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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
29 December 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia writes that Sammy B is having a tough time in Texas, refers to a letter of his that talks about the other soldiers making sexist comments.
GLC09414.0478
1 March 1945
Sylvia thanks Moe for the Chanel no. 5, she says it makes her feel like a kept woman.
GLC09414.0529
to Sylvia Weiner
5 October 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe went to town with Jack, drank brandy and watched a couple of Frenchmen playing cards. He writes in response to Sylvia's request for culture notes. Moe reports that some of the soldiers try to speak to girls on the street, but that in respectable...
GLC09414.1220
20 November 1944
Moe says he is still in need of cigarettes. He says he enjoyed reading about the rally at Madison Square Garden. He also sympathizes with all the problems Sylvia has with the ration board, and says some of the boys act like they will go mad without...
GLC09414.1260
10 March 1945
Moe says he is overwhelmed by the amount of mail he has received. He also says Sylvia's supervisor's ego is over-developed and her attachment to Sylvia shows signs of lesbianism.
GLC09414.1348
30 April 1943
Written 4:30 PM at the office. Sylvia filled in at the Intake Department at work and enjoyed it. Describes working in the field as endless work, that makes you always think you've forgotten something. Describes a new 42 year old woman at work as a...
GLC09414.0016
25 May 1943
Sylvia wants to share the anguish about training in his letters, but since she receives them about four days later, thinks at least that it is already over for him. Says she is prepared for anything in regard to his being transferred after he...
GLC09414.0045
April 30, 1943
Written at 3:30 PM 29 May. Sylvia went to work, this Saturday morning, but as of June 15th will have Saturdays off. Written Sunday 30 May. Mentions this is the 12th anniversary of their first kiss; May 30, 1931. She discusses family problems.
GLC09414.0049
23 August 1943
Sylvia talks about how he liked the lipstick kiss she sent in a previous letter. Plans to go to a union meeting tonight. Her sister is on her way to being married again. Says her fiancé Ben is very nice. Discusses whether Ben or her father will pay...
GLC09414.0087
February 20, 1944
Sylvia's guests have just left and she recounts what their routine was whenever they had company. This was a Sunday and she plans all week what she will get done on Sundays and then does nothing. Got up late and re-packed a package for Moe; because...
GLC09414.0169
to Lile Miller
February 25, 1862
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains that married women in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (where he was from) throw parties for and "walk the streets" with the Porter Guards.
GLC02155.036
[Letters belonging to William E. Johnson, 1965-1976] [Decimalized .01-.39]
1965-1976
Various
Collection of personal correspondence belonging to William E. Johnson dated 1965-1976. Consists of 40 letters received primarily by his wife, Roseann Goodford related to the Vietnam War while aboard the USS Rogers. Includes topics related to war...
GLC09606
to Bill
27 June 1966
Johnson, Roseann, Goodford, 1941-
One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann Johnson dated June 27, 1966. Writes that her mother will be sending a package with food via airmail to him. Gives updates on family and friends. Rich, according to his girlfriend Mary O'Connell...
GLC09606.21
to Roseann
January 18, 1976
Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 18, 1976. Mentions watching the Super Bowl football game and National Hockey League Rangers game. Includes details on the weather and his diet. He and Dwayne Tinker ate breakfast...
GLC09606.25
[Report on Charles McCormick]
1 September 1782
Townsend, David, 1753-1829
Writes, "The bearer Charles McCormick of Col. Hazen's Regt. now in Provost has the venereal disease which daily increases in malignity, and will continue to grow worse upon him while he remains in his present situation, where he cannot have the...
GLC02437.01557
to Stephen Van Rensselaer
1831/06/04
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Writes, "It was a weak measure to discharge the old cabinet, distrusted and incompetent as it was. And not much will be gained by the new one." Asks Van Rensselaer how things go in New York, and want to know, will those "opposed to this...
GLC04623.01
to Joseph M. Maitland
6 April 1860
Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886
Informs his cousin that he has married "one of Ills' best virgins. It was said by many that she was the most beautiful bride that they had ever seen. She was dressed in Sky Blue Silk, her fair fell in beautiful curls down her neck... I love her. Yes...
GLC03523.10.027
to Elhanan M. Mast
5 August 1863
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
Reports to his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Mast, that he received word from his son Joseph near in Jackson, Mississippi. Joseph informed him that Confederate General Joseph Johnston evacuated Jackson 17 July. Writes, "I see it stated in the...
GLC03523.10.089
to Bell Wharton
10 March 1865
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
Letter addressed "My Dear Bell." Expresses deep pleasure at receiving her letters. Reports he will not apply for a furlough and hopes to be home in five months. Encourages her to gain his mother's affections; "Perhaps you can see the object of this...
GLC03523.10.169
24 March 1865
Joseph writes to Bell expressing his belief that she thinks it a task to write to him. Claims "...when surrounded with all kinds of the "Fair Sex" here, I remain true to one at home..." Reports he received a copy of the Urbana Union through the mail...
GLC03523.10.173
to J. M. Maitland and family
17 April 1884
Tibbits, A. W., fl. 1884-1886
Reports his nephew was also a candidate for clerk of the county. Expresses dismay at the outcome of the election; "...the only drinking gambling whoring man got it..." Mentions the poor health of one of the horses, "...I think at the next moon she...
GLC03523.10.198
to Mary M. Bogart
11/03/1863
Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865
Writes to wife expressing "much love" and hopes to speak "face to face" once again. Inquires about how she will live this winter and who will do things such as collect her wood. Asks her "who comes to se you now are a lone whether westys folks come...
GLC03523.11.17
to Mary Magie
February 22, 1863
Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863
"No. 2." He has been promoted to Division Postmaster. Recounts three incidents which occurred while traveling between Nashville and Franklin. First, he tells of finding a group of men in Butternut whom he thought to be Confederates. He thought...
GLC05241.14
[List of sick attended to this day of the thirteenth regiment Louisiana infantry]
18 September 1861
Lists the names of sick soldiers by company, their ailments, and indicates if they are in the hospital. Among the maladies listed are fever, dysentery, rheumatism, bronchitis, gonorrhea, congestion of the brain and leg ulcers. A doctor's name...
GLC04501.005
Composition
15 March 1845
Humphreys, Joseph, fl. 1845
A composition entitled, "Love, what is it." An amusing essay detailing the effects of love and judging the emotion to be "evil".
GLC04501.043
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