8 October 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to nephew (W.M. Dawes)

He was glad to hear from him. He asks for the name of his commanding officer so he can get permission for his nephew to come to Paris to see him. He advises him to keep doing the work he is currently doing, at least for now.

GLC02679.61

14 March 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed document

Title: From General Headquarters: Secretary of the Treasury has requested Congress to enact law proving for organisation of 500,000,000...

McCain requests Charles Dawes appointment for directorship of the War Finance Corporation.

GLC02679.62

19 March 1918

Pershing, fl. 1918

Cablegram

Title: Recommendation for Col. Dawes from General Pershing

He writes that Col. Dawes has rare business qualifications which enable him to carry out the duties of the position better than anyone else.

GLC02679.63

1 February 1919

Varaigns, H., fl. 1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to General Dawes

A written testimony to show they agree with France's recent public recognition for his services.

GLC02679.64

6 July 1919

Wegand, fl. 1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to General Dawes

In recognition of the services he performed with regard to the Franco-American cooperation.

GLC02679.65

26 June 1919

Poem

Title: Poem for the Christening of Charles Ambrose WIlliam Dawes

At Bernhill Church.

GLC02679.66

7 June 1919

Clemenceau, Georges, 1841-1929

Typed letter signed

Title: to General Dawes

He thanks him for a book that represents the work that they accomplished (the French and the Americans).

GLC02679.67

8 July 1919

Payot, C.H., fl. 1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to General Dawes

He informs him that by order 3127, the French commander in chief cited him in the orders of the army; "By his breadth of spirit and his constant effort to put in common the resources of the two armies..."

GLC02679.68

9 May 1921

Kent, S., fl. 1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Charles G. Dawes

He is glad of Dawes' association with the president. He thanks him for his photo which he frequently looks at. He is hoping Dawes can visit him in California.

GLC02679.69

30 July 1921

Greene, A., fl. 1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Charles G. Dawes

The author writes that if it is true Dawes uses a lot of curse words, he is sure there is nothing malicious about it. But he recommends saying a prayer as reparation as the Holy Name Society does.

GLC02679.70

16 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He instructs her to direct her letters to Washington. He tells her to dress warmly. He says he would give anything to see his darling.

GLC02740.09

19 May 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He thinks he will be at home in June sometime. Unfortunately they will not get paid until they are discharged. He plans to get a piece of land and build his own house when he returns.

GLC02740.42

23 May 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He describes Washington as a handsome city, but not as nice as Richmond. He apologizes for not having written lately. He assures her he has remained true to her since he has been there and always will be.

GLC02740.43

13 June 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He has been paid well lately and he can eat what he wants. He thought he loved her as much as possible when he went away, but now he realizes that being apart has caused him to love her more.

GLC02740.44

20 June 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He is very homesick these days but doen't think it will be much longer. He expects to stay in their current location until they are discharged. He has a breakfast of fried ham and potatoes.

GLC02740.45

11 June 1894

J.B., Crall, & Co., 1861-1877

Envelope

Title: to Wilmot Thompson

From J.B. Crall and Co.

GLC02740.58

13 June 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He witnessed the burial of a fellow soldier. Many are sick in the regiment, but he is doing doing extremely well. Extremely faded.

GLC02173.31

29 June 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There are rumours that Gen. Burbridge will call on the 4th division to reinforce him in Kentucky, others say there will be an expedition to Mobile.

GLC02173.32

3 July 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They had regimental inspection. There is considerable excitement in reenlisting for some as they are offering 1100 dollars to veterans.

GLC02173.33

17 July 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

The 13th Army corps has been broken up and consolidated into one division, the 19th Army corps. A lot of reorganization has been taking place.

GLC02173.34

21 August 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He is writing during dinner and finding it difficult to write because everyone around him is talking. He is in a camp now that the Rebels frequently shell. He thinks they will go to Mobile next.

GLC02173.35

8 September 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

The heat is causing him to break out, but otherwise he is very healthy. He thought they would remain where they are but they received orders to be ready to embark at any moment. They got on a boat back to New Orleans, but it was stalled for four hours. There was a false report saying they'd been shipwrecked.

GLC02173.36

23 September 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

A bullet struck the tent of the comission sergeant and hit the bed, but he happened to be absent when this happened. He talks about Abraham Lincoln and how if the president were a democrat, the Rebels would call it a righteous war.

GLC02173.37

5 December 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He doesn't think they will leave where they are for some time. Most of the boys are healthy but Robert Stillery has been quite sick. John has not written to him for a long time.

GLC02173.38

3 January 1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

A boat named May Duke was nabbed by Gen. McGinus while trading with the Rebels He thinks they will remain in their prsent quarters throughout the winter, The paymaster has not been around for 8 months.

GLC02173.39