9 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a visit to her parents, and ongoing issues with mail.

GLC09414.0288

10 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Marge, Adele, Jimmy, Pepi and parents.

GLC09414.0289

12 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia complains about the mail again, is glad that he is kept busy, misses him.

GLC09414.0290

10 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tried a new Russian restaurant, and goes to a new doctor.

GLC09414.0291

11 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about how nice the weather is, and refers to a letter of Moe's about English pastures.

GLC09414.0292

13 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions the location of the new office she will be working at in Harlem, as well as how different the neighborhood is from what she is used to.

GLC09414.0293

14 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions her activities with draft board. Also that her Father is ill.

GLC09414.0294

15 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about father's illness.

GLC09414.0295

16 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about a union function where she heard a lecture on race and politics.

GLC09414.0296

17 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says her family received letter from Pepi saying she's coming come because she split from Willie.

GLC09414.0297

9 December 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes he is one of the best drilled men in the regiment and can stand a rigid examination. He seeks the officer recommendation for a commission.

GLC07705.035

17 December 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He tells him to pay Mr. Choate what he owes when he gets paid. They have removed to Camp Windfield..

GLC07705.036

23 December 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Thanks him for the picture of himself before he enlisted. Then describes his regiment flag and asks his father why he isn't using the money he sent

GLC07705.037

December 29, 1861-8 January 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They are still building the fort while waiting for the rebel to attack. He regrets they were not in New York for New Year's. He intends to send him most of his pay.

GLC07705.038

12 January 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There is a rumor of their intended departure on Gen. Burnside's expedition which is strengthened by the arrival or 2 or 3 light draught gun boats daily. Everyone has been preparing by making requisitons for extra ammunition and equipment. He insists that he use his salary once again.

GLC07705.039

14 January 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

It is now a reality that they will go on General Burnside's expedition. He requests several newspapers.

GLC07705.040

18 January 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Burnside's expedition will have them travelling on the Staten Island Ferry. They will be the advance guard, set to attack Roanoke Island, then onto Norfolk, North Carolina...15,000 to 20,000 men on board the vessels.

GLC07705.041

28 January 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They experienced hurricane-like weather. Now it seems as though they won't go on Burnside's expedition but will keep his father posted

GLC07705.042

1 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He finally got an acknowledgement from his father that the money he sent was received. Yesterday they had the monthly inspection of the troops' quarters.

GLC07705.043

2 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He finally received orders to pack up and leave for Burnside's expedition. They will be aboard the Spaulding. He writes he may not hear from him for sometime, but tells him not to worry.

GLC07705.044

10 February 1862-22 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Their regiment has captured Roanoke Island (50 pieces of artillery and over 2000 prisoners). Next they go to Raleigh. He received his pay again and sent most of it to his father.

GLC07705.045

17 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

written over, cannot be read. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

GLC07705.046

22 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He embarked on board a gun boat named Commodore Barney whose sole mission was to burn down a railroad bridge. Hedescribes a somewhat eventful journey and encampment. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

GLC07705.047

28 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes of the difficulty of staying in contact. He is glad that he has survived a severe battle. He lists all the people he has not heard from in a while.Written aboard the steamer "Virginia"

GLC07705.048

13 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They have now been ordered to garrison on Roanoke. He describes his quarters in great detail.

GLC07705.049