[n.y.]/06/28

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: relation of a scandalous story

Crawfurd gives Johnston a brief summary of a scandalous story of marital infidelity, and offers to send him the paper it was printed in. With ANS to Johnston from Sarah Minis on p.4. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04113

1778/07/17

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Greene

An apologetic yet firm letter to his wife, explaining the need for them to be separated during the war: "You must be assured that there must be something very uncommon to prevent my coming home." Greene then goes on to reassure his wife of the stability of their marriage and his love for her and his desire to soon be reunited with her and their children.

GLC07884.02

1780/06/20

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nehemiah Hubbard

Seeking his help in locating someone to accompany Mrs. Greene on her travels from Hartford home. He then goes on to report on military operations. In part: "The Enemy is out in this side of Elizabethtown. They marched about four miles into the Country and then retreated back again....It is expected they mean to penetrate the Country; but I hope they will meet with such a sour face, that they will not like the looks of things and quit their enterprise."

GLC07884.04

1757/09/30

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Ball Washington re: his brother's marriage, ordering clothing for slaves

With provenance note stating property of David A. Hayes, and a clipped signature of John Hancock, President.

GLC07858.01

1860/01/14

Jeffery, Roberta, fl. 1850-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Edward R. Archer]

Regarding events that occured in the summer and fall last including: in June, the death of their cousin, Mary Williamson, and also of "Lucy's Jesse," Roberta giving birth to another girl, Archer's marriage in July, Kate's bout with Typhoid fever in August, "...which took out all her hair so that on Nov. 2d she was pretty nearly a bald bride." Roberta goes on to say that Archer remarried "to settle up Mr. Masons; affairs," who had died in October. Her father along with Terry Flurry [?] became members of the "home guards" and Archer's son became captain of one of the new companies. Also, writes…

GLC01896.032

February 19,1862

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

After he returns from Port Huron, Michigan he learns that he will be staying in Lexington, Michigan for a period of time and suggests that she should come up and be with him. Warns her that if she does come her mother will not be there to take care of their young baby. Gives her directions to get to Lexington.

GLC03523.13.035

February 19, 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to their friend W.

Letter is signed by Herm and Cal [?]. Written at Lysander. They write that long ago they had written him a long letter and have since sent him papers but have received no reply from him. States that they have written him several times and have not received a reply. They are worried that the letter may have become lost. They are also worried about his status. Thinks that he may also be at home on furlough as some of the troops from Lysander currently are. Writes that one of the soldiers came home so he could get married. They think that he is preparing himself to become captain of a regiment.…

GLC03523.42.38

February 8, 1864

Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from camp near Dalton, Georgia. He writes that he's tempted to give up writing frequently to his sister because she seldom receives all the letters he sends. He expresses to his sister how even the most mundane details of her life are of interest to him. Inquires about the gossip regarding him and his love life. Comments that there are many Memphis ladies marrying rebels. Informs his sister that he's been appointed Judge Advocate of a court martial that is trying two men for staying past their furlough. Reports on the news that his regiment will be returning to Cheetham's…

GLC02232.29

February 8, 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that much of his division has left for North Carolina and the remaining troops are preparing to depart. He thinks that the move to North Carolina will be a good one as they have stayed in Virginia for too long. Reports that the army has great confidence in General Joseph Hooker. He writes that Hooker has "the agility of two [General George] McCllelans the sagacity of two [General Ambrose] Burnsides and the bravery of a [General Philip] Kearney." Explains that Hooker will have his men fight to the very death and those who do not fight will be removed from the army. Reports…

GLC03523.13.079

January 13,1968

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated January 13, 1968. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and can't wait to get home to her. He also mentions a few times that they will be married as soon as he gets home. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.01

January 30, 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Mary and Donald Lawyer dated January 30, 1968. Handy addresses them as his mother-in-law and father-in-law and writes that he misses Donna. He later mentions that he doesn't want to wait till he's out of the service to get married. He also mentions Dianne who he assures them is wrong and that Donna won't lose him.

GLC09908.09

February 12, 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Mary and Donald Lawyer dated February 12, 1968. Handy addresses them as his mother-in-law and father-in-law and writes that he loves Donna and she won't lose him. Also mentions that Derkah is not his child and to tell Donna to stop worrying. He checks that Donna is getting his letters even though he is addressing them to Donna Handy, and writes that their letters get to him in about five days.

GLC09908.13

February 17, 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Mary and Donald Lawyer dated February 22, 1968. Handy addresses them as his mother-in-law and father-in-law, and alerts them that Donna can get started planning their wedding. He received letters from Don and Butch. He mentions he had heard from his family only once so far. He asks for them to send him spaghetti-os and sugar daddies.

GLC09908.14

February 22, 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Mary and Donald Lawyer dated February 22, 1968. Handy addresses them as his mother-in-law and father-in-law. He misses them a lot and wishes he was home with them. He mentions Mary making him sandwiches and bowling with Don and Butch.

GLC09908.15

February 22, 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated February 22, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and can't wait to get home to her. He also mentions many mutual friends and who he has been getting letters from. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.16

February 25, 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Mary and Donald Lawyer dated February 25, 1968. Handy addresses them as his mother-in-law and father-in-law. He comments that he has not received any mail for two days. He mentions that the soldiers he lives with all think he's married and he wishes Donna and him already were.

GLC09908.17

February 25, 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated February 25, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and can't wait to get home to her. He asks if there is something wrong and apologizes for sending her a "Dear John" letter. He only sent it because he was feeling very sick and he doesn't mean any of it. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.18

February 27, 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated February 27, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her. He mentions that he was on Kitchen Police duty and is very tired. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.19

5 March 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated March 5, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and misses her. He inquires what the abbreviations E.Y.S.H.P.O. and Y.I.Y.H.P.W.E.F. mean, presumably they were in her last letter to him. He also mentions her possibly meeting his grandmother, and will let her know if it is possible. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.20

9 March 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated March 9, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and wants to marry her as soon as he can. He also apologizes for accusing her of seeing another man, he was only kidding. He also mentions that he has Kitchen Police duty the next night. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.21

14 March 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated March 14, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and wants to marry her as soon as he can. He also mentions his sister Dianne who Donna is attending a dance with. He mentions being on guard duty recently. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.22

March 25,1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated March 15, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and wants to marry her as soon as he can. Mentions two couples they know who got married because, "they had to." He also admonishes her that she is pretty and doesn't want her to say anything else about it. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.23

6 April 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated April 6, 1969. He writes how much he loves her and wants to marry her. He also updates Donna on some of their friends. He mentions the Camaro that he wants when he gets home and comments that it is better than the 69 Torino that David bought. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.24

10 July 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated July 10, 1944. Leonard updates them on the letters he received from June Walter, them Bertha and Edith Hutton, and Doris Bixler. He earlier received a letter from Dick Miller and Tommy Gassert. He also updates them on his efforts of finding them souvenirs.

GLC09611.342

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of a Japanese-American couple]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American couple in formal attire.

GLC09860.026