

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to Mrs Cordelia Williams and Family

A condolence telegram sent to Mrs. Cordelia Williams by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Williams after the death of LeRoi Williams.

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to Mrs Cordelia Williams & Family

A condolence telegram sent to Mrs. Cordelia Williams by the Gainsboro Faculty after the death of LeRoi Williams.

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to Mrs Cordia Williams

A condolence telegram sent to Mrs. Cordelia Williams by Troy P. Gorum after the death of LeRoi Williams.

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to the Williams Family

A condolence telegram sent to the Williams family by J. Cloudis Toles after the death of LeRoi Williams.

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to James Williams and Mother

A condolence telegram sent to James and Cordelia Williams by the Norfolk & Western Male Chorus after the death of LeRoi Williams.

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to H. Hamilton Williams

Telegram is from Flemmie P. Kittrell sending sympathies to H. Hamilton Williams, LeRoi's brother, on behalf of his passing. He also apologizes for not being able to say good-bye before leaving for the funeral.

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to H. Hamilton Williams

Telegram is from T. Lucille Salisbury to H. Hamilton Williams expressing sympathy for the loss of his brother, LeRoi Williams.

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to H. Hamilton Williams and Family

Telegram is from Ethel Butche and Lareme Granes to H. Hamilton Williams saying that they hope the pride he has for his brother makes the news of his death less painful.

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to Mr. and Mrs. H. Hamilton Williams and Family

Telegram is from Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Gill to Mr. and Mrs. H. Hamilton Williams and family apologizing that they could not make it to LeRoi's funeral.

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to Mrs. Cordella Williams and Family

Telegram is from the First Baptist Church Senior Choir to Mrs "Cordella" Williams and her family sending sympathies for the loss of LeRoi Williams.

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to the Williams family

Telegram sent to the Williams family by the Walker family, after the death of LeRoi Williams. The telegram expresses sympathy and mentions "a great loss to both our families." This is most likely from the family of Lt. William H. Walker, the other...

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to Mrs. Cordelia Williams

Sympathy telegram sent to Cordelia Williams by "Mae and family," after the death of LeRoi Williams.

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Body of a German Aviator in His Wrecked Machine Back of the French Lines.

A dead German aviator lies upside down amongst the wreckage of his plane. On the right side, there are troops of French soldiers.

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"Through sickly shrapnel-sown meadows reaped by death alone."

A view of a deep trench and a sheet extending down over what is likely a hideaway for soldiers. On the ground above the trench, two soliders lay dead or dying. Another soldier crouches next to one of the bodies, tending to him.

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"And Now We Lie in Flanders' Fields." Vallee Foulon, France.

A military cemetery, for fallen soldiers in World War I, in the mountains of Northern France.

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His Last Fight--"See he lies, death staring from his eyes"--Somewhere in France.

A dead soldier, his nationality is unable to identify as his helmet is missing and his uniform obscured by rubble, lies at the bottom of a trench.

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French Mine Explosion under Enemy Trenches

A soldier looks across a desolate field at smoke billowing from an exploding German trench.

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Human Wreckage in No Man's Land, Chemin des Dames, France.

The skeleton of a British soldier lies on the site of the battle at Chemin des Dames in France

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Sacrificed on Altar of German Militarism- Arrival of Dead at Military Cemetary, Villers au Bois, France

This photograph shows men pushing a wagon that is meant to carry the dead. There also lies a man who died in battle. The description on the photograph mentions that after WWI there were many fatherless children and widows.

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Internment of the Fallen Brave in the Cemetary at Villers au Bois, France

In this photograph are men gathered, including a priest, around a grave with dead men. Fallen men more often than not were put into mass graves. The region of Villers-au-Bois saw a lot of fighting during the war.

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Sanitary Work of the Battle Line- Disinfectin the Ruins with Patent Spray

This photograph shows a medical worker spraying disinfectant on the battle field. He has a red cross band on his arm. There is a lot of rubble and destruction in the background. With all the death and destruction, battle fields were breeding grounds...

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Grave of Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt, Buried by Germans where He Fell

An American soldier stands mourning at the grave of Quentin Roosevelt, the youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt.

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"And the Trench Was a Reeking Shambles," German Dead in the La Bassee Area.

German soldiers lie dead and dying behind a trench in La Basse, part of the Battle of Flanders.

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Strong Concrete German Position and Victims after the Battle of Menin Road

Dead German soldiers lie behind the damaged fortification of a trench in Flanders, Belgium at the Battle of Menin Road.

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Where Hell Was Loosed; War's Indescribable Desolation and Unburied Victims, Lens.

A desolate, ravaged battlefield with the bodies of dead soldiers in Lens, France.

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No Man's Land near Lens, France.

A scene of torn up countryside, dead soldiers, and destroyed trees outside of Lens, France.

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Proud Men of the North Who Fought on Flander's Fields.

Two dead Scottish soldiers lie on the battlefield.

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"Always against the People! Gov. Grover Cleveland, the chief of adulterators!!"

One pamphlet entitled, "Always against the People! Gov. Grover Cleveland, the chief of adulterators!!" Printed in 1884 by J.S. Goldsmith. Item was printed to oppose Grover Cleveland's bid for President based on his veto of an anti-food adulteration...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 19, 1944. Susan writes leonard that it has been a month since she was last able to write him. She describes the symptoms she has been feeling as well...

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William M. Hogentogler

One newspaper clipping dated January 19, 1944. Clipping contains an obituary for William M. Hogentogler. William was 37 when he died he left his wife Lillian Hogentogler and daughter Betty Jane Hogentogler. He also left four brothers Joseph...

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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.

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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.

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Two Brothers Fallen

A tribute to Captain Asbel Fairchild Duncan and Fidelio Hughes Duncan, both of whom died in Winchester after getting wounded in battle.

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to Father and Mother

Daniel Wright paid them a visit recently. William sent lots of mail with him. One soldier in the company died recently, leaving behind a wife and children.

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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.

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to Father

He mentions a Capt. Leonard, whom he thinks every one will like because he is a very sociable gentleman. In Mississippi, the regiment has won most battles

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to Father

It is reported that they are going to New Orleans next. One of his fellow soldiers accidentally drowned himself the other day when he went down to the river to swim.

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to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

The Rebels acknowledged a loss of 200 men while their side did not lose more than 20, but many were captured and wounded. He gives suggestions for boots and an overcoat he wants made for him.

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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.

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to Father

He talks of how the newspaper falsely reported the details of a battle. Gen. Moulton was killed during the battle. This morning the news is good: Gen. Grant is confident of capturing Richmond. He says the Rebels have brought everything on themselves.

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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.

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to ones at home

Mobile is visible from where they are now. There have been three wounded men but no losses. he got their letters.

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[Document granting Wyman Stone a furlough]

Furlough document includes illustrated envelope of a woman sewing beneath the flag and newspaper clipping relating to the interment of Mrs. Winthrop E. Stone, wife of a former Purdue president.

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to dear wife

Serens became violently ill while on guard. They thought it was cholera but in the morning he was feeling just fine. In other news, The Captain was questioned about the non-comissioned officers. Letter includes a short poem that begins: "Juliana...

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to Berdille

He refers to a Charley that died and he hopes the disease does not spread to his compsny.. He is sorry a Mr. Young could not find work in Templeton. He describes how they stand guard and what they might encounter. Was written near Annapolis Junction...

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to Berdille

He lays in bed all day and night and this aggravates him. He says the Rebels do not take suck good care of their wounded and left one man with his leg cut off alone to die.

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