10 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He mentions an old friend who he found out had been wounded and taken prisoner near RIchmond.

GLC07705.090

9 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about the movies, and mentions Alice, Al, and Archer.

GLC09414.0320

13 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad, and responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0321

14 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that she has bought a copy of a French newspaper.

GLC09414.0322

15 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ruth and Bess, and goes to the dentist.

GLC09414.0323

16 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia's father came home only to have a relapse. He had to be taken to the hospital again.

GLC09414.0324

18 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talked with her parents of their future.

GLC09414.0325

19 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her father is still ill and Mad got a Mexican divorce.

GLC09414.0326

14 August 1941 - 16 December 1941

Askin, Thomas Barwiss Hagstog, Jr., fl. 1938-1958

Diary

Title: USS Memphis journal: Memorys and Incidents of My Last 60(?) Days in the United States Navy

Diary of Quartermaster Second Class Thomas Barwiss Hagstog Askin, Jr. containing a countdown of days until his relief day. Askin's diary describes day-to-day experiences aboard the USS Memphis. Includes entries regarding correspondence, entertainment aboard the ship, drills, payday, and other engagements. Askin becomes increasingly discontented with sea life and frustrated with delays in his return to the United States. Noteworthy entries take place on; September 11, 1941, Askin fears an attack on the ship following President Roosevelt's declaring it legal to sink Nazi ships; October 13,1941…

GLC09555.01

6 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He embarked on the steamer Lousiana and arrived in the dock of Washington City where the men and women asked what regiment they were from. Upon replying Hawkins, they received a warm welcome.

GLC07705.098

25 October 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Although his request for a leave of absence to go to New York was denied, Col. Hawkins said he could go as far as Washington. Then writes about the benefits of his promotion. Heasks for a leather valise and includes a list of items of things he will need.

GLC07705.107

12 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes of the new recruits that will be coming in and admonishes those who try to pay their way out of serving their country.

GLC07705.091

15 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Though they haven't seen any rebels, writes that if he does he will not take him prisoner but kill him. Cavalry and artillery arrived from Harrison recently. He describes the beautiful scenery and mentions Charlie.

GLC07705.092

19 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

C.K's men landed at Port Royal and captured 15 furloughed rebel soldiers from Richmond.

GLC07705.093

20 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is glad his father received the $22 and glad he heard from Mr. Evarts even though his attempts were not successful.

GLC07705.094

23 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Duryee's Zoaves have arrived and are temporarily quartered with them. saw Ben Parkland.

GLC07705.095

29 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He heard Gen. Lee and his army were advancing , so cavalry and artillery changed their positions. He wants to know why Mr. Watson doesn't write. Andy Dobbs brought 15 new recruits.

GLC07705.096

2 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He heard a bridge blow up as well as a goverment factory. He describes the country side. Last page written over.

GLC07705.097

16 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The cavalry rode to the edge of town and met the rebels in considerable force. The union troops then entered the town admidst much cheering. A false report surfaced that he was taken prisoner.He had dysentary.

GLC07705.099

19 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He has enclosed 3 card photographs, not included here.

GLC07705.100

19 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Squads in hundreds of rebel prisoners are coming in. Hospitals are full of both Union and Confederate soldiers but he remains healthy.

GLC07705.101

22 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They lost 300 or 400 men in the last battle.

GLC07705.102

1 October 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He assures his father that a mistake has been made when the claim is made that the zoaves participated in the battle of Antietam. They were, in fact held in reserve. He says the army is behind in its payments.

GLC07705.103

7 October 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He notes that President Lincoln arrived in town after his visit with the Grand Army and made two short speeches.

GLC07705.104

11 October 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that Mr. Hallow received his father's letter informing him the money written for by him had been sent on.

GLC07705.105