30 August 1864

Charlie, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He thanks Richard for the knife he requested. He saw Mattie last night and had a great time. Asks Richard if he can get a copy of "Fanny Hill."

GLC07705.422

circa 1861-1864

Engraving

Title: Interior of the State Arsenal 57th st. Occupied by the 7th N.Y.V. (Steuben Regiment) 1861

GLC09118.11

1862

Engraving

Title: State Arsenal in Central Park 57th St. Troops Leaving for the War

GLC09118.18

12 August 1860

Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Much Respected Cousin

They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back

GLC07205.070

12 June 1861

Abert, William S., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Orders No. 3

The discharge of firearms is strictly prohibited except against the enemy and in a few other approved situations.

GLC02745.036

23 October 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches and witnessed firing between the Germans and the Belgians. Letter has been damaged by the censors.

GLC02679.11

23 March 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He talks of a Col. Henry S. Graves that he has gotten know. His labor organization is going well. There have been air raids.

GLC02679.12

7 April 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He has enclosed a statement of the First Presbysterian Church. William has volunteered for the tank service and will undergo five weeks of training.

GLC02679.13

14 April 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He revisited his old regiment this past week. He does not mind the air raids. he tells her to keep writing even if he is a poor correspondent.

GLC02679.14

5 June 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He apologizes for his poor correspondence. He notes his recent promotion. He is very well except he sometimes does not sleep well because of the air raids.

GLC02679.17

13 September 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He saw a bombardment recently at the [Chaucien?] de dames. While there he stopped in a cathedral and picked up a pamphlet which he has enclosed (not in folder.)

GLC02679.22

11 May 1919

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He sending home a sword given to him by Gen. Pershing. The grand duke invited him to lunch.

GLC02679.33

February 2, 1864

Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 42

Regulations for the care of artillery and instructions for firing.

GLC02198.08

January 12, 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He is sick with a bad cold and cough. In other news they have not got their rifles yet. There will probably not be any fighting for some time. He asks her to send 4 stockings.

GLC02740.19

January 23, 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He received her picture. They have been in their present location without rifles and nothing to do for quite a while. He tells her to take good care of his babies.

GLC02740.21

1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

They are going to be sent to Maine as sharpshooters since they cannot be put anywhere else in the United States. He sees a lot of Rebels coming in lately and describes them as good-looking, smart men.

GLC02740.48

1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

There is a heavy battle going on nearby. They, on the other hand, are still having good times. They do not have their rifles yet. He reminds Lizzie that she is always in his prayers.

GLC02740.49

1 March 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Respected Miss (Kitty)

They are close to the Rebels now and there should be a fight soon. The only reason there wasn't one before is because they didn't have guns.

GLC02170.03

9 July 1861

Abert, William S., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: Circular

Commander of regiments will bring supply of ammunition up to 70 rounds per man.

GLC02745.043

6 May 1861

Lappon, M.W., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Order No. 11

Every article except arms and accoutrements will be marked with the name and number of the regiment. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.064

14 April 1848

Autograph letter

Title: to Sir

He believes the new infantry regulations (Cooper's Tactics) are more appropriate for today's army because many things have changed including the command for loading.

GLC02745.080

February 17, 1863

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They learned of the capture of Fort Donaldson and 15,000 prisoners. He hopes his brother had fun sleigh riding and wonders if any of the fellows talk about him when they are hugging the girls. The regiment got new guns. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

GLC02172.60

January 10, 1864

Welles, Edmund, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Brandy Station. Says the lack of respect for the Sabbath shown by the men in camp angers him. Believes that the men serving in the Union Army will be able to say that they gave "life and limb in this cause of humanity." Says he has been transferred to the "Signal Corps-Army of the Potomac." Mentions that he received his cavalry uniform and arms and built a house in which he will live with two others. Notes people he met at the hospital and states that he and Sergeant Perkins were reminiscing about their stay in Ward B.

GLC06559.092

January 30, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says Sundays always remind her of Moe. Reports her brother Al has been transferred to Lafayette Field, Louisiana where he is flying Fairchild B-26 bombers.

GLC09414.0143

February 11, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has heard that London is being bombed and is afraid for him. Says Fascism is rearing its ugly head [in the United States]. Both Houses passed the Anti-Subsidy Bill and Roosevelt's veto is expected. She also went to Prospect Park [Brooklyn] to see her Mom.

GLC09414.0159