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to John Moore

The president of the bank describes the process for handling transactions on Moore's account, requesting his bank book. A note from Moore to his sister Mary appears on the bottom.

GLC04195.11

to Mary Moore Kelly

Received a book of deposits for the Savings Bank of Tolland, Connecticut, from John Moore, with specific instructions to invest in bonds.

GLC04195.12

to Mary Moore Kelly

He will send the bond coupons and will take a receipt for them.

GLC04195.13

to Mary Moore Kelly

He describes working with 30,000 prisoners to process their paroles. He praises General Meade particularly for the defeat of Lee, stating "I consider Meade one of the best soldiers in the Army of the Potomac." Also observes that despite "That...

GLC04195.15

to Mary Moore Kelly

About 20,000 troops are to be sent to Natchez to build a fortification for a march in the fall. He encourages her to invest in U.S. five-twenty bonds. He asks her to send his bankbook to Alvern P. Hyde in Tolland, Connecticut.

GLC04195.18

to Mary Moore Kelly

Many men are sick due to the poor climate, and he has sent many of the ill to northern hospitals. Local women have come into camp to ask for food. A Black man tells him about the marriage of their brother Robert, who had been there in Vicksburg two...

GLC04195.19

to John Moore

He invites Moore to tea with him and several young ladies. He promises that Sherman will excuse him for this social opportunity.

GLC04195.34

to Mary Moore Kelly

He is busy finishing reports from the field which could not be completed while they marched. The local people remain rebellious, and he has enjoyed the flirtatious company of two married women from New York.

GLC04195.36

to H. P. McIntosh

Former President Fillmore transmits a speech (refer to GLC04884.02) to McIntosh of Cleveland, Ohio. Writes that the address was delivered in Buffalo, New York 22 February 1864 to the Ladies Christian Commission (Great Central) Fair. States "Though...

GLC04884.01

Warrant for Commutation of Sentence of Albert Holtzman

Warrant, signed by Pardon Attorney James A. Finch. Albert Holtzman of West Virginia was convicted of violating the Slave Trade Traffic Act. Pardoned after serving three months of his six month sentence. Prosecuted for white slavery and kidnapping...

GLC00045.39.01

to Alice J. Cutright Kaine

Washington writes to Kaine, a friend of her father's, about the ceremony issuing a commemorative stamp of her father, Booker T. Washington. Discusses the family members in attendance, and mentions that she "received the first sheet of stamps from...

GLC05508.255.01

to Alice J. Cutright Kaine

Washington writes to Kaine to forward a first day issue stamp promised in an earlier letter (see GLC05508.255.01). Her brother, Booker T. Washington, Jr., has been in the hospital and is about to be released. He is still weak and jobless, however...

GLC05508.255.02

to Kregg Sanders

Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins continues a previous letter (GLC05508.024.01), commenting that she feels a connection with her...

GLC05508.024.02

to Kregg Sanders

Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins thanks Sanders for the story of his adventure getting her book, considering it "one of those cool...

GLC05508.024.03

to Mr. Luetge

Maureen Mata, at Pat Boone's office, writes a cover letter for items sent to Luetge: "As requested, we enclose the three pages taken from Pat Boone's book A NEW SONG autographed."

GLC05508.043.01

[The object of my life is...]

Booth sends a sentiment that states that the object of his life his to do the most for the Lord. This item appears to be a page from an autograph book. Note the quotations on the verso by Adelina Patti Ledstow (1907) and Luisa Tetrazzini (1909/09...

GLC05508.046.02

to Rose Wadsworth

Hill thanks Wadsworth for appreciating her writing and Christian message.

GLC05508.127.01

to Henry W. Winslow

Sangster thanks Winslow for requesting a handwritten copy of her poem, "A Prayer," and is happy to oblige. She encloses a copy and apologizes for her handwriting.

GLC05508.224.01

A Prayer

Poem Sangster sent to Henry W. Winslow, handwritten on his notebook paper. Includes a newspaper version of "A Prayer" printed in the Christian Herald.

GLC05508.224.02

to Maria Child

Discusses the Yearly Quaker Meeting he just returned from, in addition to speakers at Garrison's funeral and William Lloyd Garrison's views on the after life. Whittier is "shocked by the barbarism & superstition of our popular faith." He says...

GLC05508.262.01

to John Moore

She has lived through another winter in Boston rather than be separated from her husband. On 23 January she presented Mac with another son and heir. Dr. Townshend attended until the arrival of Dr. Holdren. Clark has been ordered to Fort...

GLC04194.03

to Mary [Kelly]

Reports that Judge Eckles and General Johnston had affidavits showing that the Mormons had purchased artillery pieces and placed them in Salt Lake City. Comments that he had dinner with the governor and declined an invitation from the governor's...

GLC04194.25

to Mary Kelly

Reports that General Albert S. Johnston sent him to make a professional visit on Bill Hickman, a Mormon who had been shot. Describes meeting Brigham Young's first wife. Disparages Young's wife and the other Mormon ladies he met. Comments on...

GLC04194.27

to Charley

Writes he is now in Gillisonville at work. He likes the power but enjoys going home every week and being a subordinate in his parent's house. Comments on a dance he attended in Gillisonville which he enjoyed even though he did not know many....

GLC08165.08

to Richard W. Huston

Writes to his father that he enjoyed hearing from him and mother (Sarah M. McLeod), and that he hopes they are enjoying pleasant weather in the city. Speaks of the health of a Ms. Wright, and that Sally came to visit yesterday. Remarks that he is...

GLC08165.09