12 April 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about the welcome upturn in the weather. Explains that he has sent a package containing a 37mm shell and asks her to take care of it until he returns. Adds that the explosives contained within the shell have been removed. Discusses Harold's return to the states and the fluctuating exchange rates. Encloses a franc worth 17 cents in "real money" (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. Written at Camp d'Auvours.

GLC07810.053

12 April 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R.L. Bovard

Writes to his lodge brother about when to possibly expect his return. Discusses Harold's return to the states and post at Camp Dix. Discusses personal matters. Encloses a cartoon and a political satire in the form of the Lord's Prayer (included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. Written at Camp d'Auvours.

GLC07810.054

20 April 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother on Easter explaining that he has not left Camp d'Auvours but expects to be on the move in three weeks. Has sent her silk stockings from Paris and hopes they will reach her unscathed. Encloses letters from two children in Pittsburgh (included as GLC07810.055.01 and GLC07810.055.02). Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead. Written at Camp d'Auvours

GLC07810.055

March 1919

Robertson, Jim, fl. 1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Laurence L. Hopkins

Thank-you note for a German belt buckle. Includes news about being promoted at school. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.

GLC07810.055.01

March 1919

Robertson, Mary L., fl. 1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Laurence L. Hopkins

Thank-you note for a handkerchief. Includes news about school and her lessons. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.

GLC07810.055.02

1 May 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about the temporary camp in which he is currently posted. Expects to be embarking soon after reaching Brest. Adds that he will continue sending mail to Ashtabula and asks that she continue on her end. Encloses a newspaper clipping regarding the return of the 80th Division (included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. C

GLC07810.056

7 May 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes his mother a Mother's Day letter a week early in hopes of being en route to the states on the holiday. Short letter discusses the delays in coming home. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead.

GLC07810.057

6 June 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

Writes his father a belated birthday letter from Camp Dix, New Jersey. Describes his return to the states and his daily activities. Adds that he will be sending a parcel with his belongings. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead. Written at Camp Dix.

GLC07810.058

15 November 1917

J.C.M., fl. 1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sara

Writes about letters received and written. Describes the local landscape. Written on YMCA letterhead. JCM was a student sailor.

GLC07810.059

14 November 1918

Kelley, William H., fl. 1918

Typed letter

Title: to Bess

Writes to his college friend about his daily activities and the antics of his fellow soldiers. Tells a funny story about a friend's perfecting a pancake recipe. Written on Headquarters 155th Field Artillery Brigade letterhead.

GLC07810.060

27 November 1918

LaRoche, Joseph A., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kenneth S. Anderson

Writes to Anderson that he has been released from the hospital and is separated from the company. Asks for a reply so he can find them. Adds that he misses Anderson and the other soldiers.

GLC07810.061

1 March 1918

Locy, Francis E., fl. 1918-1928

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Locy

Writes to his parents about the latest pay allotments and letters he has received. Includes information about his duties.

GLC07810.062

2 July 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the barracks, the officers, and the cooks. Reports that his captain is having motion pictures made from the time the soldiers leave their homes to their embarkation for France.

GLC07810.063

15 October 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the camp and his duties. Wishes he could go home to visit but he is under quarantine. Originally mailed with GLC07810.065. Written on YMCA letterhead. Camp Colt was established at Gettysburg in 1917 and was the first US Army camp authorized to train the Tank Corps during WWI. Captain Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded Camp Colt. Written at Camp Colt.

GLC07810.064

16 October 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife regarding the upcoming move to another location. Says that he will send her his new address and wishes he were able to kiss her good-bye. Originally mailed with GLC07810.064. Written on YMCA letterhead. Camp Colt was established at Gettysburg in 1917 and was the first US Army camp authorized to train the Tank Corps during WWI. Captain Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded Camp Colt. Written at Camp Colt.

GLC07810.065

16 October 1807

Header Record

Title: [Collection of two documents related to the Brig James] Decimalized

GLC08380

16 October 1807

Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition re: slaves]

Petition re: slaves "duly shipped on board the Brigantine called the James of Hartford," petitioning for their rightful wages. [Silliman began teaching at Yale in 1799.]

GLC08380.01

16 October 1807

Storrs, Lemuel, fl. 1807

Autograph document signed

Title: [Justice of the Peace order]

Justice of Peace order to the Marshall of the District of Connecticut "issued against. . . Brigantine James . . . to answer for wages due" plus dockets.

GLC08380.02

1858-1859

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 22 documents pertaining to "The State vs. Cally, a Slave"] [Decimalized .01- .22]

The State vs. Cally, involving Calahil, a slave from Lawrence County, Alabama, who assaulted "with a gun & sythe blade with intent to kill a white person named John W. Roberts. . .", a slave catcher. Includes arrest warrant, Bill of Cost, 12 subpoenas, and notes between judge and jury. "The negro has a right of self defense, not only to protect his own life and limb, but to protect his master's property in him."

GLC08381

7 November 1861

Sketch

Title: "Order of Battle and Plan of Attach, Port Royal"

Hand drawn ink sketch listing 17 ships and their positions, "Josiah Tattnall's Rebel squadron," the placement of Fort Beauregard and their 20 guns, the placement of Fort Walker and its 23 guns, and more.

GLC08382

28 March 1872

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

Document signed

Title: [Pardon of John Miller]

Convicted of violation of "the Enforcement Act." Miller's crime was intimidation and violence against an African American in attempting to prevent the former slave from voting. Klan related.

GLC08384

17 September 1850

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Jackson

"You will begin to think this fugitive slave, ought to be flogged, for his neglect and sloathfulness[sic[, in replying to your letter. . .I have just been in search of the information which you require, in respect to the whereabouts of Livi Chocker-and can learn nothing satisfactory." To fellow abolitionist Francis Jackson.

GLC08387

29 May 1780

De Kalb, Johann, 1721-1780

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis-Casimir

Re: arriving late to assist General Lincoln at Charleston due to a lack of troops and supplies. In French. To Louis-Casimir, Baron de Holtendorff.

GLC08388

15 August 1776

Bancroft, Edward, fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letters of British spy]

Letters of British spy, preparing men for Dorcester Service.

GLC08389.01

28 February 1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition and Recommendation in favor of Joseph Galloway, an attainted traitor.]

Missing text of petition, but with 43 signatures including: Thomas Mifflin, William Bingham, and Timothy Matlack. Galloway's was the only pardon granted to a loyalist who had been found guilty of treason during the Revolution.

GLC08389.02