20 March 1777

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions his plan to "enter the Service" once he raises a certain sum, which he is confident he will have soon. He has bought two hundred pounds worth of quills, paper, and similar articles from Newburry, and thinks they will be easy to turn a profit on since they are scarce in Boston. William and Lucy Knox had reopened the bookshop that Henry had operated before the war, and tried to sell these items there. States that he ran into Joshua Wentworth of Portsmouth, who informed him of the arrival of a French vessel carrying a large cargo of arms for the Continental Army. French officers…

GLC02437.00555

20 March 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports "News Glorious News" that a French ship loaded with artillery and arms for the Americans landed at Portsmouth last week. Also carried French officers "well recommended by Doct. Franklin" and an account stating that a similar ship will soon arrive with more weapons. Also reports that two "Fine Prize Ships" worth 50,000 pounds were recently captured from the British. Many of these same events are mentioned in GLC02437.00555. Wishes to know if he should still try to recruit men for a regiment. Notes that he has begun training a number of men to play the fife, and hopes to retain a…

GLC02437.00554

25 March 1777

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Continues the discussion about raising money from his last letter, GLC02437.00555. Still believes that he will soon have raised the necessary funds, and will then be free to join the army. Hopes to receive the quills, wax, etc. that day. A French General has arrived and met with General Heath, and more French ships are expected. The General is most likely Phillipe Charles Jean Baptiste Tronson du Coudray.

GLC02437.00558

February 6, 1864

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary L. Kessler

Writes to his mother from Camp Douglas. Reports they may be heading to Mexico within a month. Notes they will go to New York City and connect with General Ambrose E. Burnside's expedition. Comments no furloughs are to be granted to their regiment. Signs with his middle name Jefferson.

GLC03523.52.33

February 17, 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He cannot get bread or flour to Joshua Mauger before the end of the next month.

GLC03902.082

February 27, 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses news of family and friends. Also, says it is strange that they are only informed of American losses.

GLC03902.084

February 17, 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Captain Hughes has been offered the Commissionership and Lieutenant Governorship of Halifax.

GLC03902.104

February 27, 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Warns Mauger not to visit due to the severity of the weather. He is still bed-ridden.

GLC03902.148

February 6, 1764

Pownall, John, fl. 1764

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

"I am directed by the Commissioners for the Trade and Plantations to desire your attendence [sic] at their Board on Tuesday the 7 Instant at 11 o Clock in the fore noon on the Subject of Your Memorial concerning the Bills drawn by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, and which yet remain unpaid." Includes account.

GLC03902.218

February 6, 1812

Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Le duc de Bassano

to Hugues-Bernard Maret, first duc de Bassano, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

GLC07459.01.01

12 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says that as a reward for winning the series, the whole company will get a trip to Cherbourg. He is also concerned about the German flare-up. He thought there would be an overthrow but wonders if it was just propaganda designed to boost morale.

GLC09414.1170

19 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe believes Alvin's decision to marry now is a hasty decision. He thinks they do not understand the responsibilities of marriage. He also says he feels homesickness more frequently in France than in England.

GLC09414.1174

31 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that it is looking more and more probable that the war will soon end. He says that the bells are ringing to celebrate the liberation of Paris. He remembers one evening shortly before the fall of France with Alice and Al.

GLC09414.1179

27 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he has finally met Frank Mooney. He also says it won't be long now before all of France is free of Germany, and writes that one day she will get to meet Jack and Marty.

GLC09414.1182

28 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that there is an abundance of snails, slugs and frogs in France. He writes about the hedges of France, and instructs Sylvia to see Lew (illegible) Jacobson for a new suit or coat.

GLC09414.1183

31 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe spent most of the letter describing scenery. He also says he enjoyed Sylvia's description of a restful, peaceful day.

GLC09414.1186

14 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has high hopes for the coming year. He mentions the food and notes that he doesn't have much opportunity to study the food in its natural habitat as they are not allowed to eat in cafes and restaurants at this time.

GLC09414.1198

16 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Marty met some people in the town he had known in Paris and Moe, Jack and him went to visit them. Moe describes each family member. He also says they were asked to sing American songs and wound up singing the Star Spangled Banner.

GLC09414.1200

21 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Last night the whole gang went to Madame Vivienne's again where they had a French lesson. Moe says he enjoyed the drawing Sylvia made of herself sitting at home writing. He is surprised to hear that she may have gained weight.

GLC09414.1205

24 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went in search of a French grammar book as he intends to study the language. He later saw a movie. He believes Mad and Ben are in Sylvia's debt.

GLC09414.1209

25 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is confused by the French grammar book he found as it is in French. He and Jack will start with the simple conjugations, but asks Sylvia to send a French grammar book if she has one since one in English would be easier.

GLC09414.1210

30 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discovered a couple parks in town. He writes that the parks in France are more formal and better maintained than the parks in the U.S.. He bought some pickles on the way back to camp.

GLC09414.1215

1 October 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad that Mad, Ben and David finally have their own place. He writes that Sylvia's suspicion that he has gone to Paris is unfounded, no such luck for him, though he very much wants to go.

GLC09414.1216

5 October 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to town with Jack, drank brandy and watched a couple of Frenchmen playing cards. He writes in response to Sylvia's request for culture notes. Moe reports that some of the soldiers try to speak to girls on the street, but that in respectable circles a girl does not go out with a boy alone unless marriage is imminent. Jack finally received the French dictionary he asked for.

GLC09414.1220

13 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been taking a world history test for the past few hours. He notes that it is 22 months since he left the states. Marty was invited to be an interpreter for the purchase of champagne, he invited Moe to go with him. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1478