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to Clara M. Miller

Explains the situation at the post office. Talks about the bad weather in Alaska.

GLC05755.051

to Clara M. Miller

Bad storm.

GLC05755.099

to Edwin B. Sherzer

Many are missing, presumably lost in the rains.

GLC05755.101

to Mrs. O. W. Lebert

General Beauregard, Commander of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, writes to Mrs. Lebert in Alabama, on "the 158th day of the siege" (referring to military activity in Charleston Harbor). He relates that he transmits photographs...

GLC06395

to Henry Knox

Written from Hallowell, possibly in Maine. Would have visited Knox in Boston if weather permitted; however, due to the snow, he is happy to send Knox a letter. Cannot write a long letter because he is short on paper. Reports on dairies in a region...

GLC02437.07784

to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition, currently in front of the Legislature, about the recent loss of the Hallowell Academy. Writes that an accident demolished the building, and hope the Legislature will provide some assistance. Thinks they will help the academy...

GLC02437.07908

to Henry Knox

Describes another visit from Captain Killeran [usually spelled "Kelleran"- may be Benjamin or Edward]. Writes that he has brought a variety of cargo, including iron and coffee, and will depart again soon with another shipment. Discusses recent...

GLC02437.07944

to John Gleason

Reports that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived, and that there is a terrible snow storm. Mentions that a Mr. Russel has engaged some men to work, and asks Gleason to continue performing the work Knox assigned him, to the best...

GLC02437.08017

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for monetary help as he is currently in dire straits due to weather losses and having a suit filed against him.

GLC02437.08184

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing an expedition against the Wabash Indians. Expresses disappointment in General [Josiah] Harmer. Expected little from Harmer, after hearing he was a drunkard. Instructs Knox to present other...

GLC02437.09343

Collection of WWII letters of Omer H. Kelpe, Army Air Corps.[Decimalized .001-.698.06]

Collection of letters primarily between Omer H. Kelpe and his wife Virginia Kelpe between 1942 and 1946 while he served in the Air Force at Randolph Field in Texas. He mainly wrote about his day to day life and of how much he loved her. There are...

GLC10047.01

Losses Caused by Storm May Exceed $1,500,000

One newspaper clipping entitled Losses Caused by Storm May Exceed $1,500,000 dated April 3, 1944. Included in a letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated April 4, 1944. Includes six images of the storm and captions. The rear of the...

GLC10047.01.311.02

to William Henry

Henry writes to his cousin William from Merriden Hill, three miles outside Washington, D.C. Continues letter from Virginia on 28 September 1861. Mentions heavy rain and marching through knee-deep mud. Discusses marches and the men's health. Written...

GLC03523.07.01

to his family

Describes his thankfulness at being able to have shelter in the mansion during a snowstorm. Writes that he has filled out a Quarterly Return of Deceased Soldiers. There are reports that a soldier from the 21st Regiment froze to death in the night...

GLC03603.170

to Asa Smith

Written by Harlow to his cousin Asa Smith in the Union Army. Harlow and Smith were not close before Smith joined the army, but Harlow hopes they will get to know each other through writing. Harlow claims he heard Smith was in good health through...

GLC03742.03

to John Sullivan

Expresses surprise at the news that "Count D'Estaing has abandoned us in the present Enterprise." At Sullivan's request gives his opinion on the situation, saying he feels the siege of Newport is not worth continuing without the French fleet, since...

GLC03232

to unknown

Reports that his son left the recipient's horse at Daggets instead of at Sanfords in Bristol, where William Ellery had promised to deliver it in his last letter as his part in the "Newport Expedition." Comments on General John Sullivan and the...

GLC03236

to George Winn

Discussing the price of enslaved people and corn. Writes to his brother, possibly George Winn, to discuss a transaction between the two regarding the purchase of enslaved people. Says the prices on enslaved people have gone up in the last year....

GLC03434.27

to John Winn

Reporting on crops and the low prices of slaves. George quotes a previous letter from his brother regarding the purchase of slaves, and questions whether the price had already been agreed upon. Although they want to keep the slaves in the family...

GLC03434.65

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow detailing service during the cold war from 1956-1960. Farrow is based primarily in Wyoming, Paris and Evreux France. He details his daily life as well as some mentions on his health and brief...

GLC09910

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 15, 1957. Joel updates his family on a blizzard that has restricted him to the barracks. He also mentions passing his test and if he does well...

GLC09910.05

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 19, 1957. Joel updates his family on the weather and his schooling. He also mentions receiving orders that send him to Germany. On U.S. Air...

GLC09910.07

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 25, 1944. Mentions the weather and the hurricane that just hit Atlantic City. Also comments on Jack Myers baby announcement in the newspaper that...

GLC09611.369

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 9, 1945. He is sorry to hear about the chaos in Harrisburg, with storms, company, and a power failure but is glad they wrote. It has been raining a lot...

GLC09611.417

1912 Lower Mississippi Flood photo postcards [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three postcards by F.A Rosselle dated 1912. Feature the effects of the Mississippi Flood of 1912, efforts to contain the rising waters, and refugees from the flooding. A late snowfall coupled with heavy spring rain gave way to devastating flooding...

GLC09940