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to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Remarks that city folks "live too high" compared to soldiers. Writes that he was given three pounds of butter by another soldier which will last him for a while. He will soon know if the company will stay in Nashville through the winter. Reports...

GLC07460.060

to home friends

Received their letter the night before last; would have answered earlier but has had a lot to do. Had a lot of fun bathing and fishing. Recently fought at Chancellorsville. "Anything but fighting for me" after the horror of his first battle. Soldiers...

GLC08913.11

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his day, which has included a film on military discipline, another on "identification of aircraft", a two-hour drill, and a baseball game. Sidney addresses Estelle as his fiancée, and mentions that he has now become accustomed to...

GLC09120.089

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle a day spent in El Paso, during which he attended a bull fight.

GLC09120.141

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes attending a bull fight in El Paso.

GLC09120.147

[Diary of a Union soldier, Company B, 98th New York Volunteers, who participated in the Petersburg Campaign]

Pongo Bridge is noted on the inner front cover, but this diary was created in various places. Contains a meticulously records of the events of 1864. 8 January, records that General Butler (possibly Benjamin Franklin Butler), is to have entire...

GLC02261

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Is pleased to learn that the son of his friend, Mr. Bowen, boards with George. Advises him to be studious: "Now is your time to lay a foundation for future usefulness. Time...

GLC02300.02

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. He has no objection to his learning to dance, for it will make him easy and graceful. If the fee is to be paid at entrance to dancing studies...

GLC02300.22

to his sister

Ward writes that he's heard from a member of his company, Dave Poston, who was wounded in Perryville. Also writes that he has gotten fatter and has never enjoyed better health. He reports that federal troops are constantly getting secesh families...

GLC02232.14

to his sister

Writes that he is fat and healthy. He's been attending picnics and fishing parties with his lady friends. Reports that they have received orders to prepare for immediate service and advises his sister to keep posted for news of battles in the...

GLC02232.16

A Lull in the Fight

Marked "Plate 34." A scene behind the breastworks. Officers and men are grouped about the guns, while some of the latter are playing cards, cooking, and amusing themselves generally. In the center of the picture a squad of prisoners is seen coming...

GLC02199.34

to his sister

Writes that some letters he sent to his father were confiscated and later returned to him by General Grant. He laments that General Clarke has been reassigned and writes that "there was never a general so beloved by his troops." Explains that his...

GLC02232.09

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Mentions Dr. Pearson, a professor at Harvard College, who visited Wickford. Uses George's fishing mishap, a dogfish snapping his line, as a metaphor to teach a lesson about dog...

GLC02300.06

to Henry Knox

Sarcastic letter written by Major General Gates to Major General Knox. Says "Chess is intirely at a Stand here; I have many challenges, but no Troops to Act; when a convenient Opportunity Offers, I shall be Obliged to you for the peices that are...

GLC02437.01764

Negro Digest [July 1944]

One issue of Negro Digest dated July 1944. Contains writings by African American authors illustrating the African American experience through travel and history essays. This issue includes a roundtable discussion on social equality, Jim Crow laws...

GLC09640.209

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he played ping pong, and reminds Sylvia to take the ping pong table when she moves. He also acknowledges how hard it is, no matter what the circumstances.

GLC09414.1378

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes at great length of the difficulty of getting ping pong balls. He also says that the weather has also changed (it has suddenly become chilly).

GLC09414.1384

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to Madame Sognils for a French-English lesson with her daughter. The next day after reading some of Sylvia's letters, he played ping pong with Abe.

GLC09414.1389

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the inconsistency of the weather. He says he went to a bad movie, played ping pong earlier and is now drinking beer.

GLC09414.1390

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he has been having a lazy time, and he participated in a ping pong tournament. He writes there are just as many rumors of German peace feelers as there are denials.

GLC09414.1391

to Mom and Pop

Pepi writes that business at the store is slow. She is upset because her husband spends a lot of time playing cards and coming in late at night.

GLC09414.1404

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe said he saw a training film he disliked. He also mentions that they resumed baseball games but unfortunately there are not many of the same people on his team.

GLC09414.1408

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe played a baseball game and they lost. He also agrees not to buy a suit, and learns the name of the lighter she is sending.

GLC09414.1411

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes going swimming. He also mentions going to see a couple of bad films.

GLC09414.1413

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe names the event in 1931 that precipitated the war. He says that the only thing that has changed is that their love has grown stronger. HE also mentions seeing a play that night (Anything Goes), and playing ping pong.

GLC09414.1416