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to Moe Weiner

Joe reports that the stores are getting some reputation and Geo. O'Brien is getting transferred into the law division. He wonders how Moe will handle getting orders from his wife after being a Sgt. He mentions that he has been asked to spend 20% of...

GLC09414.1677

to Mom and Pop (Moe's parents)

Pepi writes that Willie is probably going to Panama, but she is worried about the store they own, and does not want to leave it. She sends 10 dollars, and invites her parents over.

GLC09414.1696

[Photograph of Edison Machine Works building]

Signed by principal lighting engineer, Charles L. Clarke. Ink inscription on mount reads, "Edison Machine Works, Goerck St., New York City, Photo, 1881." Edison established his Machine Works factory in 1881 to produce dynamos and other electrical...

GLC07616.05

to Richard H. Jackson

He has taken his old position in the Office of Cashier but does not expect it to last long. Allie Halsted came to visit and they went up to Warwick. His mother intends to give up the store.

GLC07705.276

to Richard H. Jackson

Possibly a brother of John Davis. He resents being called a "little man." He may be only 14 but he works so that makes him older. He believes that the child ought to decide what business they go into otherwise they cannot run a business which they...

GLC07705.344

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that his son should get a very warm reception upon his return. Also, he says business has been good lately. He mentions Mr. Austin.

GLC07705.359

to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Sam recently that talked about a Mr. John M. Auliff and his success as a rum seller.

GLC07705.373

to Richard H. Jackson

He dreamt there had been a battle of Chattanooga. Even though Pemberton is dead, he dreamt he commanded the rebel forces and was defeated. He tells Richard about the shoe business and the different ladies that come into his shop.

GLC07705.375

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about how people's tastes vary greatly especially when it comes to pens. Then he goes on to say that he is glad Richard is leaving the South before summer sets in because there are better business opportunities in the North.

GLC07705.413

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has heard that Sammy will be in competition with Dad as far as business is concerned. He says Sammy "cares more about furthering his own end than others." He tells Sylvia to wait to see Alvin until she has seen Moe first. He suggests they see a...

GLC09414.0729

to Parents

"This week chronicles a new era in my army life." "Rejoiced" to hear the box with his boots is on its way. Thinks the shoemaker purposely delayed the making of his boots. It is ridiculous that he had to go all the way to Boston to find leather. "We...

GLC09355.048

to James Hill

Smith is writing to Hill, in regards to an application to the Post Office that he is withdrawing. He does this he say because he has already lost too much money as a result of putting his business on hold waiting for the appointment, and that he...

GLC09400.123

William' Florist Floral Pieces

Business card for Williams' Florist Floral Pieces at 221 Harrison Ave. N.E. Roanoke, Virginia. On the back is written "60-Nov 7-1940 Born 1880 Ins. Age" in blue ink.

GLC09587.383

The People's National Bank

A check for fifty dollars to be cashed signed by Nannie J. Harvey. It is stamped with the words savings department near the bottom right hand corner. In the center of the document is a stamp with the logo of the People's National Bank. Accompanied...

GLC09587.384

to Mary

They went through the Eastern and middle part of Tennessee and then Alabama and back to Tennessee. He knows she wants to get the house fixed but thinks she should wait until he gets home.

GLC02415.111

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses business arrangements and financial transactions.

GLC02437.06495

to Henry Knox

Discusses business and the management of financial affairs.

GLC02437.06503

to Henry Knox

Writes that he will help Knox in settling his business with George Meade and advises Knox to proceed with caution in his business dealings.

GLC02437.06516

to John Barnes

Three parts. First dated Boston 5 September and addressed to John Barnes and Thomas Jaquett. Second addressed to Thomas L. Moore and third addressed to Jonathan Meredith. All discuss Knox's business dealings with George Meade.

GLC02437.06517

to Henry Knox

Forwards letters to Knox (not included).

GLC02437.06528

to Henry Knox

Describes some of the measures he is pursuing to help sell Maine land.

GLC02437.06535

to Henry Knox

Discusses business.

GLC02437.06536

to François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld Liancourt

Wishes de Liancourt had a safe trip to Boston and discusses other business. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's home in Maine.

GLC02437.06542

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that a packet has arrived at Halifax and discusses other business matters.

GLC02437.06566

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a note listing exports of Maine (not included). Signed in text.

GLC02437.06387