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to Henry Knox

Hull, commandant of West Point, reports he has ordered a general inoculation for smallpox among his soldiers due to a recent outbreak of the disease. Also relates that a "stragling woman" broke into and set fire to the block house, a post between...

GLC02437.02987

Return of the general hospital at Moorse house from the 1st to the 8th of January 1784

Cogswell, hospital mate, directs this hospital return to Major General Henry Knox. Lists admitted, discharged, deceased. Also lists numbers of those with fever, dysentery, rheumatism, epilepsy, and other conditions at the "General Hospital at...

GLC02437.02926

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for his recent sickness, especially he must ask a favor "which parental tenderness and affection constrain me to do." Has a daughter of two and a half years, an only child, who is coming to "the height of inoculation for the small-pox."...

GLC02437.03266

to Henry Knox

General Nathanael Greene writes, "I thank you for the public attention you are paying to my public Trophies; but I have been so embarrassed and perplexed in my private affairs for a long time past which originated in the progress of the War that I...

GLC02437.03251

to William North

Addressed to "Major North," William North, a Major and Inspector of the Army. Written from Fort McIntosh, located in present-day Beaver, Pennsylvania. Writes to discuss how best to equip surgeon's mates in the Fort McIntosh area. Argues that since...

GLC02437.03282

[Dr. Cochran's certificate in the case of Dr. Hortons widow]

Marked "copy." Draft in Knox's hand. Certifies that, as Surgeon General of the Army in 1777, Cochran had the right of appointing assistant surgeons when necessary, and that he did appoint Dr. Jonathan Horton as assistant to Dr. Stafford in the state...

GLC02437.03358

to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated December 14, 1942. This letter is written on Key Field, Mississippi letterhead but the return address is Madison, Wisconsin. William writes that the base is in an uproar because fifty percent...

GLC09683.05

to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Jules Grwoley to Richard Jerome Silbiger dated January 4, 1943. Jules writes that he was transferred to his current company at Camp Crowder, Missouri. He will be in basic training for four weeks and then in radio training for fourteen...

GLC09684.01

to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Jules Grwoley to Richard Jerome Silbiger dated February 10, 1943. Jules writes that he is sorry to hear Richard was in the hospital and that he has managed to avoid it so far. He finished basic and has been classified as "Radio Repair...

GLC09684.04

to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Sade Bruttman to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated January 25, 1944. Sade writes that she was shocked to hear that Dorothy needed surgery. She assures Richard he did the right thing in standing by his wife and telling the army where they...

GLC09684.19

to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Lenore Holbrooke to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated January 20, 1944. Lenore writes to Richard comments that his last letter was amusing and she is glad everything is getting better. Lenore tells him to make sure he is studying hard...

GLC09684.20

to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Sade Bruttman to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated January 28, 1944. Sade writes hoping that Dorothy is on the road to recovery. She reminds him to be careful and not get in trouble, even though she understands he wants to be with...

GLC09684.22

to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Lenore Holbrooke to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated February 8, 1944. Lenore writes to express her hope that Dorothy is doing well after her ordeal. She wonders if Dorothy is alone, or boarding with a family. She congratulates Richard...

GLC09684.23

[Letters belonging to Scott family, n.d., 1844-1888][Decimalized .01-.58]

Collection of 60 items belonging to the Scott family dated 1844-1888. Consists of correspondence between members of the Scott family who resided in Allens Grove, Wisconsin and mostly from Waterbury, Connecticut. Topics include family, illness, land...

GLC09832

To Paul H. and Margaret Frances Lobik [Decimalized .001-.111.02]

A collection of one hundred and fifty three letters, photographs and greeting cards sent to Paul H. Lobik and his wife Margaret Frances Lobik. Some letters are from service men during World War II. There are also letters from friends of Margaret...

GLC09578

[Letters to Margaret Frances Lobik][Decimalized .001-.128]

A collection of 147 items, mostly letters, to Margaret Frances Lobik, primarily correspondence from friends she made while being treated for tuberculosis at a sanatorium. This collection also contains a deck of cards, a necklace, 10 photos, 8...

GLC09579

To Mary Crist, Margaret Lobik and Paul Lobik

This letter is addressed to Mary Crist, Paul Lobik and Margaret Lobik. Reba is writing to catch everyone up on news from the family. There is one sickness, Frank, and two deathes, Ellen, and Howard. There have also been two marriages, Wright and Mary...

GLC09579.01.01

To Margaret Lobik

This postcard is an update from Thelma Westcott on her condition after going home. She mentions being sick with the flu but that she is better now. Thelma also mentions several other friends and their conditions. She said Dorothy was ill with the flu...

GLC09579.01.02

To Mary Crist, Margaret Lobik and Paul Lobik

This letter is addressed to Mary, Margaret, and Paul, and is another Crist family update from Bertha. (possibly Mary's sister and Margarets Aunt) Bertha mentions that she had been sick but is better as well as Ellens death. She also sends thanks for...

GLC09579.01.03

To Margaret Lobik

2 letters enclosed in an envelope from the Iowa State Medical Library

GLC09579.01.04

To Margaret Lobik

This letter discusses a surgery that Margaret had for a collapse of the lung, and best wishes for recovery. Jeannette also mentions her hobbies and that she joined the America Physicians Art Association. Jeanette also mentions that she entered four...

GLC09579.01.04.01

To Margaret Lobik

This letter is from Margaret's Aunt Francis, who is also glad to hear the surgery went well, and that she has Paul and Mary to take care of her.

GLC09579.01.04.02

To Margaret Lobik

A birthday greeting card to Margaret featuring a flower pot that is designed to lok as if it has been cross stitched.

GLC09579.01.05

To Margaret Lobik

This is two letters and a note card that were enclosed in one envelope to Margaret Lobik.

GLC09579.01.06

To Margaret Lobik

In this letter Aunt Frances asks after Margarets health and comments about the recent deaths in the family. She also mentions the groundhog coming out of his home and seeing his shadow which means another six weeks of winter. As well as a visit...

GLC09579.01.06.01