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to Sarah Ogden

Writes from a fort of the White Mountains. Says he has moved farther from home than he anticipated. Says he often thinks of Ogden and the other soldiers in the hospital. Describes the scenery of his new surroundings and complains of the cold. He...

GLC06559.125

[Diary of World War I army nurse Ella Jane Osborn] [word processed inventory available]

Ella Jane Osborn, originally from Wainscott, Long Island, New York, departed as an Army Nurse in January of 1918 and spent the majority of her assignment stationed near Toul and Nancy, in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, near the German...

GLC06570

[Diary of World War I army nurse Ella Jane Osborn] [word processed inventory available]

Ella Jane Osborn, originally from Wainscott, Long Island, New York, departed as an Army Nurse in January of 1918 and spent the majority of her assignment stationed near Toul and Nancy, in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, near the German...

GLC06570.01

to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War writes to his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) in Covington, Kentucky. Describes a recent sailing expedition, and informs Levassor that General Davis Tillson is visiting Savannah....

GLC05732.05

to Clara M. Miller

written recto only. re: Wrote about how, he and his roommates got settled in the woods. What they did all day (played roulette, climbed, haunted). How much he getting paid.

GLC05755.007

to Clara M. Miller

re: Dog injuries. Robberies. Skating people. Making caps (with drawings). Detailed weather report. And says "The past 4 or 5 days have been very beautiful indeed and the atmosphere is very clean and bracing it puts new life in one and makes your...

GLC05755.023

to Edwin B. Sherzer

Accompanied by Graduation Recital Program. Her first game of tennis has made her arm sore.

GLC05755.114

[Affidavit of innocence]

Affidavit prepared for Tennessee Governor John Sevier as defendant in a case against Jenkin Whiteside. Co-signed by James Sevier as clerk that the contents of the affidavit were "sworn in Open Court." The case Jenkin Whiteside v. John Sevier revolved...

GLC02606

to Mary Epperly

Complains about the cursing, drinking and card playing in camp. Says he will apply for a furlough. Adds that he will understand if Mary is unable to send him the butter and soap. Discusses his sister Margaret being ill.

GLC02715.023

to Nancy E. Jones

He is studying arithmetic. He thought she "was religious enough not to go to any party." The soldiers had a pretend battle with snowballs.

GLC02739.106

[Order]

Requests a pair of "handsome shoes" for dancing and a pair of boots. Based on GLC02437.09831.01-GLC02437.09839 documents and notes, request is likely for Francis or Thomas Flucker.

GLC02437.09835

[Bill for items purchased]

List of items purchased. These include a card table, a pot, a baking pan, 1 case of gin, 2 house bells, a tureen, a chest, a set of knives, among other things. The total comes to £97.16.6. Signed on verso saying "Recd. for Mr. Jos. Russell S. Clap...

GLC02437.08368

[Account with William Knox]

William's account with Yancey includes sealing wax, shoes, tax, thread, various types of cloth, stockings, sugar, playing cards, etc. The total for this bill came to £837.11.3. Signed by Yancey stating he received payment.

GLC02437.08460

[Receipt of William Knox]

Receipt for one "back Gammon Table" for £24 bought from James Lamb.

GLC02437.08469

[Receipt]

Note of receipt of Henry Knox for J. B. Lemaire's services as a fencing master.

GLC02437.08667

[Inventory]

List of the real estate and personal effects of the late Henry Knox. Items include land plots, their acreage, to whom mortgaged (Artemas Ward, for one), and everything on them. Household effects, listed in detail room-by-room, include furniture...

GLC02437.10405

to Harriette Story Paige

Informs his sister-in-law that he plans to dine with his biographer, lawyer George T. Curtis later in the evening. Reports that he will attempt to conclude dinner with Curtis by 9 o'clock in order to play a game of whist. Letter is written at 2 o...

GLC01946.58

Northwestern Main Fishing and Hunting Preserve controlled by Fred Henderson

One map entitled Northwestern Main Fishing and Hunting Preserve controlled by Fred Henderson dated circa 1899. Same as GLC10142.04.02.

GLC10142.04.01

Northwestern Main Fishing and Hunting Preserve controlled by Fred Henderson

One map entitled Northwestern Main Fishing and Hunting Preserve controlled by Fred Henderson dated circa 1899. Same as GLC10142.04.01.

GLC10142.04.02

to Ralph Cooper Hutchinson

Writes about returning Hutchinson's biography of General Grant. Mentions that he can no longer make the Army-Navy game because his schedule is too busy. Congratulates Hutchinson, who was president of Lafayette College, on his team's victory...

GLC00456.02

to Charles F. Ayling re: arrangements for a golf match

Signed as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.073

to Irving Geist re: his golf game

Signed as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.097

to Ron Nessen re: a TV interview at half time of the Ohio State-Michigan game

Written on White House stationery. Nessen was Ford's Press Secretary. Date from later typewritten note of Nessen's Secretary, with note by Nessen. Ford was a Michigan alumnus and former football player.

GLC02793.111

to Dennis Fogle re: telling his paddleball buddies "I'm ready"

Written as President

GLC02793.118

to Mary Mayberry

Says he is lonesome and received a letter from Mary yesterday, the first letter he received since he left New York. Notes that she was traveling up to the country. Says there is great sporting in Maryland -- fishing, crabbing, and oystering. Says...

GLC02829.13