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Autograph letter signed

to James G. Wilson

18 September 1867

Butterfield, Daniel, 1831-1901

Thanks Wilson for an invitation, and hopes to attend, if his health permits him. Mounted on paper 25.5 x 16.5 cm.

GLC03469.01
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Autograph letter signed

to consul

13 March 1865

Poor, Charles Henry, 1808-1882

Written by Poor as commander of the USS "Saranac" to an unknown consul. Says he would be happy if he would accompany Mr. & Mrs. Phelps on board at 3:30 to take soup with him.

GLC03479.37
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Letter signed

to James Grant Wilson

13 March 1890

Braine, Daniel Lawrence, 1829-1898

Written by Rear Admiral Braine to an unknown person (the recipient was a General with the name of James G., but the last name is illegible). Says he accepts with pleasure the invitation to General Howard's lecture at the New York Genealogical and...

GLC03479.59
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Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Frank

November 21, 1898

Brumby, T.M., fl. 1898

Encloses the autograph of Admiral Dewey as she requested and a cap ribbon from one of the sunken Spanish gunboats (neither is included). Says there has been a high demand for the ribbons as souvenirs. Asks to be remembered to Mr. Frank and says he...

GLC03479.65
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Autograph letter signed

to Mr. Niles

1900-1929

Morgan, C.W., fl. 1861-1865

Morgan asks Niles to dine with him on Sunday if he has no previous engagements.

GLC03479.75
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Autograph letter signed

to Sister

December 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Writes short letter to his sister, telling her that he is busy with his work duties. Tells her that the person delivering this letter to her is a friend of his, James McCleary. Asks that she give his friend dinner when he brings her the letter...

GLC03523.08.54
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Autograph letter signed

to Father

9 January 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Relays that the bearer of this letter is a friend of his, Charles M. Blackman, who is also a patient at the hospital. Asks that his father show him around Philadelphia. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University...

GLC03523.08.55
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Autograph letter signed

to Joseph M. Maitland

March 30, 1864

Taylor, A. O., fl. 1864

Addresses letter "Friend Joe" and thanks him for the recent letter. Reports on several parties he attended recently and comments he's "...having a grand time..." with all the women. Speculates on several relationships and whether they will marry...

GLC03523.10.119
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Autograph letter signed

to Joseph M. Maitland

15 June 1864

Taylor, D.O., fl. 1864

Addresses letter "Friend Joe." Writes about "...the young folks enjoying themselves..." at parties. Says he took Bell to a party. Informs him he bought a new buggy with no top. Comments he broke up with Maggie and is now a free man. Inquires if the...

GLC03523.10.125
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Autograph letter signed

to Joseph M. Maitland

30 December 1864

Maitland, Ann, 1813-?

Reports in detail on the holiday parties in the neighborhood, including an oyster dinner for fifty people. States they sold the wheat for two-hundred and fifty-eight dollars. Says the prayer meeting begins tomorrow and wishes he could attend...

GLC03523.10.152

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