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

circa 1876

Ogden, Sarah Perot, 1831-?

Object

Title: [An aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition]

A Woman's Christian commission aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Hand engraved with the name "Sarah Morris Ogden" on the reverse.

GLC06559.155

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Christian Science Church]

One untitled photograph circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of a large domed building (possibly the Christian Science Church of Boston, Massachusetts). Photographer unknown.

GLC08878.0205

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston

One photogravure after a recent photograph entitled, "Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston, Massachusetts. Caption notes "Phillips Brooks was a rector of Trinity Church from 1870-1891 when he was elected Bishop of Massachusetts." Artist unknown.

GLC08878.0206

1870

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Execution of the Inca of Peru by Pizarro

One engraving entitled "Execution of the Inca of Peru by Pizarro" dated 1870. Depicts Spanish soliders surrounding an Incan man chained to a log with branches piled at his feet. In the foreground a religous man waves a Christian cross in the face of the Incan. In the Background Spanish soliders raise burning torches into the air. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in the possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0182

January 9, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Most everyone is healthy. Leg is feeling fine, but an ulcer sore has developed on it above the ankle in addition to the sores that were already there below the knee. Received three letters, the ninth, tenth, and eleventh she has sent, from her this morning. Also received $1.50 and six postage stamps. Felt bad to hear that William Nash had "such bad luck." Asks to let Nash know that he feels his pain, because something similar happened to him when he was shot in the leg. As soon as the leg had begun to heal, it began to be covered in sores. The leg is getting better now. By the time fighting…

GLC09273.19

19 October 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to friends

Here "safe and sound." Got here this morning, had to write as soon as possible. Met a lady from Elmira who worked for a Christian organization that "assisted me all they could." She accompanied him to the boarding house where he got breakfast. Had to wait until 5:00 PM for the boat. They accompanied him on the boat. Had to take an oath of loyalty to the United States. Got a pass to go on to the boat. One of his friends went with him. Had breakfast the next day free of charge. Says the Christian Commission has been "brothers and sisters to me." Found Charles to be "as well as could be expected…

GLC09273.06

14 December 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

The letter is printed on stationery provided by the U. S. Christian Commission. Is in good health. Received two letters from her this morning. One had some cough medicine in it. Got the receipt for his box. "I want to kiss you." Will be staying in camp for the winter. Found Joseph in camp; he is healthy and did very well on the march. Guernsey also "stood it first rate." John, on the other hand, "growled all of the way but he came through [alright]." Had some pudding for dinner. Has been living very well; gets at least two loaves of bread a day and will be making his shanty even better for…

GLC09273.14

15 December 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Cough is almost gone. Leg is a bit sore but is getting better. In all other respects his health is "tip top." Got another letter from her today. Was happy to see that it had four stamps in it. Received orders to build shanties today. Joseph and Fayette are both healthy. John "grunts about the same." Guernsey is alright. Is cooking beef for supper. Says he prays to the Lord all the time to get him through the war. "Fayette has made up his mind to live a different life than" the one he has lived so far. Asks her to teach the Christian way to Oscar so he can learn "to be a good boy." Loves both…

GLC09273.15

January 12, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Letter is printed on U. S. Christian Commission stationery. All are well and hope the same is true of her and Oscar. His health is "the best that it has been since I was shot." Received his fourteenth letter from her the night before. Urges her to look out for herself. Glad that she got that money to pay off the creditors. Once he gets paid, he will send his salary home so that she can pay whomever needs the money and still have some left over for herself. He can pay the rest once he returns home in the fall. Discussed the financial situation with Fayette. Asks her to tell Jane that he thinks…

GLC09273.20

16 May 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Printed on stationery from the U.S. Christian Commission. All are healthy. Met up with the regiment at a camp five or so miles outside of Washington. They have been here for 4 or 5 days. Got 3 letters from her last night and 2 more today. Got $5 in one of them today. Was "glad to hear from you and very glad to get that money for I hadn't got any." "Very warm" today. Will probably stay at this camp until the regiment departs for Elmira to be discharged. "Some think we will go to Elmira in 3 or 4 weeks, and some think it will be 6 weeks." Spoke to the captain about getting a furlough for 20…

GLC09273.45

January 10, 1874

Hampshire Paper Company

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Evangelical Press Association

They send statements of account by Mr. Powell.

GLC00687.249

1885

Unknown

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

The Bessemer Steel Works has agreed to stop all work on Sundays.

GLC00687.261

June 2, 1886

J. B. Lippincott Company, fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

They inform him that his article "Friction between Labor and Capital" has been accepted for publication, and they enclose a check. On the back are notes about the beautiful music of a violin and the decision to do God's will.

GLC00687.262

January 23, 1865

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

attrition in the Brotherhood, the dwindling treasury, hopes for a revival of religion in the church, and affirmations of his faith in Christ.

GLC02180.20

February 2, 1865

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

news of friends, and the finances of the Church.

GLC02180.21

February 11, 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

missing letters, receipt of Brooklyn and religious newspapers, attendance at the Seventh Baptist Church and an enthusiatic report of Mr. Fuller's sermon, his sister Mary's religious development, the payment of his washwoman, food, and his overall health. Written on letterhead with an etching of Fort McHenry.

GLC02180.22

17 September 1865

Maverick, William, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

the purchaser of a farm in Farmingville, and a report on the religious activites in and around Farmingville

GLC02180.33

27 October 1865

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

avowal of love for Frank Doane, and devotion to God.

GLC02180.35

February 13, 1866

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

meditation on faith and proselytizing

GLC02180.38

9 March 1866

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

Morse's attendance at a Baptist Church

GLC02180.39

11 July 1866

Maverick, William, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

remorse that their discourse no longer includes professions of faith, his urging Morse to marry, and the request of assistance in obtaining employment.

GLC02180.40

10 August 1900

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

"I hope when I get back home I will not have forgotten how to be gay, but every thing is so dreadfully solemn up here [. . . .]" Talks about a politician, "Mr. Johnson," who asked him "to vote for McK [inley] in the last election and asked me what I cared for the former & working man. He said it was myself I ought to look after not others, that is a nice speech for a person to make and especially one who claims to be a Christian." Mentions how rains have flooded other miners. Says his brother will take a sledge that winter but he will carry to mail [?] 250 miles to avoid starving.

GLC05755.012

19 May 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia took the car to work and had to visit a Greek Catholic Church and found the priest charming. He acted as a Polish interpreter for her client. Sorry Moe has had bad weather and bad food, and reminds him he will have good food again when he returns home. Sylvia says she will send him more money so he can go out; she doesn't go shopping so much anymore and won't miss it for herself.

GLC09414.0038