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to Eleanor Hammond

He and Fayette are healthy, but Joseph is "grunting some." Hopes this letter will find her and Oscar in good health. Very rainy at camp; it has rained for three days straight. Waiting to take part in the review that will take place on the 23rd and...

GLC09273.46

to Annie

writing from the hospital. describes the battle of Bull Run. ends up getting wounded in the arm.

GLC09354.11

to Annie

has the use of three fingers in his right hand. heard that her father and brother have enlisted. recovering.

GLC09354.12

to parents

Received a letter from them last night. Generally, when they mail a letter on a Monday, it arrives on a Thursday. Is happy to read their letters no matter how long they are. Is no longer working for the General Court Martial. The division...

GLC09355.041

[Affadavit regarding his imprisonment]

Details events of his imprisonment on the African coast, along with Patrick Kelly and Manoel Ackmore, all sailors in the United States Navy. Affidavit relates the arrest of these three sailors after a scuffle with Portuguese soldiers and discusses...

GLC00722.29

Orders No. 47

Signed by L. Thomas. "Col. Clarke, 2nd Brigade" inscribed on back. Pertains to the management and expansion of the hospital in Jalapa, Mexico.

GLC00911.77

to Albert S. Pratt

Letter written from Head Quarters, 10th Army Corps. "...you wanted to know what my duty was hear well it is to take men coming from hospitals to thear division commanders an take deserters from the rebs to Genl Butlers..."

GLC01003.03.05

[Lincoln endorsement on a letter from Samuel Holloway]

Letter written by Samuel Holloway to Abraham Lincoln requesting release of his son George W. Holloway, a prisoner of war. States that his son was induced to join the Confederate Army without his knowledge. He is now in the hospital and will not...

GLC04484

Register of sick and wounded soldiers Ward H Armory Square Hospital

"Ward H" written on cover. First four pages contain bookkeeping notes from October 1862. Rest of the document contains lists of patients at the hospital from December 1862 through August 1865. The last few pages contain various notes. Each sick...

GLC04485

Successful intermediate excision of the head, neck and trochanters of the right femur.

One undated photograph entitled, "Successful intermediate excision of the head, neck and trochanters of the right femur," tatken by Charles Milton Bell. Image is of Private Hugh Wright of New Jersey. Printed description on verso describes Wright's...

GLC05111.01.0032

Simple fracture of the middle third of the left femur, united without deformity.

One photograph entitled, "Simple fracture of the middle third of the left femur, united without deformity," taken by Charles Milton Bell dated August 1865. Image is of Lieutenant A. W. Starkweather of Indiana, who was thrown from his horse at Black...

GLC05111.01.0033

[Quartermaster's Hospital]

A print of a photograph of a two-story building bearing sign "Quartermasters Hospital," flanked on either side by two one-story buildings An ambulance is stopped in front of the building. Several men pose in the photograph and an United States flag...

GLC05111.01.0139

[Quartermaster Hospital]

A print of a photograph showing three hospital buildings behind a white picket fence. Dirt road in the foreground. A United States flag flies in front of the two story building which bears the sign "Quartermasters Hospital." Graphite inscription on...

GLC05111.01.0140

[Harewood Hospital with view of capitol building in background]

A print of a photograph of Harewood Hospital, Washington, DC. View of 12 rectangular buildings comprising the hospital. Water tower can be seen to the left of the image, along with part of the white fence that bordered the hospital. Most of the...

GLC05111.01.0141

Harewood (i.e. Mt. Pleasant) Hospital, Washington, D.C.

A print of a large hospital complex in background, including water tower, flagpole and white fence bordering the complex. A large number of medical tents occupy the right hand side of the photograph. Two officers and a civilian gentlemen converse in...

GLC05111.01.0169

Lodge of the Sanitary Commision

Title from inscription on verso. Image of three hospital buildings, two on the left side of the image and one on the right side. Recuperating soldiers occupy the center of the image. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation: "1201 XXIX...

GLC05111.01.0443

Harewood Hospital, Washington, D.C.

The image shows a cluster of white hospital buildings situated on top of a hill. Inscription on verso: "General View of Harewood Hospital, Washington, D.C." and "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XXXI" and "1014." Deleted numeric notation on...

GLC05111.01.1060

Portrait photo vignette of Clara Barton [cabinet card]

The image shows a profile vignette of Clara Barton, looking to her right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Anthony, Successor to New Photo. Art Co., 905 Penn. Ave. Washington, D.C." Inscriptions on verso: "Clara Barton" and "The New Photographic...

GLC05111.01.1342

Union refreshment saloon [in paper case]

Image shows busy street corner with large crowd gathered at Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon in Philadelphia. Imprint on flap of case "With the Compliments of the Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee. See back of Photograph." Ink inscription on...

GLC05111.02.0982

to William Jackson

In the letter, he recounts his visit to a photographer in St. Anthony who has yet to send him his photos after two months; this has sorely "vexed" him. He talks about the trip the regiment is about to make to Devils Lake in the northern Dakota...

GLC00203.05

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson writes this letter from a camp hospital, and informs Bill that he has the ague (fever) and had the shakes terribly the night before. His fever is broken, though, and he is not in danger, just weakened by the fever, and wants to return...

GLC00203.14

Postcard of thanks to nurse at hospital

Written as President to a nurse at George Washington University Hospital

GLC02793.115

to Joseph K. Dixon

Written on stationery of The Roosevelt Hospital, with one written correction.

GLC03911.02

Richmond hospital. [1865 ca.]

Two Federal soldiers stand guard outside a three story, white, stone building. Men in light-colored frock coats stand in archways in front of the building.

GLC05111.01.0288

Surgeons HQ, 3rd Division, 9th Corps, [Petersburg, VA.] [August 1864 ca.] [red mount]

Identification from the sign on the pole above the officers. Also, inscription reads the same.

GLC05111.01.0318

Ambulance convoy at rest on its way to hospital at City Point, Va. [1864 ca.]

The first few ambulances have the rear flaps closed, while the three closest to the camera have the flaps open. Later pencil inscription on verso says "July 1863" but the bare trees and donned great coats indicates probably a winter scene. Numeric...

GLC05111.01.0402

Field Hospital, 1st Divison, 2nd Army Corps, Brandy Station. [Feb. 1864 ca.] [copy 2]

The image shows a camp consisting of rough cabins with tents stretched over them as roofs. The soldiers are posed in front of the structures. Note the woman standing in the midst of the soldiers on the right hand side of the image.
See GLC 5111.01...

GLC05111.01.0508

Field Hospital, 1st Divison, 2nd Army Corps, Brandy Station. [Feb. 1864 ca.] [variant]

The image shows a camp consisting of rough cabins with tents stretched over them as roofs. The soldiers are posed in front of the structures. Note that in this image, there are fewer people and the woman stands apart from the soldiers.
See GLC 5111...

GLC05111.01.0509

Men and wagons of the Engineer Corps ambulance train, Falmouth, Va. [April 1863 ca.]

A line of wagons stretches across the image engineers at the head of the teams and drivers seated in the wagons. The wagon covers bear the castle insignia of the engineers. A flag is flying on the left side of the image. Inscripton on verso: "Gardner...

GLC05111.01.0552

Zouaves demonstrating removal of wounded men from field in ambulance. [1864 ca.]

Staged photograph of Zouaves demonstrating the removal of wounded men and placing them in an ambulance. Zouaves could be members of the 114th Pennsylvania Regiment. Location possibly in Virginia. Note on back: "Manner of removing wounded from the...

GLC05111.01.0212

Union Second Corps field hospital, Gettysburg, PA. 9-11 July 1863 ca.

Taken by Gutekunst. Accompanying text panel reads: "Scenes from the battlefield at Gettysburg, PA. Second Corps Hospital. Christian Commission tents in the foreground. This hospital contains 2,500 wounded." Dr. Justin Dwinell, 106th Penn. Infantry...

GLC05111.01.0228

Union Second Corps field hospital, Gettysburg, PA. 9-11 July 1863 ca.

Taken by Gutekunst. A civilian man wearing an unusually patterned, light colored frock coat is standing fourth from the left of the lone woman. This same man can be seen in GLC 511.01.0228 standing left of the tree immediately in front of the large...

GLC05111.01.0229

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

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 3, No. 9, April 1946]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, April 1946" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights...

GLC09640.265

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 3, No. 9, July 1946]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, July 1946" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights...

GLC09640.266

to William N. Haskell

One typed letter from Arthur Ruhl to William N. Haskell dated Ufa, Russia, June 27, 1922. Pertains to travelling through Moscow districts; Samara, Ufa and Orenburg. Describes transportation methods, representation in the districts and turmoil between...

GLC09761.11

to Mary Marbery

One letter addressed to Mary Marbery from her brother, William Marbery dated Summit House Hospital, November 11. He relays financial woes to her as well as expressing happiness that Abraham Lincoln has been elected as president to the United States...

GLC09826

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe visited Mrs. Malcolm's other daughter Carol in the hospital. He also went to Scarbourough, had lobster, and took the girls out for Chinese.

GLC09414.1429

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe request the details on Bill Burke being in the hospital. He also says that he has not heard from Jack but suspects a letter is on the way. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1490

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe described the farewell banquet, and how he went to a cafe afterwards. He also visited Marty in the hospital, and went to the movies the next night.

GLC09414.1512

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe did not do much today, he went and saw Marty in the hospital. Once he is transferred out of the company, a period of indeterminate waiting will begin. He also asks if Sylvia has moved into Marge's apartment yet.

GLC09414.1513

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to a "Halfway House." He also reports that Marty is out of the hospital.

GLC09414.1514

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he doesn't understand the process of getting men home, and writes the process is not very efficient and consists of a lot of paperwork. They will leave Marseilles on Oct. 20th and then go to the Calas staging area. There they will get on a...

GLC09414.1516

to children (Sylvia, Mad)

Sylvia's father writes that he heard that aunt Fanny is going into the hospital for treatment. He also says that he thinks David might be going to Julliard one day, and writes that it has been cloudy and rainy lately.

GLC09414.1587

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia, in which she writes about her grades, his sister's birthday party, and her ailing uncle.

GLC09571.28

Bringing in Wounded on French Front after Battle Ablain St. Nazaire

Soldiers surround a wounded man lying on a stretcher at a first aid camp near Albain St. Nazaire in France.

GLC09584.118

Bringing in the Wounded "On Stretchers Stiff and Bleared with Blood"

Four wounded men lie on stretchers at a first aid station, awaiting medical attention.

GLC09584.119

French Field Hospital--Locating Bullet With X-Ray Machine

Two army surgeons use an X-Ray to locate a bullet in a wounded soldier at a French Field Hospital.

GLC09584.122

Ghastly Glipse of Wounded Belgians in Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium

In this photpograph is a man who is very seiously injured. He has bandages covering his face and hands. There is a nurse sitting by his side and two other wounded soldiers who look like they are in a better condition in the background. Women who...

GLC09584.123

to Father

Squads in hundreds of rebel prisoners are coming in. Hospitals are full of both Union and Confederate soldiers but he remains healthy.

GLC07705.101

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he is going to a masquerade party soon and last Monday he went to a surprise party.

GLC07705.316

to Richard H. Jackson

He requests his knapsack.

GLC07705.317

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that that he is very well and describes various tomfoolery such as dressing up in women's clothes and running out in the street where he talked to another girl and told her to call him Alice,

GLC07705.318

to Richard H. Jackson

They had a ball recently and he met a young lady there called Miss Chambers. There was also a party at Miss Hilton's.

GLC07705.322

to Richard H. Jackson

Maxwell mainly talks about the young ladies that are now in his acquaintance.

GLC07705.324

to Richard H. Jackson

Maxwell informs him that the ladies of Frederick think of him as a nice, handsome young fellow and they all wish he was back to spend Christmas and New Year's with them.

GLC07705.327

to Richard H. Jackson

He describes what he did last Christmas Eve.

GLC07705.334

to Richard H. Jackson

Since he returned over 5,000 patients have been admitted to the hospital. He received a letter from Davis recently and has received a furlough he didn't even ask for.

GLC07705.366

[24 WWII letters] [Decimalized .01 - .24]

24 WWII letters to Richard Jerome Silbiger and Dorothy Silbiger from various family members and friends. The letters are dated from 1943-1944. The letters cover a number of topics including military training, camp life, and marriage.

GLC09684

[Collection of photographs related to Black military troops, 1914-1948][Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of photographs dated approximately 1914-1948. Consists of ten photographs that depict Black soldiers who served during World War I and World War II. Also include are images that show the life of integrated troops.

GLC09720

Hospital Corps School Class 43

One photograph of the United States Navy's Hospital Corps School, Class 43 dated 1948. Pictured is an integrated class featuring African American corpsmen in the second row.

GLC09720.01

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions her father who has become depressed again shortly after returning from the hospital, then responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0447

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells the story of a man called into the army whose wife was pregnant. He wanted to keep his first baby a secret so he had the hospital authorities inform him in code. He also realizes that he and Sylvia were playing the same game at the same...

GLC09414.0781

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that their long association has certainly influenced their channels of thought. He asks where the newspapers are that he requested Sylvia send him (the PM and NY Times). He enjoyed his recent Thanksgiving dinner immensely. He also mentions...

GLC09414.0866

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just got in from playing softball., he asks Sylvia if she has been looking at the moon. He inquiries about Joe and expresses a longing to visit Ben Weinstein in the hospital and meet with Harry Kramer.

GLC09414.1018

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe informs Sylvia that Jack is in the hospital with a foot infection. He congratulates her on finally getting to bed at a reasonable hour.

GLC09414.1090

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia's father went into the hospital as it was probably the best thing to do. He recalls the day they drove down from Quebec and what a lovely day it was.

GLC09414.1139

to Sylvia Weiner

Yesterday Moe's team made its debut and won 8-0. He mentions that he has been hoarding a bottle of Marie Buzzard Cherry Brandy. It reminds him of all the times he drank it with Sylvia. He heard that Joe went into the hospital again.

GLC09414.1146

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe ran into Bill Burke in France. He is upset that Marty told Olga about Joe's being in the hospital.

GLC09414.1156

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says that the date has significance because four years ago he was walking with Sylvia and she began to feel ill and had to be taken to the hospital, but she ended up just fine. He also discusses the point system and when he might come home.

GLC09414.1192

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he told Esme it may be some time before Sylvia writes but reminds Sylvia to do so since she was so kind to him in England. He wonders why her father relapsed so quickly after coming home from the hospital, and tells Sylvia he is...

GLC09414.1305

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he visited one of the boys in the hospital, and reports that he was unable to get tickets for the theater. He complains about the lack of things to do this evening.

GLC09414.1342

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the movies with Jack, and ran into four ladies from the party. As a result he used his pocket dictionary (French-English) that evening. They shared oranges, wine and pie with the women. He also went to visit his friend in the hospital...

GLC09414.1343

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard from Jim who has had an appendectomy. He is sorry to hear Joe has had another relapse. He and Jack plan to visit the Frenchwoman they met at the party in order to practice their French again.

GLC09414.1352

[Collection of photographs belonging to a Japanese-American family in Northern California, 1921-1947][Decimalized .001-.643]

One collection of black-and-white photographs belonging to a Japanese American family dated 1921-1947. Consists of 643 items capturing home and recreational life of a family located in California.

GLC09860

to brother

Just dug a grave for a member of his own company. Henry Leonard died this morning at 8:35. He had a bad cold, and "was advised to go into our regiment hospital and was getting better until last night at 11 o'clock when he was taken worse and rapidly...

GLC09355.057

to Parents

Is on duty at the division hospital. Today is the ninth day of fighting. "We are getting the best of the Rebs but it is slow work for they are desperate." Major Moody and Captain Wetherell were both wounded. "The loss is very heavy on both sides."...

GLC09355.064

to Parents

It has been impossible for him to write since he sent his last letter. Does not even know if his last letters reached them. "It has been march, dig, and fight all the time." Has crossed the Pamunkey River and engaged the Rebels on the other side. Is...

GLC09355.067

to Parents

Finally got a letter from them last night. Does not know if they have gotten his other letters; they had not received any when they wrote their most recent letter. Manson [Munyan] died a week ago at Fredericksburg. "I think we will have a big fight...

GLC09355.068

to Parents

As he is neither on duty nor cooking, has some time to write. There is not much firing going on alone the lines at the moment. "Now both armies lay facing each other." Both sides fire 20 or 30 cannons over the course of 24 hours and have made heavy...

GLC09355.071

to Parents

Has received two letters from them since he last wrote. Would have written sooner, but has not had time to do so. "I am very well off." Suspects he would write more if Sid were here. Despite the address on this letter, they do not hold the city. "I...

GLC09355.072

to Parents

Got a letter from them dated 1864/08/21 last night. They write of not having received a letter from him in a long time, but does not know why his letters have not been delivered. Most of his letters have been short, "hurried" ones simply letting them...

GLC09355.087

to parents of George Clapp

Just came from the room where Clapp is staying. There is a piece of shell still stuck in his arm. It is about an inch square. He "looked poorly" in the morning but is looking better now. The doctor thinks he is doing well.

GLC09355.094

to parents of George Clapp

George "is feeling better and he is looking better." George would write to them himself if he could. Has plenty of crackers and bread to eat. Read to him for a little while before writing this letter.

GLC09355.095

to parents of George Clapp

Just came from George's room. Brought him some food. Made him a cup of hot chocolate with milk and sugar too. George looks a lot better this morning; he "is sitting up."

GLC09355.096

to parents of George Clapp

George told him to tell them that "I am having the best of care and attention and am doing well." Believes he is indeed looking better.

GLC09355.097

to parents of George Clapp

Is sitting at George's feet while writing this letter. He just had a few pieces of bread. "He is not [at] all discouraged," but would love to be at home to "help Charles eat all the chickens." George will likely stay here 4 or 5 weeks and then might...

GLC09355.098

to parents of George Clapp

George was moved the day before yesterday to Sheridan Hospital, which is about ½ a mile away. He is still doing well, and his entire bunk was moved with him. "The surgeon says… there is no cause for worriment on his behalf; he has been a lucky boy."...

GLC09355.100

to parents of George Clapp

Saw George have his wound dressed and it looks to be doing well. "I think that in about two weeks he will be able to leave here." Brought the mail to him, which made him happy. Brandwell is dead. Letters "are of high value" to him, so they should be...

GLC09355.101

to parents of George Clapp

Went to see George again today. Found him sitting up and "looking quite well." Believes he will be sent home on furlough soon. The wound is about 5 inches long. George "is in good spirits and comfortable." Gave him the $10 they sent this morning...

GLC09355.102

to Parents

Is going to try writing with his left hand. "I am feeling quite nice and smart." Wants to come home very much, but must be patient. If he goes home too soon, the wound may get worse. Has "the best of care" here. Must stop; hand is getting tired. Ed...

GLC09355.103

to Parents

Left Winchester for Baltimore on the 18th. Spent three days at a hospital there, and was then ordered to Philadelphia, where he arrived yesterday. Wound is doing "very well." Is tired from the ride to the city. Does not know where he will be next or...

GLC09355.104

to Parents

There has been "nothing done" about the possibility of him heading home to Northampton. The wound is doing "better than one could expect." Wishes he had a good flannel shirt from Mother. One shoulder would have to be very wide so as to not hurt the...

GLC09355.105

to Parents

Will be going home "between now and next Tuesday." Arm is doing "first rate." Tries to enjoy himself as best he can.

GLC09355.106

to Parents

Had "no trouble at all" getting here; is in the best ward in the hospital. Is writing with his right hand for the first time since being wounded. Is "well as ever." Has a comfortable bed and plenty of blankets. Will get the best care possible at this...

GLC09355.107

to Parents

Wishes them a happy new year. Generally wakes up at about 5:30; lies there until 6:00. Then gets dressed, cleans up, and makes his bed. Gets breakfast, then walks around a little until 9:00 when the surgeon comes. Goes to sleep at 8:00 PM and sleeps...

GLC09355.108

to Parents

Got their letter last night. "I can't say I really like life in hospital." Thinks the fact that he was home for several weeks makes being in the hospital even worse. Will try to get home as often as possible. Will get paid as soon as the paymaster is...

GLC09355.110

to Parents

Received their letter yesterday. There is a regular, "monotonous" rhythm to life at the hospital. Writes, reads, sleeps, and does little else. Goes into Worcester 2 or 3 times a week. On Monday, a library opened at the hospital for the use of the...

GLC09355.111

to Parents

Got back to the hospital last Friday. "My cold is much better." Finally found the key to his valise. Arm is doing much better, and "the swelling has left it." Hopes that it is warmer the next time he comes home. Written at Dale General Hospital

GLC09355.112