10 April 1862

Norton, Levi W., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Tells his wife that he will send his resignation request to the Colonel this week and hopes that it will be accepted in a week or two. Mrs. C has dyspepsia. Went to the Paymaster today but was told that he could not be paid for one week. Wishes to be at home with all his dear ones around him. There is great anxiety there about the Battle of Yorktown (April 5 - May 4, 1862) but they all "hope that McClellan will be more than victorious." Tells his wife to take good care of herself and make sure that she is in good health.

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23 April 1862

Norton, Levi W., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Visited the Washington Navy Yard yesterday evening with Dr. Sam. Entered through Latrobe Gate, which has a large eagle placed on top of the gateway. Comments that the yard contains other devices which have been "specifically adapted to the naval character of the place." Sentinels are walking around the yard in their neat uniforms. Inside near the entrance are four huge cannons. Two of them came from Algiers and the other two were cast at the same place and time in France. Afterwards, one was sent to an unnamed area in the…

GLC09006.12

27 April 1862

Norton, Levi W., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

Meeting a man named Church at 9AM; Church promised to be his tour guide for the day. They went to the Smithsonian Museum. Saw so many things that it would be impossible to even attempt to describe them all. Saw the coat, pants, and gloves that John Franklin, the British Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer, wore on one of his expeditions to the Arctic region. One room is devoted to paintings and sculptures, and another room is a gallery of Indian paintings and portraits. Went for dinner at a restaurant and Church suggested they go to Alexandria if it is not too late. Greatly wanted to…

GLC09006.13

12 October 1901

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

Many are missing, presumably lost in the rains.

GLC05755.101

17 October 1901

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

With clipping from St. Louis Daily Globe Dispatch 10/17/1901 (wedding of Sherman W. Boner to Edith L. Holbert.) Date inferred from clipping.

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28 October 1901

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

GLC05755.103

4 November 1901

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

Accompanied by Mount Auburn Methodist Church Bulletin for 11/3/1901.

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11 November 1901

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

Mail service getting worse.

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28 November 1901

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

Dated Thanksgiving Morning.

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9 January 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

New man's visit with Alaska picture.

GLC05755.107

February 2, 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

GLC05755.108

February 17, 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

Waiting for letters; surprised by his present of desert spoons.

GLC05755.109

9 March 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

Sorry for delay in writing; grandmother died; her sorrow. Commiserates with Edwin for bad luck.

GLC05755.110

15 March 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

GLC05755.111

7 April 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

GLC05755.112

13 April 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

GLC05755.113

10 May 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

Accompanied by Graduation Recital Program. Her first game of tennis has made her arm sore.

GLC05755.114

18 May 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

Accompanied by small care with her name imprinted and (birthday wishes) "Congratulations and best wishes."

GLC05755.115

30 May 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

GLC05755.116

9 June 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

Date inferred from postmark. The last three sheets are written on the stationary of Dr. John J. Miller.

GLC05755.117

10 February 1863

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.012

February 15, 1863

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.013

February 23, 1863

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.014

28 February 1863

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.015

15 March 1863

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

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