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[Bombardment of Pearl Harbor]

Image printed on board of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese "zero" plane with can be seen in image. Japanese text in caption.
From the Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Japanese Navy Type 97 Carrier Attack Plane...

GLC09552.07

[Bombardment of Pearl Harbor]

Image printed on board of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor with Japanese text in caption.
From Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken from a Japanese plane during the torpedo attack on...

GLC09552.08

to Father

He writes he is one of the best drilled men in the regiment and can stand a rigid examination. He seeks the officer recommendation for a commission.

GLC07705.035

to Father

He tells him to pay Mr. Choate what he owes when he gets paid. They have removed to Camp Windfield..

GLC07705.036

to Father

He writes of an intimate acquaintance of his that was recently promoted.

GLC07705.050

to Father

He remarks upon the newspapers his father has sent him that include articles about recent battles. A particular editorial has him riled...their regiment received a beautiful new flag.

GLC07705.051

to Father

He is glad that his father received the $35. He regrets that there is no news and is forced to write a short letter.

GLC07705.052

to Father

He writes that since Roanoke was taken, hundreds of slaves have left their masters and sought protection from the Union and are now employed by the government.

GLC07705.053

to Henry Moffett

GLC09182.03

USS Memphis journal: Memorys and Incidents of My Last 60(?) Days in the United States Navy

Diary of Quartermaster Second Class Thomas Barwiss Hagstog Askin, Jr. containing a countdown of days until his relief day. Askin's diary describes day-to-day experiences aboard the USS Memphis. Includes entries regarding correspondence, entertainment...

GLC09555.01

to Richard H. Jackson

Johnny Austen came to visit on furlough. He heard that Bill Busiley died of Typhoid fever and Sergeant Watson was killed at Antietam. General Banks' expedition has sailed.

GLC07705.244

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of their Christmas celebration which would have been better had Richard been able to return home.

GLC07705.246

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about their separation and their longing to see one another.

GLC09414.0456

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a dinner with Dorothy and James Smith, and then the theater after dinner.

GLC09414.0457

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia sees a movie about Germany and Russia.

GLC09414.0458

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Joe's recovery, assures Moe that his letters are great. This letter features a sketch of stick figures having a New Year's Eve party

GLC09414.0465

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the plot of a movie, and mentions that her father is a bit better but her mother is not doing well and they recently received a cablegram from Al.

GLC09414.0468

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes about her Christmas shopping and how much she loves Moe.

GLC09414.0469

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she received eight letters from Moe and complains about the lack of cigarettes. She also spoke to her father and had supper at Mad's.

GLC09414.0476

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Hy called and promised to get Moe some cigarettes. She also responded to the letters she received from him.

GLC09414.0477

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that Sammy B is having a tough time in Texas, refers to a letter of his that talks about the other soldiers making sexist comments.

GLC09414.0478

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia learned through Mad that Sam Beekman is coming in on furlough.

GLC09414.0542

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia called the lawyer about the apartment but didn't hear from him so she says she won't pay rent until she hears back from him.

GLC09414.0543

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Marge and Joe, Mom and Pop and Ben. She says she might go to Boston in a couple of weeks.

GLC09414.0544

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw a man from the Red Cross speak about his activities in England.

GLC09414.0545