circa 1917

Martin, Vigier, fl. 1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Thanks an American for his generosity after the death of her husband during the Battle of Verdun. Describes the hardships of a war widow and her orphaned children while praising the Americans and the hope they bring. The abbreviation "Vve" before the wife's name marks that she is a widow.

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24 October 1918

Pape, Joseph J., fl. 1918

Typed letter signed

Title: to Walter MacCredie

Writes to a friend about his daily life, recent travels, and the fun he is having in Europe. Mentions being published in his local Albany daily newspaper and discusses mutual friends.

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January 12, 1918

Perry, George W., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Perry

Writes to his mother about seeing family and friends while overseas. Happily reports that he will be sent to flight school but performs soldier duty during the interim. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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8 February 1918

Perry, George W., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Perry

Writes to his mother about meeting a French submarine quartermaster and fumbling through the French language. Mentions meeting an old college friend near camp. Asks his father to send several books, including a French copy of Mark Twain's "Jean D'Arc." Written on YMCA letterhead.

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19 December 1918

Perry, George W., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Perry

Writes to his parents about travel plans for Christmas. Describes the rigorous fighter pilot tests he has been enduring. Discusses possible career opportunities for the future and what a great experience the war and Europe has been. Jokes that he will be bringing home a dog for his mother. Written on American Red Cross letterhead.

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7 July 1918

Roberts, Edward, fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mayme Glerum

Writes to his sister about the slow mail and daily conditions. Encloses a clipping from the East Troy (WI) News about local servicemen. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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18 April 1918

Schmidt, John L., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kenneth S. Anderson

Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

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13 July 1918

Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gladys Schoomaker

Replies to his niece and discusses camp life, especially the entertainment at the YMCA. Promises to let her know when the next Vaudeville show is planned so she and her sister can fly to France to join their uncle.

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October 1918

Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gladys Schoomaker

Writes to his niece about military life and asks about friends at home. Encourages Gladys to study hard and be the first person in the family to graduate from high school. Includes a Christmas package coupon. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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February 23, 1919

Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gladys Schoomaker

Writes to his niece about his daily duties. Wonders why he has not received a furlough in the year he has been in the army. Discusses his upcoming return home. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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20 April 1919

Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gladys Schoomaker

Writes to his niece on board the USS Mount Vernon. Discusses his trip home and his doubts in getting a speedy discharge. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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circa December 1917

Shuka, Walter, fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ruth Backof

Thanks Backof for the Christmas card. Replies to a comment regarding an abundance of tomatoes and how they would be a delicacy to a man in the army. Writes that he would like to go out with a lady and then jokes that he woke up and saw uniforms all around him. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with folding instructions and adhesive flaps that becomes its own envelope, and carries prepaid postage at the international airmail letter rate.

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18 October 1918

Traylor, Orville S., fl. 1918

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs. S.W. Traylor

Writes to his mother about his lack of mail from home and hopes she has received the handkerchief he sent. Discusses his daily activities and looks forward to market day when the townspeople gather to discuss local news and the war. Mentions a fellow soldier and his hobby of collecting coins. Promises to write his family and friends more often. Typed on Headquarters, 87th Division National Army, Office of the Adjutant letterhead.

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18 October 1918

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

Writes to a friend that he constantly thinks about their great times in the country before he shipped out and hopes to have many more once he returns. Says that the local people are very different from the Americans but they have fun together nonetheless. Discusses his schooling and the rigorous training required of his branch of the service. Written on 141st U.S. Field Artillery letterhead.

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28 November 1918

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Postcard

Title: to Hazel Reese

Sends a friend a Christmas postcard. Pictured on the card is a young girl modeling a soldier's dress hat in front of a mirror. Image by René Vincent, printed by Draeger, Imp.

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4 December 1918

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

Writes to a friend about how news of the armistice was recieved in camp. Discusses coming home and his Thanksgiving. Wishes he could be home with Hazel for Christmas and jokes that if he is lucky, he will be home in time for New Years' 1920! Promises to tell her all his stories about the war when he returns. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

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3 January 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

Thanks Hazel for the letter that lifted him from the depths of despair. Hopes she has received his letters. Discusses his daily activities, school and the furlough he will soon receive. Describes his Christmas. Puts her mind at ease regarding the treatment of ill soldiers. Written on YMCA letterhead. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.096

19 February 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Postcard

Title: to Hazel Reese

Postcard of Parame, a suburb of St. Malo, where Tuell took his furlough. Writes that he is in the midst of final inspections and expects to embarking for the states shortly. Adds that he walked along the shoreline portrayed in the postcard and wished she had been there. Image depicts La Digue in Parame, a picturesque seascape with pedestrians. Published by Levy Fils & Cie, Paris. Postcard written from Camp Coetquidan. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

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28 February 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

Writes to his friend about his daily activities now that the war is over and the troops are preparing to return home. Shares his hope to stay in Europe and travel with the YMCA shows. Promises to tell her all about his furlough once he returns to Louisville. Advises Hazel to keep from sending any more letters to France as he will probably not receive them. Written on YMCA letterhead. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

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1779-1781

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Collection of two items re: American prisoners of war] Decimalized

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22 October 1779

Farry, John, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Deposition of American sailor captured by the British off Nova Scotia in 1778]

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27 November 1781

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Prisoner Petition]

"The Petitioned Number of American Prisoners of War . . .," requesting exchange for British officers and seamen. Penned from Kinial Prison, signed by 10 American POW's.

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28 May 1781

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to American Counsel at Cadiz, Richard Harrison

Re: Current negotiations between United States and Spain, and ordering material to be used in clothing African-American laborers.

GLC08391

15 April 1862

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel P. B. Fouke

Re: Sending 71st Ohio to relieve his command at Fort Donelson & Clarksville. "Use all dispatch in getting here [to Headquarters of Dept of West], leaving your wagons. . .and four teams. . .bringing everything else."

GLC08392

14 November 1836

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph document signed

Title: [Gubernatorial Proclamation]

"An Act to prescribe the mode of choosing electors to vote for President and Vice President of the United States." Signed three times.

GLC08393