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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 11, 1969. He writes that he is going to basic training and is working his way towards a three-day pass so that he can come home. He mentions that he will see a dentist...

GLC09626.01.01

Allotment Authorization Form

Allotment form designating Miss Joyce Robinson as allottee of Richard Di Christina.

GLC09626.01.02

Payee receipt

Bond payee receipt for the amount of $25.

GLC09626.01.03

[Paper Name Plate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina]

One paper nameplate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina dated 1969.

GLC09626.01.05

To Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three letters written within a two day period that were sent in the same envelope.

GLC09626.02

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He informs Joyce to tell
Carl that it is difficult being away from your loved ones. He writes that he wishes he could spell better so he could express all he...

GLC09626.02.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 15, 1969. He writes that he is a "CQ Runner" and is responsible for passing messages at Fort Dix. He will be returning home on the fourth week of his training. He writes...

GLC09626.02.02

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that all of the men in his camp are writing to their "girls." They are also in the process of shining their shoes. Rich asks Joyce not to go out every...

GLC09626.02.03

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters to Joyce Robinson sent in the same envelope From the 14th through the 16th.

GLC09626.03

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that he is in basic training. Updates that he is Private E1 in the second platoon in Company A, 6th Battalion, 3rd Battery Brigade. He is expected to be...

GLC09626.03.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robison from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 16, 1969. He writes that his platoon
was working for seventeen hours. He will be taking a truck-driving test on June 19 at 5:30 am. He mentions that he must also take a gun...

GLC09626.03.02

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated une 26, 1969. He writes he is happy to have spoken to Joyce and will call her again on Monday night. He asks her if they can get married when he comes home. DiChristina informs...

GLC09626.04

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

A letter and American Airlines boarding pass.

GLC09626.05

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 7, 1969. He writes that his troop is
"camping" with no light, hot water, or bathroom facilities. It has been raining all day and night, and they marched for two hours. He...

GLC09626.05.01

American Airlines boarding pass

American Airlines boarding pass, Flight 433 04. On the back there is a note stating, "Home on Pass July 4-6"

GLC09626.05.02

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 8, 1969. Included with the letter is a Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey.

GLC09626.06

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 8, 1969. He writes from his tent. It is "hot as hell" and 4:30 in the morning. He reports that his troop marched five miles to a site where they shot their guns. They...

GLC09626.06.01

Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey

One price list and order form from the Exchange Photo Shop dated July 8, 1969. The option for a regular package is circled.

GLC09626.06.02

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina with a newspaper horoscope clipping dated July 16, 1969.

GLC09626.07

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina writes that he shot 42 on the rifle test and that he "will get a metal [sic] Baby I will." He mentions how hot the weather is and that he received the picture she sent him...

GLC09626.07.01

Newspaper Clipping

One newspaper clipping containing horoscopes. The Libra and Capricorn are circled in pen.

GLC09626.07.02

to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to her schoolwork
and Richard's basic training. She mentions her expected trip to visit Richard at Fort Dix. Relays that she will stop at her Uncle Bob's...

GLC09626.08

to Richard DiChristina [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters sent in the same envelope from July 30- August 1st.

GLC09626.09

to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to visiting Richard's mother, updates on family members and attending a performance of Romeo and Juliet. She mentions she visited Richard's mother and...

GLC09626.09.01

to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated August 1, 1969. Pertains to family updates and details on her upcoming trip to visit him. Joyce writes that there is a bus strike preventing her from getting their airline...

GLC09626.09.02

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three letters sent in one envelope letters are dated from December 2nd to January 3rd.

GLC09626.10

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated December 2, 1969. Pertains to his guard duty in the Viet Cong. He writes that they were marching for three to four hours today. DiChristina wishes he could come home to marry...

GLC09626.10.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson to Richard J. DiChristina dated December 3, 1969. Pertains to missing her during the holidays and financial matters. His squad has now stopped for water on their march. He mentions to Joyce that he would like...

GLC09626.10.02

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated January 3, 1970. He writes that he will be sending his pay to Joyce and that he wishes for her to buy something for herself with the money. He writes of the hot weather and the...

GLC09626.10.03

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

2 letters sent in the same envelope, from February 6 to the 12th.

GLC09626.11

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated February 6, 1970. He writes of the number of letters he has yet to mail to Joyce. His platoon has walked 500 meters today, and they are "up on one hell of a mountain." He relays...

GLC09626.11.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated February 12, 1970. He writes briefly, of how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that he attended mass on Ash Wednesday. He tells Joyce he will be sending her a map. He...

GLC09626.11.02

Match Made in Heaven; Knot Tied Via MARS

One newspaper clipping printed by the Pacific Stars and Stripes newspaper dated February 4, 1970. Reports the marriage of S. Sgt. Dexter Hales and Phyllis Ann Sheets via ham-radio telephone. Sgt. Hales, a career soldier at Vung Tau, Vietnam, married...

GLC09626.12

to Richard J. DiChristina

Joyce starts by addressing the letter to "Dear Someday Husband" and writes throughout how much she loves Richard. She mentions that her parents went to the Melody Fair and that she and Greg are home. She also mentions a school friend Jim who came...

GLC09626.13

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes Joyce how much he misses her, and loves her. He mentions that he and his group walked into a valley and were shot at. He reports that nobody was hit, but it scared all the men. It took about an hour to walk through the valley and about...

GLC09626.14

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes to Joyce how much he loves and misses her. He mentions that they will be supplied and he will be able to send a bunch of letters he had written her and other family members. He writes they are leaving for the landing zone (LZ) in about...

GLC09626.15

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He also mentions that it had rained all night and he is once again all wet. However he is hopeful that in 6 or 7 days they will be out of the field and going to a "Fries Bacise" (fire base) where he...

GLC09626.16

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that they are going to get paid today and that he plans to send her $100. He later mentions that something was wrong with his pay so he is only sending $65 but will work it out and send...

GLC09626.17

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that colored troops of the 4th division would be going home in about 2 months, and the rest will be going home within his 10 months, which means he would leave with them and be home in 6...

GLC09626.18

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that they moved 3000 meters but that it went fast because he was thinking of walking to her. Richard also mentions letters he is expecting to get from his mother in a few days, and that...

GLC09626.19

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He writes that he wishes he could send a long letter but is running out of paper and asks Joyce to put in some when next she writes. They should be going into a fire base soon and he can't wait...

GLC09626.20

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He asks her for a number of food items including Hostess donuts, cinnamon rolls, cinnamon bread, a variety pack of cereal, sliced bread and mounds bars. He says his platoon is still out in the field...

GLC09626.21

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He says that they are on the mountain and it looks like they won't be going in for 3 or 4 days, but while they sit around the guys are making things up. One thing was, "The grunts have windows, the...

GLC09626.22

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He writes that they are at the firebase (LZ) Hardtimes, and he recieved a letter from her and might get a package from his sister. They started for the base at 7 in the morning and arrived around 3...

GLC09626.23

Richard J. DiChristina in uniform

A photograph of Richard J. DiChristina in uniform with a flag and globe in the background. On the back is the date June 1969 and the note says Dad, Rich.

GLC09626.24

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards [Decimalized .01- .48]

The Red Menace collection, Children's Crusade Against Communism consists of 53 cards. There were originally 48 cards printed by the Philadelphia-based Bowman Gum Company in 1951. There are duplicates of #5. Hill 303 (GLC09267.05), #6. Landing at...

GLC09627

[to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler]

Hamilton writes to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler to confirm his engagement to her daughter, Elizabeth Schuyler. He expresses his sincerity in his feelings writing, "I leave it to my conduct rather than expressions to testify the sincerity of my...

GLC09628

[Five letters to family members][Decimalized .01-.05]

Five letters to family members including Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and Mrs. Philip J. Schuyler.

GLC09629

to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton

Angelica writes to her sister Elizabeth to announce that she will be coming to America in the spring as her health is good and all preparations are made. She mentions a Lady of both of theirs acquaintance and her lack of politeness in reciprocating...

GLC09629.01

to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler

A letter from Angelica to her Mother. Angelica mentions her Father and a letter he sent mentioning her mother is healthy again and looks better. She mentions sending seeds that her father asked for. Angelica also mentions that there is a possibility...

GLC09629.02

to Elizabeth Hamilton

Angelica writes that she just took leave of her mother, presumably her mother in law, who is 88 years old. She fears that she will not see her again as Angelica will be leaving for America soon. Asks Elizabeth to tell Alexander that the man he sent...

GLC09629.04

to Mary Anna Sawyer Schulyer

Angelica writes to accept the invitation to visit, and that she would have written sooner but she has been indisposed but should be quite well in a few days. She intends to convince another sister of also visiting as it would be good for her to be...

GLC09629.05

to Alexander Hamilton

Only known letter from Philip to his father, discussing a gift from his grandfather, and schooling. He also asks his father to thank his grandfather for the advice. Writing that he knows that he should pay attention to it, "in order to be a good man...

GLC09630

My dear brother

Catherine writes her brother, Philip Jeremiah Schuyler, concerning their father's reaction to the death of Alexander Hamilton. She also writes that he is to hasten to New York in order to comfort their sister Elizabeth and give her any assistance he...

GLC09631

[Miscellaneous correspondence and documents] [Decimalized.01-.11]

Elleven pieces of correspondence and documents by Philip Schuyler.

GLC09632

to Mr. Stampton Lifts

A receipt from Schuyler for the payment of sixteen pounds New York currency to Archibald Livingston by care of Stanton Lifts.

GLC09632.01

to John B. Schuyler

Philip mentions the possibility of New Hampshire entering the union, as well as the work of the anti-federalists. He also mentions some of the debates and that they have not been published.

GLC09632.02

to Catherine Schuyler

A short letter to Phillips daughter Catherine, he reports that he was thrown but has recovered enough to write. He also lets Catherine know that her cloaks will be done and sent to her soon. He wishes her well. In a postscript he asks for some seeds...

GLC09632.03

to Philip J. Schuyler

A letter telling Philip that he is a good child and to behave for his mother and sisters. Possibly in reference to Phillip P. Schuyler, grandson to Phillip John Schuyler.

GLC09632.04

to Philip J. Schuyler

A letter updating Phillip J. about his health he mentions a bout of gout but that his general health is much better.

GLC09632.05

to Major Schuyler

Phillip writes saying that someone has been very ill since they left although they are somewhat better. He also reminds them to bring ashes to the fields.

GLC09632.07

to V Schaack Esq

This is a fragment of a larger sheet. It discusses different columns of information and the placement of parallel lines. It is possibly concerning architecture.

GLC09632.08

Philip John Schuyler

A bust engraving of General Philip John Schuyler.

GLC09632.09

To Philip Schuyler

A letter to Philip Schuyler telling him that there is a job overseeing carpenters and other mechanics at little falls. Schuyler asks for a response by letter care of Mr. Blecker. He also says that if he isn't there when Philip arrives he is probably...

GLC09632.10

Accounting of Money Owed

A recording of money spent and owed to Philip Schuyler. It has been accepted by an accountant named John B. Blecker. There is a list of 10 expenses and some payments made with a total balance still owed of 176 pounds.

GLC09632.11

to Elizabeth Hamilton

A love letter from Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton. In this romantic letter he states, "With no object of sufficient importance to occupy my attention here I am left to feel all the weight of our separation. I pass a great part of my time in...

GLC09633

to Elizabeth Hamilton

Alxander Hamilton writes to Elizabeth Hamliton that though he would love to see her and missed her very much it would not be prudent as the trip to Yorktown, Virginia could be hazardous. He also must be focused on his military endeavors. He mentions...

GLC09634

[Six letters from Angelica Schuyler Church to Alexander Hamilton] [Decimalized .01-.06]

Six letters from Angelica Schuyler Church to Alexander Hamilton.

GLC09635

to [Alexander Hamilton]

A quick note expressing regret that Angelica will be unable to visit Alexander and Elizabeth before she had to return to New York. She sends love from her, her father, and brother.

GLC09635.01

to Alexander Hamilton

Angelica writes to Hamilton to introduce a Dr. Priestly, a man of science in the hopes that Hamilton will "make our country so dear to him as to cause him to forget that which he leaves at an advanced period of Life." She also mentions that her...

GLC09635.03

to Alexander Hamilton

Angelica introduces the Duke de Lioncourt, who is fleeing France for asylum in America. She describes him as a man who loves liberty with little sense and moderation. She claims that he introduced a better system of agriculture and bettered the lives...

GLC09635.04

to Alexander Hamilton

Angelica writes introducing Mr. Birch. She also mentions plans for the house and the lots purchased. She writesshe hopes to see Alexander soon and that "when your Brain produced a Camillus every day, your heart entirely forgot an Angelica existed."...

GLC09635.05

to Alexander Hamilton

A quick note to Hamilton introducing Mr. Griffith, and asking Hamilton to introduce him to Angelica's parents.

GLC09635.06

[Correspondence to Philip Schuyler with related documents] [Decimalized .01-.22]

22 letters and documents to Philip Schuyler.

GLC09636

To Philip Schuyler

This is a letter discussing the return of John Jay, to the United States. It also mentions the possibility of Jay taking position in the government. Cooper insist that Jay is about to sail back, if he has not already left, and tells Schuyler to not...

GLC09636.01

To Philip Schuyler

Part letter, part receipt, this letter has prices at the top, the letter portion mentions a Sloop that set sail and suggests getting another vessel.

GLC09636.02

To Philip Schuyler

A letter to Philip discussing a possible disease outbreak in New York. Cornwall says fear of another Yellow Fever epidemic, like that in Philadelphia is high. However, so far all cases of disease have been contained to the first infected person's...

GLC09636.03

To Philip Schuyler

This is a short letter letting Schuyler know that Ten Broeck has been voted Sheriff of the county of Columbria. He thanks Schuyler for his support.

GLC09636.04

[Receipt]

A receipt for payment of duty on a 4 wheel carriage called a coachea that is drawn by two horses. The duty is good for a year to end on September 30, 1799.

GLC09636.05

[Receipt]

A receipt for payment of duty on a 2 wheel carriage called a Sulkay that is drawn by one horse. The duty is good for a year to end on September 30, 1799.

GLC09636.06

To Philip Schuyler

A letter that accompanied a copy of a sermon (not included) that he believes, "The perusal of it will afford you some pleasure, in particular after dinner. It hath the same effect upon me as opium" he continues writing that he bought a few copies of...

GLC09636.07

To Philip J. Schuyler

A letter between siblings Catherine updated Philip J. on something she is sending him. She also mentions his cheese and that she has taken charge of. Their mother was afraid to trust it to Hamilton as, "The sloop he went down in, took fire as it lay...

GLC09636.08

[Receipt]

Two receipts on the same sheet for payment of duty on a 4 wheel carriage called a Phaeton that is drawn by 2 horse. One is good till September 30, 1801, the second is good till September 30, 1802. There is a note on the bottom that there is also 2...

GLC09636.09

To Philip J. Schuyler

Catherine updates her brother on what is going on at home. She mentions that their mother is on a trip to New York with Capt. Church. She also mentions that their father had another flare up of Gout, and the ulcer on his knee has been active. She...

GLC09636.11

To Philip J. Schuyler

Ebenezer writes Philip telling him of the current mood regarding the constitution. He comments on the voting situation between Federalist and Anti-Federalist. He writes that he "has the pleasure of noting that it is certainly more favorable than it...

GLC09636.12

To Philip J. Schuyler

Robert is requesting contact information for Philip's agent for his land in the area.

GLC09636.13

To Philip J. Schuyler

A update of what is happening in Albany, he mentions possible appointments that may be given and how that would affect future voting.

GLC09636.14

To Philip J. Schuyler

A passionate letter in which Ebenezer says he was appointed the position of first judge, however he is very unhappy with it as he believes that it was given to him to make him happy and get him to stop speaking his opinion. He also writes that after...

GLC09636.15

To James Encott

Radcliff is asking James Encott to be a leading member of the Federalist party in Duchess county.

GLC09636.16

to Philip J. Schuyler

Church writes Schuyler to ask his assistance with information concerning a possible grant of land he would be gaining in lieu of a debt. He wishes to know more about the land before he considers asking for it in payment as a debt owed to his father...

GLC09636.19

to Philip J. Schuyler

Mary is asking Philip to let her know the requirements of entering the college of Cambridge as she wishes her son to attend.

GLC09636.20

to Philip J. Schuyler and Stephen Van Rensselaer

A short note asking Philip and Stephen to bring a balance to Daniel D Campbell.

GLC09636.21

[Address relating to New York State Constitutional Convention]

Address relating to New York State Constitutional Convention, and the constitution written. It mentions the amendments made, "it will at once be preceded, that the spirit which originally dictated it, & the principals in embodied, have in consonance...

GLC09637

[Correspondence to family and others] [Decimalized .01-.17]

17 letters and correspondence to family. Including Philip J. Schyler, John Mason, Bradford, William Stephen Hamilton, Elizabeth Ten Broeck Schyler, Philip Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton Holly, James Alexander Hamilton, Angelica Hamilton, and Charles...

GLC09638

to Elizabeth Hamilton

A letter to Elizabeth in French.

GLC09638.01

to Philip Jeremiah Schuyler

A letter between Elizabeth and her brother Philip concerning inheritance from her father. In particular furniture that was purchased as well as an amount of money that was given to her in the past. "a report has prevailed that my father gave me six...

GLC09638.02

to Elizabeth Hamilton

A letter to Elizabeth writing that her daughter Angelica who was visiting with them has just left. Mason praises her company and wishes Elizabeth well. Mason also mentions that he was recently sick.

GLC09638.03

to Elizabeth Hamilton

William writes Elizabeth that he just received her last letter because he was called away to attend a meeting of the legislature in Green Bay. He writes that while there he met up with an old school friend who is now an episcopal minister in the area...

GLC09638.05

to Elizabeth Ten Broeck Schuyler

Elizabeth writes to her sister in law Elizabeth that she is about to go visit her son William. She wishes Elizabeth and her brother, Rensselear, well and sends a plant, a daphney.

GLC09638.06

to Philip Hamilton

Elizabeth writes to her son Philip about her travels possibly to visit William her other son. She is about to arrive at Saint Louis but mentions that the passage has been tedious as they go against the stream.

GLC09638.07