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to Father

He read Col. Kimball's obituary. If his wife desires it, they will have a grand farewell.

GLC07705.159

to Father

Skirmishes broke out resulting in the loss of 6 men.

GLC07705.160

to Father

He describes the camp where very often they hear "Johnny Reb's" bullets fly overhead. 3 of their men have been wounded. He regrets joining the infantry, and would have gone into the cavalry or artillery arm instead.

GLC07705.161

to Father

He doesn't think they will move again until Monday when the new enlists arrive. He has adopted a resolution of condolence for Lt Col. Kimbal's family.

GLC07705.162

to Father

Dix issued a telegraph dispatch ordering them to stay after their term of service expires , until May 12th. but they don't want to stay. There's no reason why it is a necessity.

Includes the order given from headquarters.

GLC07705.163

to M. R. Morgan

He writes that Richard Jackson has been engaged as a clerk in the subsistence department at a salary of $75 per month.

GLC07705.164

to Father

On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo...

GLC07705.165

to Father

There are orders to retain the mail for the present.

GLC07705.166

to Father

Letter informing him that B. Dobbs of his regiment will be calling on him in New York.

GLC07705.167

to Father

He writes about his daily schedule. In his off hours he lifts weights, works on his arithmetic, takes a stroll or rides a horse...dines with Andy Dobbs...

GLC07705.168

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to get him some appointment if possible.

GLC09400.332

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

concerned about the reduction of employees in the Railway Mail Service.

GLC09400.359

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests that Bruce recommend him to Hon. Durkee.

GLC09400.402

Taxes for Josephine B. Bruce (1886)

GLC09400.635

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Bess, then responds to his letters.

GLC09414.0459

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia took her mother to the dentist, and went to Mad's for dinner. She also notes that Ben managed to get five packs of cigarettes and will send him some.

GLC09414.0479

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Marge and has been sticking close to home base this week. He mostly plays gin and goes to the local pub.

GLC09414.0854

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that their long association has certainly influenced their channels of thought. He asks where the newspapers are that he requested Sylvia send him (the PM and NY Times). He enjoyed his recent Thanksgiving dinner immensely. He also mentions...

GLC09414.0866

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe apologizes for not having written as he was in town. He enjoyed the article Sylvia sent by Earl Wilson very much. He will write a proper reply later.

GLC09414.0867

to Olive Coddiare

Corddaire writes that he intends to go to mass, however it's two miles away. He also talks about Perguson coming over for mid day coffee and bringing a box from California with dried fruit and a cake to share. He mentions writing to his dad, and...

GLC09614.10

[Biography of John Fitch]

A handwritten biography of John Fitch. The text is written under an engraving of a image of a steamboat with the caption "Plan of Mr. Fitch's Steamboat." There is a more detailed typed biography attached to the upper left hand corner of the page. In...

GLC02480.07.01

to Emmet Hughes

One typed letter dated December 10, 1953, from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Emmet Hughes.

GLC09704.02

to Margaret and Paul Lobik

One Christmas greeting card from Ed, Marge, Judy and Jim Johnson to Margaret and Paul Lobik dated December 20, 1946. Features a poinsettia on the front. There was also a letter tucked in the card, GLC09579.01.14.02.

GLC09579.014.01

To Margaret and Paul Lobik

This is a card and a note that was enclosed.

GLC09579.014

to Father

Their dramatic club performed, meanwhile they were given orders to march down to the wharf, unfortunately they were too late to meet Burnside and he heard they would sail to Washington.

GLC07705.077