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to Mother

a great deal of the company has been wounded or killed. hoping to get a furlough soon.

GLC08300.12

to Mother

his wound is improving. still suffering from pneumonia. sent to Farmville to recuperate.

GLC08300.14

to Brother

water damage, cannot be read.Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.28

to Mother

water damage, cannot be read. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.29

to Maria, Elma, Amus, Johnny and Co.

today went with Wallace and used his money. an agent from head quarters and said he prefers to have them run it. acknowledges his mother's suffering because of his absence.

GLC08311.07

to Maria

records his movements. encountered snow and ice. The third morning out they found a fleet of chickens. decided to shoot some.

GLC08311.08

to Maria

has been informed of Mother's death. weather is cold. the price on farms is low now.

GLC08311.09

to Maria

south of Petersburg. yesterday there was a review of the 2nd corps. very rainy and windy weather.thinks they're better situated then they were last summer.

GLC08311.16

to Maria

General Grant is in the area. has a paper giving a full account of Sheridan's actions but has no way to send it right now. Written at City Point- now named Hopewell

GLC08311.36

to Maria

Levi left his trunk on boat of City Point. heard that Capt. Manville was relieved of duty but does not know who will succeed him. thinks hoops must be going out of style because his cousins aren't wearing them.

GLC08311.37

to Maria

the enemy attacked the 9th and 2nd corp. describes the Comissary Quarters. believes that men can live more comfortably apart from women than women can by themselves.

GLC08311.38

to wife

since he only has two months pay, cannot give her very much this time. writes that their men captured four rebels a few days ago. Written in camp at Pulaski

GLC09315.23

to wife

has pain in his breast but is doing a great deal better. was going to send her five dollars but forgot, will send it this time. thinks it will be a good winter. Written in camp at Pulaski

GLC09315.24

to Annie

writes there will be a forward movement. 20,000 more have joined them. they are getting ready to attack Norfolk. writes "before I came to the South, I had some sympathy for the slaves, but it has all gone..."

GLC09354.05

to J.W. Thayes

He is sending a sample of the Doeskin which Mr. Terry is making. He has done the finishing.

GLC02744.272

officially appoints Thomas F. Burpee legal guardian of three children

Frances S. Watts, Emma C. Watts and Francis Alonso Watts

GLC02744.273

to J.W. Thayer

He writes of a band that cannot come to an agreement as to whether they want the more expensive instruments or the cheaper ones.

GLC02744.282

Sentry Box

Article about R.O.T.C summer camp and the civil war history they will learn.

GLC02744.342

to Rev. and Dear Brother

He arrived home and found all things well, is enclosing something for his daughter.

GLC02744.345

to Col. Lucien F. Burpee

Written in pencil: Execution of Dr. Wright.

GLC02744.371

to Paymaster

asks paymaster to please forward his pay immediately to the above address. has not been paid since he was taken prisoner and desperately needs to pay his family's bills.

GLC08413.29

Certifies that Thomas Burpee is still ill and requires leave of absence

Doctor writes about Burpee's rheumatic fever which will prevent him from working.

GLC02744.245

to Sylvia Weiner

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

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

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

Check for Carmine Cartaldo for $65.00

GLC09414.1621

to Sylvia Weiner

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

wants promotion in interior departement.

GLC09400.518

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants engravings of public buildings of Washington and elsewhere.

GLC09400.532

bill for Blanche Kelso Bruce

comes to $450.

GLC09400.568

wall paper bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.613

plumbing bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.614

to Richard H. Jackson

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

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

acknowledges receipt of the Congressional Record.

GLC09400.476

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

in regard to publication of senator's letter on vice presidency.

GLC09400.531

to Sylvia Weiner

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

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says that the tobacco question is very serious right now, he is working on his last pack of cigarettes.

GLC09414.1278

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remembers Pearl Harbor and how they heard the news three years ago.

GLC09414.1279

to Sylvia Weiner

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

to Sylvia Weiner

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

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

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Copy of faded letter, GLC02744.169, possibly by Burpee's son.

GLC02744.168

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Report that the rebels are threatening Plymouth. Feeling lonely. Imagines they are having supper together.

GLC02744.169

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

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

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

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

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Andrew Shubunka to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 8, 1973. Shubunka supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.3434

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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

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

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

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

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

One receipt made out to Nancy E. Wells from the Lapeer County Bank dated December 28, 1899 for $50.

GLC03131.15.089

Warranty Deed

GLC03131.15.025

Warranty Deed

GLC03131.15.031

Tax document

GLC03131.15.047

Tax document

GLC03131.15.049

Tax document

GLC03131.15.053

Receipt of payment

GLC03131.15.059

Receipt of payment

GLC03131.15.066

Receipt of payment

One receipt for a gravestone.

GLC03131.15.072

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated December 8, 1861.

GLC03135.13.029

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated December 8, 1861.

GLC03135.13.030

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated March 14, 1863.

GLC03135.13.054

to Alfred Jones

One letter from Maxine Harris Jones to Alfred Jones dated March 18, 1863.

GLC03135.13.055

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated March 21, 1864.

GLC03135.13.071

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated March 24, 1864.

GLC03135.13.072

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated March 15, 1865.

GLC03135.13.077

Mimmi to Hallie and Shirley D. Jones

One letter from Mimmi to Hallie and Shirley D. Jones dated December 28 1936.

GLC03135.13.091

[List of reenlisted Privates]

One document listing privates that reenlist in the 13th Massachusetts regiment dated December 17, 1862.

GLC03393.12

Leave of Absence

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'

One letter addressed to My Dear Davis dated December 9, 1870. The signature is illegible.

GLC03393.24

Special Order No. 84

One document signed by Major General Wadsworth assigning Private Plummer extra duty, dated December 29, 1862.

GLC03393.36

General Orders No. 155

One document by S. Williams dated December 3, 1862. The orders are to ensure there are no stragglers.

GLC03393.47

General Order No. 42

One document by William Schouler dated December 8, 1863. Regarding veterans, bounties and "men of color."

GLC03393.61

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated In Camp Near Massey Creek East Tenn., March 19, 1864.

GLC03523.28.123

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Goldsborough, N.C., March 22, 1865.

GLC03523.28.152

to Mother and Father

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

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

to Horace B. Potter

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

to Mother and Father

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

One letter addressed to Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., December 19, 1863.

GLC03523.38.80

to Son

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, December 26, 1862.

GLC03523.38.81

to Father and Mother

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

One letter from George M. Eveleth to an unknown recipient dated December 28, 1861.

GLC03857.02

to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth

One letter from George M. Eveleth to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth dated March 17, 1862.

GLC03857.15

to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth

One letter from George M. Eveleth to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth dated March 14, 1865.

GLC03857.48

to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth

One letter from George M. Eveleth to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth dated December 17, 1865.

GLC03857.61

to Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison

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

One document allowing the bearer to visit Ward 7, signed by J. Anson Bates dated March 25, 1865.

GLC03857.68.01

to Mortimer Johnson

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

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Sevier County, Arkansas, March 15, 1863.

GLC03135.10.048

to Margaret Harris

One letter to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Columbus, Texas, March 20, 1863.

GLC03135.10.049