February 17, 1812 or 1813

Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Cushing

Comforts Hannah Cushing on the death of her nephew, John Cushing Aylwin, who died aboard the U.S.S. Constitution after its battle with the HMS Java in December 1812. Adams quotes from Cato: "How beautiful is death when earned by virtue / Who would not be that youth? What pity is it / That we can die but once to serve our Country."

GLC09394

January 25, 1945

Stouffer, E.M., Mrs., fl. 1943-1945

Newspaper clipping

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One newspaper clipping sent by Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 25, 1945. The clipping features three men in sailor's uniforms standing next to a bus talking to W.A.V.E.S inside. The caption reads, "The Early Bird Gets The Chicks. Beating their buddies to the punch, three sailors angle for dates with a newly -arrived contingent of WAVES. There were more than 200 Navy gals in this first large group to hit Hawaii. When the WAVES disembarked a Navy band was on hand to say "Aloha."" One sailor was labeled "Leonard." There is no indication of the newspaper the clipping was…

GLC09611.397

2 October 1945

King, Margaret J., fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances; sharing his portrait with family and friends, anticipating his arrival home and her current work schedule.

GLC09903.47

2 October 1945

Norris, Don, fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ruth Fairchild

One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on his work. Expresses that he misses her and wishes to return home soon. Enclosed with a two-paged newspaper clipping from the "Newport Navalog," related to Navy mail privileges being halted with return of soldiers. Reverse side contains a highlight on the Navy's librarian.

GLC09903.48

February 18, 1969

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, 1926-2022

Document signed

Title: Pardon for Brian L. Butcher convicted of uninsured use of motor vehicle

GLC03934

February 8, 1849

Buffum, James N., 1807-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to David P. Harmon]

Informs Harmon that an Anti-Slavery Society meeting will be held in Harmon's town of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Writes that "the South are beginning [to] feel the effect of agitation and are alarmed for their Patirarchical [sic] institution." Encourages Harmon to ask his friends to attend the meeting as well. Announces that Mr. and Mrs. "Taft" (Craft) will be attending the county meeting and are sure to draw in a large crowd from "mere curiosity."

GLC06143.03

circa February 27, 1849

May, Samuel J., 1797-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David P. Harmon

Writes that he had wanted to include Lucy Stone in the meeting arranged in Harmon's town, but she decided to go home and visit her parents instead. Hopes that she will join the meeting at Concord, New Hampshire on 5 March.

GLC06143.07

February 8, 1850

Gibson, Gibson, fl. 1846-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother Tobias Gibson

Gibson tries to prepare his brother for his wife's (Louisiana Gibson) death, as she is gravely ill. He also discuss failures on his plantations and the education of his children.

GLC04501.059

February 27, 1866

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Makes reference to the resignation and their father's disapproval again. Says she left Baltimore yesterday and has been ill since January and is taking cod liver oil. Mentions that the price of corn is 60 cents/bushel. Says the old town (probably Martinsburg) looks as usual and that "the railroad is its life." Claims that "Prices are high here, marketing and everything so the country people ought to have some money. Pa has rented the home next door for 250 dollars. the brick house ... for 375 and the small house ... for 75 dollars." Most of the letter…

GLC03523.21.51

February 10, 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, sister and [brother-in-law]

Discusses farm business back home. He describes a "grand foraging expedition" led by Major Dutton. In response to his father's comment about taking Wheeler's place, Lysander states "I couldn't let you have my place under any consideration...I would be ashamed to live in a country I was not willing to fight for." He tells his mother that she must stop worrying about him or he will leave the hardships he encounters out of future letters. Wheeler explains that it is his desire to write these letters as journals and include as many accounts as possible, so that he can read them in the…

GLC07460.014

February 8, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is preparing for furlough tomorrow. He writes that he enclosed a photo and negative but it is not included with the letter.

GLC09414.0982

February 10, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discovered that he doesn't have to wait until the end of furlough to write. He is currently in London where he is enjoying seeing the sights and walking through the streets.

GLC09414.0983

February 17, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions several friends and family members and wonders if Melvin is in the South Pacific. He complains about Adele's fiancé saying "he's making me nauseous," and asks for Alvin's address.

GLC09414.0989

February 18, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions an antique snuff box he purchased for Sylvia, and says he is worried about Eddie S. whose wife can't conceive. He comments on the news that Sam tried to get Mad to sign a waiver for support.

GLC09414.0990

February 20, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia not to worry about having written a short letter. He asks about Harry Haber and tells her to eat dinner at her mother's.

GLC09414.0991

February 28, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that instead of cleaning the trailer today, they did some drilling.

GLC09414.1002

February 27, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just returned from Winchester where he took two fellow soldiers and acted as a guide this time. Upon his return, received a letter from Hilda Selm. He also reports meeting a friendly Englishman in a cathedral.

GLC09414.1004

February 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been enjoying the chocolates Sylvia sent and the latest issues of PM.

GLC09414.1005

February 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to town where he discovered a fish and chips shop, where he ate and then caught the last bus home.

GLC09414.1006

February 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe details his plans to go to the camp movie tonight.

GLC09414.1007

February 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remarks that it is Mae Raphael's birthday and asks if Sylvia ever hears from the Raphaels.

GLC09414.1008

February 7, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Alvin who is now in London. He went to the concert and enjoyed it immensely. He also reassures Sylvia that he received her anniversary gift, and mentions he has sent her a package.

GLC09414.1331

February 8, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports he was unable to get tickets to the operetta so he went to the movies instead, and had to sit through a bad Western. He then went out for a drink with Jack.

GLC09414.1332

February 9, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions that he got into a discussion about the "negro and his inferiority as a member of the human race." Moe took the stance that such inferiority was environmental, not hereditary.

GLC09414.1333

February 10, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he woke up to a very cold morning in which there was a lot of difference in the temperature inside versus the temperature outside. He also mentions seeing the Lauren Bacall movie.

GLC09414.1334