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Certifies that Thomas Burpee is still ill and requires leave of absence
March 24, 1863
Prisley, Stephen, fl. 1863
Doctor writes about Burpee's rheumatic fever which will prevent him from working.
GLC02744.245
to Sylvia Weiner
March 19, 1943
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
Alvin just learned that Moe is in Salem, Oregon. He also learned that Algerian Jews had their citizenship revoked. He says this bothers him greatly for if he fought alongside a Frenchman, he would have no regard for him.
GLC09414.1541
homemade map to Lillian and Frank's house
December 18, 1943
Polgar, Lillian, fl. 1943
Hand drawn and colored map to Lillian and Frank Polgar's house. On the left of the drawing there are notes that say housewarming, and fifth wedding anniversary.
GLC09414.1568
to Sylvia and Mad
March 16, 1944
Alvin writes that he failed to become a pilot, and that he is very disappointed. He also tells a story of a fellow soldier who was killed in a plane crash. He writes he still plans to fly for himself someday.
GLC09414.1588
Check
December 19, 1942
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Check for Carmine Cartaldo for $65.00
GLC09414.1621
March 17, 1929
Marge, fl. 1943
Marge writes that they are now in Revere. She hopes Sylvia is adjusting to life without Moe. She is looking forward to going back to New York.
GLC09414.1695
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
March 22, 1880
Richardson, H.N., fl. 1880
wants promotion in interior departement.
GLC09400.518
March 24, 1880
Smith, J.J., fl. 1880
wants engravings of public buildings of Washington and elsewhere.
GLC09400.532
bill for Blanche Kelso Bruce
March 23, 1897
comes to $450.
GLC09400.568
wall paper bill for R.C. Bruce
December 8, 1905
GLC09400.613
plumbing bill for R.C. Bruce
December 9, 1905
GLC09400.614
to Richard H. Jackson
March 27,1863
Martin, fl. 1861-1864
He notes that his love of adventure is not yet satisfied, yet he thinks it would be after two years of military service. He writes that Richard's mother wants very much to receive a letter from him.
GLC07705.266
December 17, 1879
Bauton, M.C., fl. 1879
acknowledges receipt of the Congressional Record.
GLC09400.476
March 23, 1880
Turner, H.W., fl. 1880
in regard to publication of senator's letter on vice presidency.
GLC09400.531
December 7, 1944
Moe says Sylvia's descriptions of the East side bring it back vividly for him. He also asks for a subscription to the New York Times. He says he still hopes to see Paris one day, but he hasn't had time to study French.
GLC09414.1276
December 6, 1944
Moe says that the tobacco question is very serious right now, he is working on his last pack of cigarettes.
GLC09414.1278
Moe remembers Pearl Harbor and how they heard the news three years ago.
GLC09414.1279
Moe reflects on how long they have been at war. It is the fourth year for the U.S. but it has been even longer for the other countries participating.
GLC09414.1280
Moe has received some of Sylvia's letters but there are gaps. He says he went to the concert and enjoyed it.
GLC09414.1281
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
March 17, 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
He talks about the weather and compares it to Conn. He says the climate is healthier where he is. He would like to have her come but says the enemy is too close right now. He mentions Aunt Armenia.
GLC02744.167
March 21, 1864
Copy of faded letter, GLC02744.169, possibly by Burpee's son.
GLC02744.168
Report that the rebels are threatening Plymouth. Feeling lonely. Imagines they are having supper together.
GLC02744.169
March 22, 1864
Pages appear to be missing. Describes a violent storm aboard the steamer. writes about Lucien. He worries he has not been as attentive as he should have been. He describes all of Lucien's characteristics.
GLC02744.170
to Alexander Milton Ross
December 27, 1878
One unsigned letter to Alexander Milton Ross dated December 27, 1878. Discussing a picture of his brother Owen and an edition of Atlantic Monthly, which details Owen's escape from Harper's Ferry. Also discusses his own health and the lecture on...
GLC03007.56.10
to unknown
1890.
Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904
One undated letter from Ruth Brown Thompson to an unknown recipient. Discusses family and her brother John Jr., who appears to have died. Letter is posibly to Alexander Milton Ross.
GLC03007.56.12
to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead
December 8, 1973
Teasley, John F., fl. 1973
One letter from John F. Teasley to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 8, 1973. Teasley supports the impeachment of President Nixon.
GLC09613.02.3414
December 9, 1973
Woodbridge, Marshall, Jr., fl. 1973
One letter from Marshall Woodbridge Jr. to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 9, 1973. Woodbridge supports the impeachment of President Nixon.
GLC09613.02.3418
Shubunka, Andrew, fl. 1973
One letter from Andrew Shubunka to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 8, 1973. Shubunka supports the impeachment of President Nixon.
GLC09613.02.3434
Teasley, Thomas B., fl. 1973
One letter from Thomas B Teasley to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 8, 1973. Teasley supports the impeachment of President Nixon.
GLC09613.02.3435
to Carla Borin
March 20, 1974
Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Carla Borin dated March 20, 1974. Item is a response to a constituent’s letter stating that misunderstood the Moorhead’s reasoning on the vote concerning subpoenas.
GLC09613.02.3445.01
to Herbert L. Herscher
March 19, 1974
One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Herbert L. Herscher dated March 19, 1974. Item is a response to a constituent’s letter that included an article from the Pasadena Star News that listed the ratings of each member of Congress. States...
GLC09613.02.3448.01
to Michael A. Genovese Jr.
One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Michael A. Genovese Jr., dated March 19, 1974. Thanks the constituent for expressing his views on Nixon's impeachment. Informs him of Congress' current action in investigating Nixon. "A very...
GLC09613.02.3454.01
to Albert P. Grace
One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Albert P. Grace dated March 19, 1974. He expresses his gratitude to his constituent for expressing their views, and informs them that the House Judiciary Committee will examine all evidence. "As a...
GLC09613.02.3455.01
to W.W. Philips
One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to W.W. Philips dated March 19, 1974. Item is a response to a constituent’s letter regarding a resolution to subpoena Nixon. "There is no question but what the Committee needs the power of subpoena and...
GLC09613.02.3456.01
to M.C. Morris
March 18, 1974
One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to M.C. Morris dated March 18, 1974. Defends his vote against subpoenaing Nixon. Acknowledges mention of the ACLU’s support to impeach Nixon, "As you know, the American Civil Liberties Union has taken...
GLC09613.02.3457.01
to Edwin E. Harris
March 16, 1854
Welkins, J.C., fl. 1854
One letter addressed Edwin E. Harris from J.C. Welkins dated Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 16, 1854. Also forwarded to Logan Sutherland.
GLC03135.10.006
Receipt
December 28, 1899
Wells, Nancy E., fl. 1855-1906
One receipt made out to Nancy E. Wells from the Lapeer County Bank dated December 28, 1899 for $50.
GLC03131.15.089
Warranty Deed
March 26, 1856
Johnston, James B., fl. 1855-1856
GLC03131.15.025
March 23, 1871
Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900
GLC03131.15.031
Tax document
December 27, 1893
GLC03131.15.047
December 27, 1897
GLC03131.15.049
December 18, 1905
GLC03131.15.053
Receipt of payment
March 15, 1848
GLC03131.15.059
December 17, 1892
Regworth, Thomas B., fl. 1893
GLC03131.15.066
March 20, 1900
Thatcher, E.B., fl. 1899
One receipt for a gravestone.
GLC03131.15.072
to Maxine Harris Jones
December 8, 1861
Jones, Alfred, 1839-1920
One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated December 8, 1861.
GLC03135.13.029
GLC03135.13.030
March 14, 1863
One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated March 14, 1863.
GLC03135.13.054
to Alfred Jones
March 18, 1863
Jones, Maxine Harris, fl. 1860-1920
One letter from Maxine Harris Jones to Alfred Jones dated March 18, 1863.
GLC03135.13.055
One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated March 21, 1864.
GLC03135.13.071
March 24, 1864
One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated March 24, 1864.
GLC03135.13.072
March 15, 1865
One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated March 15, 1865.
GLC03135.13.077
Mimmi to Hallie and Shirley D. Jones
December 28, 1936
Mimmi, fl. 1934-1936
One letter from Mimmi to Hallie and Shirley D. Jones dated December 28 1936.
GLC03135.13.091
[List of reenlisted Privates]
December 17, 1863
One document listing privates that reenlist in the 13th Massachusetts regiment dated December 17, 1862.
GLC03393.12
Leave of Absence
Jeffries, B. Joy, fl. 1863
One document dated March 14, 1863. A leave of absence form for Lieutenant Joseph Colborn due to illness.
GLC03393.23
Letter to 'my dear Davis'
December 9, 1870
One letter addressed to My Dear Davis dated December 9, 1870. The signature is illegible.
GLC03393.24
Special Order No. 84
December 29, 1862
One document signed by Major General Wadsworth assigning Private Plummer extra duty, dated December 29, 1862.
GLC03393.36
General Orders No. 155
December 9, 1862
Williams, S., fl. 1861-1864
One document by S. Williams dated December 3, 1862. The orders are to ensure there are no stragglers.
GLC03393.47
General Order No. 42
December 8, 1863
Schouler, W.M., fl. 1863
One document by William Schouler dated December 8, 1863. Regarding veterans, bounties and "men of color."
GLC03393.61
to Mary Ewing
March 19, 1864
Ewing, Addison Lee, fl. 1862-1879
One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated In Camp Near Massey Creek East Tenn., March 19, 1864.
GLC03523.28.123
March 22, 1865
One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Goldsborough, N.C., March 22, 1865.
GLC03523.28.152
to Mother and Father
December 27, 1862
Potter, Horace B., fl. 1861-1865
One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, December 27, 1862. Letter is written through December 28.
GLC03523.38.08
to Horace B. Potter
Potter, Lucius F., fl. 1861-1865
One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, December 29, 1862.
GLC03523.38.09
to Lucius F. Potter
One letter addressed to Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, March 14, 1863. Describes a court martial and punishment for desertion.
GLC03523.38.26
One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, March 18, 1863.
GLC03523.38.27
to Folks
One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, March 24, 1863.
GLC03523.38.28
December 6, 1863
One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., December 6, 1863.
GLC03523.38.77
to Father
December 19, 1863
One letter addressed to Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., December 19, 1863.
GLC03523.38.80
to Son
December 26, 1862
One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, December 26, 1862.
GLC03523.38.81
to Father and Mother
December 29, 1863
One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., December 29, 1863.
GLC03523.38.82
to a friend
December 28, 1861
Eveleth, George M., 1837-1879
One letter from George M. Eveleth to an unknown recipient dated December 28, 1861.
GLC03857.02
to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth
March 17, 1862
One letter from George M. Eveleth to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth dated March 17, 1862.
GLC03857.15
One letter from George M. Eveleth to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth dated March 14, 1865.
GLC03857.48
December 17, 1865
One letter from George M. Eveleth to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth dated December 17, 1865.
GLC03857.61
to Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison
December 8, 1862
Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865
One letter from Eben Allison to Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison dated December 8, 1862. Written in a camp near Louisville, Kentucky
GLC03523.24.034
Permission passes
March 25, 1865
Bates, J. Anson, fl. 1865
One document allowing the bearer to visit Ward 7, signed by J. Anson Bates dated March 25, 1865.
GLC03857.68.01
to Mortimer Johnson
March 19, 1861
Johnson, Waldo P., 1817-1885
One letter addressed to Mortimer Johnson from Waldo P. Johnson dated City of Jefferson, March, 19, 1851. Johnson informs his brother that he was elected to the United States Senate. Relays that his six-year term began March 4.
GLC03135.10.019
to Margaret Harris
March 15, 1863
Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Sevier County, Arkansas, March 15, 1863.
GLC03135.10.048
March 20, 1863
Johnson, Tom, fl. 1862-1864
One letter to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Columbus, Texas, March 20, 1863.
GLC03135.10.049
March 21, 1863
Scott, Joseph, fl. 1863
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Joseph Scott dated Office Chf. Surg. Front Div., Little Rock, March 21, 1863.
GLC03135.10.050
March 22, 1863
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Little Rock, Arkansas, March 22, 1863.
GLC03135.10.051
to Edwin Harris and Waldo Johnson
March 25, 1863
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris and Waldo Johnson from Tom Johnson dated Alleytown, Colorado County, Texas, March 25, 1863.
GLC03135.10.052
March 14, 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Camp Sumter, Arkansas, March 14, 1864.
GLC03135.10.156
to Samuel H. Sutherland
Sutherland, Samuel H., fl. 1863-1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Sumter, March 17, 1864.
GLC03135.10.157
March 24, 1865
unknown, fl. 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris dated Collinsburg, Louisiana, March 24, 1865. Last page is missing.
GLC03135.10.215
16 November
One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Camp Sullivan, November 16.
GLC03523.28.041
to Mollie
December 6, 1862
One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Camp Sullivan, December 6, 1862. Mollie is a nickname for Mary Ewing
GLC03523.28.045
December 28, 1862
One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Sheppardsville, Ky., December 28, 1862.
GLC03523.28.047
[Diary belonging to Addison Lee Ewing, 1862-1863]
One small booklet of diary pages belonging to Addison Lee Ewing dated December 26, 1862 to January 7, 1863. Contains notes on his routine, tents and military actions.
GLC03523.28.048
One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Sheppardsville, Ky., March 14, 1863.
GLC03523.28.059
March 17, 1863
One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Sheppardsville, Ky., March 17, 1863.
GLC03523.28.060
One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Sheppardsville, Ky., March 20, 1863.
GLC03523.28.061
One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Bardstown Junction, Ky., December 8, 1863.
GLC03523.28.106
One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Lebanon, Ky., December 17, 1863.
GLC03523.28.108
December 28, 1863
One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Lebanon, Ky., December 28, 1863.
GLC03523.28.111
to Jasper Allison
One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated March 15, 1863. Written in a camp near Mursfreesboro, Tennessee.
GLC03523.24.046
to James Allison
March 16, 1863
One letter from Eben Allison to James Allison dated March 16, 1863.Written in a camp near Mursfreesboro, Tennessee
GLC03523.24.047
March 15, 1864
One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated March 15, 1864.
GLC03523.24.087
March 18, 1864
One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated March 18, 1864. Describes his horse being hit by a bullet during a charge.
GLC03523.24.088
March 23, 1864
One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated March 23, 1864.
GLC03523.24.089
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