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Brass letter opener.

Brass letter opener, engraved "Christmas 1944 Florence," "Pignone," and "Maj Gen John H Hilldring GSS."

GLC06196.204

French "L'Union Fait Le Force" medal.

French "L'Union Fait Le Force" medal.

GLC06196.205

Medal.

"Honorary Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire" medal.

GLC06196.206

Academic hood.

Academic hood worn by Hilldring at the University of Connecticut commencement ceremony.

GLC06196.207

South Korean War flag.

South Korean War flag.

GLC06196.208

U.S. flag.

U.S. flag with 48 stars.

GLC06196.209

Gold flag.

Gold flag with U.S. seal on a black star.

GLC06196.210

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the "petition for a viewing Committee on the subject of removing the court house" and states that there are "6 or 7 hundred signers" in his town. Also, mentions that he will send the petition when signed to Hobart as has been agreed, so...

GLC06313.04.073

to Aaron Hobart

Judge Thomas asks Hobart to inform a widow that her hearing has been "postponed to the first Monday in June" because, according to Paul Perry, there was "no person appearing for the widow, at the March Court in Situate."

GLC06313.04.074

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that a port road from Hanover to East Bridgewater will be established. Also mentions there will be a post office and thus a post master will be needed. A man named Mr. C. Cobb will be recommended for the position, but Samson wants to...

GLC06313.04.076

to Elvira Winegar

He is putting aside some money for his sister.

GLC01014.048

Thanksgiving Message

"On Thanksgiving Day it is urged that the people gathered in their homes and in their usual places of worship give expression to their gratitude for benefits bestowed and ask the guidance of Almighty God."

GLC08026

To Robert Coster

Informing Coster that he can fulfill his friend's wishes for an autograph letter but cannot write to him on "...some problem pending solution..." as Coster had desired. "That would be too much like the too frequent request to pose for a motion...

GLC08027

to Elvira Winegar

They may send the Illinois boys home. He wants to give Lincoln another vote. There is no likelihood of a draft in Boone County. He hopes Grant can do something with Richmond this fall.

GLC01014.144

to Elvira Winegar

He saw Luther Lawrence who told him that father had died about a month ago. He desperately wants to receive mail from her.

GLC01014.146

to Elvira Winegar

They are living very well. They are quartered in a building for once and there is a large stove. John Cocoran died. James Trisdell is their captain.

GLC01014.147

to Elvira Winegar

They are waiting for the railroad cars to take them to Memphis. He was hoping he could see her sometime but it doesn't look like there will be any more furloughs this winter.

GLC01014.148

to Elvira Winegar

He sent some money home by a friend for her. They got to draw a lot of clothes such as an overcoat, pants, socks, etc.

GLC01014.149

to Elvira Winegar

They signed the payroll for 4 months. He is very glad Lincoln got reelected.

GLC01014.150

to Elvira Winegar

He didn't get as much on his clothing account so he did not send as much as expected. He will send pictures. Spenser Lawrence and his wife are working in the hospital.

GLC01014.151

to Elvira Winegar

A friend of his is discharged and he will send some items via him. They may leave their present location tonight.

GLC01014.152

to Elvira Winegar

They are traveling by boat and will go to Nashville next but he does not know what their final destination is. Bill Garret is back and doing ok. They are hoping to get their regiment together again.

GLC01014.153

to Elvira Winegar

He is sending her some blankets and clothes, just as she requested.

GLC01014.154

to Elvira Winegar

He has sent everything and paid the freight. The Rebels are advancing on them and there is a good chance a fight might break out.

GLC01014.155

to Elvira Winegar

The weather is very cold. George is cooking now and is very healthy. If he didn't have a family, he would like soldiering very much.

GLC01014.156