January 12, 1946

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed document signed

Title: Application for Commission in the Regular Army

Robert L. Stone's application for a commission in the regular army. Details his military and education resume.

GLC09620.193

29 August 1946

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Printed document signed

Title: Presidential Appointment

A Presidential Appointment for Robert L. Stone into the Army of the United States starting on October 25, 1945 and concluding on August 29, 1946. It is signed by the Adjutant General, [illegible signature] in black ink.

GLC09620.197

20 May 1946

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Printed document signed

Title: Presidential Appointment

A Presidential Appointment for Robert L. Stone into the Army of the United States starting on October 25, 1945 and concluding on August 29, 1946. It is signed by the Major General, The Adjutant General, [illegible signature] signed in blue ink.

GLC09620.198

1946

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed document signed

Title: Certificate of Appreciation for War Service

A certificate of appreciation awarded to Robert L. Stone. It is signed by Henry Arnold, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces.

GLC09620.199

circa 1859 - 1862

McClees, J.E., fl. 1855-1865

Engraving Signed

Title: J.L. Reno

Photo taken by J.E. McClees, engraving done by J.C. Buttre. General Jesse L. Reno is pictured in his union uniform.

GLC02457.15.02

10 September 1849

Smith, Elijah N., fl. 1849

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as corporal of the 4th infantry company]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as corporal of the 4th infantry company. Signed by Elijah N. Smith, esquire. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso. Printed by the "Press of Elihu Geer" in Hartford, Conneticut.

GLC02744.386

10 September 1850

Porter, J.C., fl. 1850

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as 3rd Sergeant L, M Company Conn Militia]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as 3rd Sergeant L, M Company Conn Militia Signed by J.C. Porter, esquire. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso. Printed by the "Press of Elihu Geer" in Hartford, Conneticut.

GLC02744.387

27 September 1853

Seymour, Thomas H. (Thomas Hart), 1807-1868

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "D" company of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "D" company of the fifth regiment signed by Thomas H. Seymour as governor of Conneticut and John P.C. Mather as Conneticut Secretary of State. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.388

29 September 1854

Perry, Oliver H., fl. 1854

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "C" company of the 5th regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "C" company of the 5th regiment signed by Oliver H. Perry as Conneticut Secretary of State. Signature "Henry Dutton" on lefthand side of document. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.389

12 September 1855

Perry, Nehemiah D., 1827-1911

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry "C" company of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee asAppointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry "C" company of the fifth regiment signed by Nehemiah D. Perry as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William T. Minor as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.390

23 August 1858

Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee adjutant lieutenant of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as adjutant lieutenant of the fifth regiment. Signed by John Boyd as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.391

1 August 1859

Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of the fifth regiment. Signed by John Boyd as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.392

26 August 1861

Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of artillery of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of artillery of the fifth regiment. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.393

28 August 1861

Envelope

Title: [Envelope addressed to Captain Thomas F. Burpeem artillery leu a 5th Regt. Conn. Militiia]

Envelope addressed to Captain Thomas F. Burpeem artillery leu a 5th Regt. Conn. Militiia. Return address: Adjutant General's Office, Conneticticut, Official Business. Handwritten words in pencil across side of envelope: Lieut. Militia. Stamp has been cut off of envelope.

GLC02744.394

13 May 1861

Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the fifth regiment. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Connecticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Connecticut. Includes Connecticut state seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.395

18 August 1862

Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry company D of the fourteenth regiment of volunteers]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry company D of the fourteenth regiment of volunteers. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Connecticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Connecticut. Includes Connecticut state seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.396

23 August 1862

Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the seventy-first regiment of volunteers]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the seventy-first regiment of volunteers. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Connecticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Connecticut. Includes Connecticut state seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.397

6 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Envelope

Title: [Envelope]

Addressed to "Lt. Comdr. J.C. Stone." It is an empty envelope from March Field, CA.

GLC09620.099

10 June 1944

Stone, Donald, 1925-2017

Postcard

Title: [to family]

Addressed "Love to all." A brief postcard to let everyone know a letter is coming. He is in Sparta briefly for a beer and music. A post-it note in the collection notes the postcard was written on June 10, 1944, matching the postmark stamp.

GLC09620.100

11 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He writes that he'll call them again at the end of next week, before he ships out. They've had miserable weather, but they're still flying. They have one or two more flights to complete all of their minimums. He talks about his crew, Pilot Bill Elkins and Co-Pilot Bill McGarvey. Bemoans the fact that he and Bill are the only two single officers. Bill McGarvey was mistakenly referred to as Joe McGarvey in this letter.(Bob was just assigned to his new crew and could not get all the names correct at first. Bill was the only crew member that stayed in touch until Bob"s…

GLC09620.101

19 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." It was "swell" to talk with his parents, but disappointing when he could not reach Don Stone. He went to a picnic yesterday and played bridge. He ran a few errands and plans on taking Ronnie and Doug Drake out for a steak dinner. He hopes to phone his parents when he reaches San Francisco. The letter is dated "Monday Aft." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 19, 1944.

GLC09620.102

25 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Bee." A brief note, letting her know that he sent several things home, and they should probably be camphored and put in his closet. The letter is dated "Sunday." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 25, 1944.

GLC09620.103

28 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He writes "things are really buzzin." He enclosed a couple of reciepts, GLC09620.103.02-.04, as they had to get rid of some clothes, letters, and notes from bombardier school that he should've destroyed. He asks that it all gets placed in his closet. Everything is very confusing, and he wishes he could tell them more, but he simply doesn't know. The letter is not dated. "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 28, 1944.

GLC09620.104.01

27 June 1944

United States Postal Service

Receipt

Title: Reciept for Insured Mail

Number 8376, postage was 95 cents and he paid 50 cents in insurance. Includes a purple stamp containing the date of purchase.

GLC09620.104.02

27 June 1944

United States Postal Service

Receipt

Title: Reciept for Insured Mail

Number 6354, postage was 174 cents and he paid 50 cents in insurance.

GLC09620.104.03