15 June 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He showed a letter she wrote to General Pershing. He too has a pious mother. One day General Pershing will visit her.

GLC02679.18

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

2 May 1919

Dawes, William C., fl. 1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to Charles Dawes

He is excited about his upcoming visit. He asks Charles to be the godfather of his grandson. Written at Mount Ephrain.

GLC02679.31

25 May 1919

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He has enlclosed a copy of a letter from Sergeant Baker. Since the Germans are hesitating to sign the peace treaty, John has to postpone his trip to England, which means he will go by himself to his grandson's christening.

GLC02679.35

30 June 1919

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

His departure will be delayed until July 20th because of further negotiations with the French Government. He describes his trip to England. He and other military associates went to the christening of his godson. They met William Dawes and his wife and headed to the church located in a small village. Then they had lunch and engaged in in old village customs. He planted a tree to represent the recent peace treaty. They visited the cemetary. He is glad the English and American branch of the family have come together.

GLC02679.40

26 June 1919

Poem

Title: Poem for the Christening of Charles Ambrose WIlliam Dawes

At Bernhill Church.

GLC02679.66

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

12 September 1889

Vansickle, A.R., fl. 1889

Printed document

Title: Programme of the Fifth Annual Reunion of the Twenty-Seventh Indiana Regimental Reunion Association

Includes music, prayer and a dinner.

GLC02198.55

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Memorial Tablet in St. Paul's Church

In Loving Memory of Chara Conant Long Wait.

GLC08284.037

6 April 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He discusses what she can do to occupy her time and suggests Sunday reading. He watched a religious procession in Lisbon. He is embarrassed to say that while the officers of the Prussian ships can all speak English, no one on board his ship can speak French, which the Prussian officers regard as the universal language. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.064

February 25, 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He talks about an old church in Lisbon that impressed him. He also visited the King's Palace at Belem and the tower. The Opera House also figures prominently in the letter. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.067

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

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Christmas Envelope

Features red pointsetta.

GLC02740.66

17 May 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Kitty

He went to a meeting house the other day and it reminded him of old times. He heard she looks pretty bad these days, having had the measles.

GLC02170.07

27 April 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Order No. 2

Orders on how the men will spend their leisure time and how they should bathe so that they are ready to march to the city for divine services at city hall. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.053

27 April 1861

Gaye, John H., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Order No. 2

Duplicate of GLC02745.053. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.054

1861-1877

Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: I Invite You

Sermon published by American tract society. The author invites the reader to come to Christ.

GLC02172.87

1861-1877

Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself

Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.

GLC02172.88

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: The Ten Commandments

Published by American tract society. Exodus 20 : 3--17.

GLC02172.89

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: Not Now

Published by American tract society. Now is the time to believe in God.

GLC02172.90

1861-1877

Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: Only Try

Published by American tract society. Only try to serve God.

GLC02172.91

1861-1877

Sketch

Title: Men and women rejoicing

Three men stare at them from the clouds

GLC08284.025

8 January 1863

Sulkin, Hermengilde, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Says she is saddened to hear that her son, Alphonse, has become very ill with typhoid fever, and she dreads the thought of his death. Begs Ogden to do as much as possible to restore her son to health because she has already felt the pain of losing one of her sons to the same illness. Asks that Ogden get a Catholic priest for her son if one has not already visited. If Alphonse recovers, she wants him to be discharged and sent to their home in Canada. Requests that if he dies to bury him near Georgetown, close to his brother. Thanks Ogden for informing her of her son's condition because she…

GLC06559.126

circa 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Tupper. States, "in answer to the Lines found in a stocking." Expresses gratitude for the assistance of the Union women and asserts that the men will do their best to "save our land from slavery & And the oppressed clanking chain." Says the men will pray for the women back home. The location and date of the letter are not listed.

GLC06559.091

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