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to George Washington

Lets Washington know that he received his message concerning clothing for the troops over the winter and the resolves of Congress thanking General [Robert] Howe and his detachment. Notes that he enclosed a weekly return of the troops. Discusses the...

GLC02437.10163

to George Washington

Written from Fort Washington, near present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Battle report providing extensive details of the defeat of General [Arthur] St. Clair at the hands of the Miami Indians on the Northwest Frontier. Docketed by George Washington.

GLC02437.05233

to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Discusses camp conditions and illnesses. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.01

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

[Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Signed by Walker, commanding Company B, 9th Louisiana Volunteers.

GLC08649.09

to Robert L. Stone

A thank you note from Howard C. Petersen who just became Assistant Secretary of War.

Post-Script- He asks that Bob let him know if he can do anything to get Bob a regular army commission.

GLC09620.192

to parents

Has thought of a few more things they should put in his box, among them "a good tin-plated iron spoon" and a couple of plates. Also wants a towel, a coffee cup, and something "to fry pork in this winter." Is thinking of having his overcoat lined...

GLC09355.032

to parents

Has time to write more now. "We are quite comfortably situated." The bunks are one on top of the other, "steamboat style." Most of the time needed to build it is spent cutting and hauling the wood necessary for it. Considers the last movements before...

GLC09355.033

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Thanks them both for the "swell birthday letters and for the over-generous check." He had his first pass and went to Hollywood. They "did a little drinking and saw some entertainment," but his birthday didn't feel like his...

GLC09620.068

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note telling his parents that he's off post for dinner with some friends. He writes it's good to have a break.

The image on the card is of actress Tyra Vaughn who is performing at the "Earl Carroll Theatre...

GLC09620.074

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 31, 1943. Leonard writes that half the men in his barracks are on leave so it is really quiet. He took advantage of it to do laundry but needs to...

GLC09611.194

[Diary of John L. Barnes, a POW and sergeant in 149th Pennsylvania Volunteers, "Bucktails"]

In the early part of the diary, Barnes writes of frequent drills, hearing firing, corps reviews, pickets, various correspondence (especially with his wife), and, on 9 March, playing ball. There is battle content on 6-7 February, 5-14 May (possible...

GLC07344

to Henry Knox

Bushnell signs as Captain, Sappers and Miners. Gives his account of a situation involving Captain Lieutenant Taulman and Kirkpatrick. The two soldiers disobeyed his orders concerning their baggage and he had to arrest them. Refer to GLC02437.01788...

GLC02437.10514

Return of Quartermaster General's stores on hand at West Point 31 August 1782

Lists land transportation, water transportation, camp equipment, etc.

GLC02437.10508

to Sister

Discusses his sister's trip to Washington, which is possibly to visit a suitor named Willie, noting that he himself may not be granted a pass to come up and see her. Details that they have been sleeping in Sibley tents, which are very good quarters...

GLC03523.08.88

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated December 1, 1977.

GLC09573.02.169

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated December 11, 1977. Pertains to day-to-day activities. Mentions that Kathy took school pictures.

GLC09573.02.176

[Diary of an African American soldier in 8th Regiment United States Colored Troops, Company G]

Woodlin's brief entries describe camp life, his service with the regimental band as a horn player, several battles, the weather, equal pay with white soldiers, and the famous 54th Massachusetts Regiment, among many other topics. He describes his...

GLC06599

[Permission for John Thornton]

Allows Thornton to pass with his wife and child to the quarters of the [4th?] artillery regiment stationed at Newton, Pennsylvania.

GLC02437.09550

to his nephew, Wellington

Writes about what life is like in the army. He states that the troops usually sleep outside and never have more than a thick blanket between him "and the sky." He does not want his nephew to have to go to war and if he comes home he will tell him why...

GLC07460.116

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated March 28, 1978.

GLC09573.02.213