10 May 1942

Schwartz, Morris, 1891-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Ruth and Morris Schwartz dated May 10, 1942. Pertains to their plans around town while she visits New York.

GLC09662.250

11 May 1942

Schwartz, Morris, 1891-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eva

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Morris Schwartz dated May 11, 1942. Gives updates on family and acquaintances.

GLC09662.255

15 July 1861

Mitchell, George B., ?-1865

Pamphlet

Title: The Star Spangled Banner Independent

One booklet of the Star Spangled Banner Independent. Item is a handwritten newsletter with ribbons tying the spine together. Includes watercolor paintings of the American flag and poems.

GLC08334.15

16 March 1939

Addison, Pauline, 1915-1984

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Pauline "Pat" Addison to Paul H. Lobik dated March 16, 1939. She congratulates Paul on the graduation gift he is giving to Marge, seems to be referring to a marriage proposal. She also mentions a married man making advances to her.

GLC09576.156

15 June 1939

Addison, Pauline, 1915-1984

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Pauline "Pat" Addison to Paul H. Lobik dated June 15, 1939. She congratulates Paul on his and Marges engagement.

GLC09576.159

29 August 1941

The Chicago Faucet Company, (Chicago, IL)

Greeting Card

Title: to Paul H. Lobik

One greeting card from The Chicago Faucet Co. Employees to Paul H. Lobik dated August 29, 1941. A wedding card featuring a hanging bouquet of flowers in a glittered vase. On the back of the card is a list of names presumably the employees.

GLC09576.170

1939-1945

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters belonging to Lynn J. Knapp, n.d., 1939-1945]

Collection of items belonging to Lynn J. Knapp dated 1939-1945. Contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, financial documents and personal documents. Majority of newspaper clippings contain political cartoons and updates of military servicemen during World War II. Correspondence primarily consists of letters sent to Roberta Knapp, Lynn's wife, who had the responsibility of running their venetian blind business while Lynn was abroad. Letters are sent from family members and friends providing Roberta with words of support and encouragement. There are a number of letters sent from Roberta…

GLC09953

circa 1890

Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916

Typed manuscript

Title: A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee

One manuscript written by Frances B. Ormsbee dates circa 1890. Typed copy of GLC03523.09.59.01. Frances wrote their name on the document.

GLC03523.09.59.02

1844/01/21

Jones, Anson, 1798-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to N. P. Norton re: Republic of Texas politics, veto of bill to move capitol

The bill would have moved the capitol from Washington-on-Brazos to Austin. Jones also asks Norton if the wife of his slave William can be sold to him.

GLC04106

1835 circa

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

Document signed

Title: [Divorce petition of Aaron Burr] [incomplete]

Also signed by Charles O'Conner, Solicitor of Counsel for Burr. Certifies that the adultery charges against Burr's second wife, Eliza Jumel, can be proven. States that Mrs. Burr has committed adultery in the city of New York with Charles Perry, Patrick Delahanty, Mr. Conner, and Charles Saunders.

GLC04052

1841/03/18

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John MacKay re: birth of daughter Agnes, engineer business, officers marrying

Paper is overall darkened. With integral address panel on p. 4 (Lee has written on all panels which would have been folded out of view. Talks about Congress, General Winfield Scott, etc.

GLC03989

1839/03/06

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anthony Collamore re: pensions for Revolutionary War veterans' widows

Letter of Adams, with conjugate leaf (p. 3) containing clerical "Copy of Mr. Edward's letter to Hon. J.Q. Adams." Docketed p. 4. (Text loss on page 1 to center lower left affecting some words.)

GLC06933

[1880 ca.]

Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879

Broadside

Title: Woman Suffrage and the Marriage Relation

Long broadsheet, printed letter to the editor of the Hartford Courant.

GLC06981

1837/05/11

Manuscript

Title: "They won't propose"

Verse poem written in the voice of a single woman exasperated by her many beaux who appear to court her but never propose. The manuscript is addressed to Montgomery Livingston.

GLC03107.04557

1916/01/04

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Autograph letter

Title: to: Sam Chapman

3/16/1916 Norfolk, Va. re: news of Willie's marriage; mentions a friend traveling to California.

GLC03921.53

1862/6/20

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

A short visit to the front line, followed by a visit to the Commissary Sergeant, Bowen, who has commandeered a plantation. The owners fled and the slaves want Bowen to run the farm. Walbridge describes the house, food and slaves on plantation. Also, during a visit to a neighboring plantation, the owner's wife told Walbridge: "Most of their crops are uncultivated, as all the 'niggers' have left for White House [Va.] to earn an honest penny or two for themselves; except for two, one of whom had a very sick wife in the spring when the rest left, who has since died, A very valuable woman,…

GLC04662.008

15 April [1863]

Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliza Cook

Wonders if all his letters are boring his wife. Discusses having a cough and recovering. Reports that he will be stopping one day and expects to see an abundance of letters from home, "If not, it is strange and I shall incline to think you neglect me. This may be unjust in me but why is it so few letters from you ever reach me?" Says he writes to more people than anyone in camp yet receives the least. He writes, "Enough, I have done, and unless my letters are answered and promptly I shall take it for granted they are uninteresting and shall cease writing altogether. My opportunities are…

GLC02570.42

1899/11/01

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Chapman

News of friends and family; hopes for November election; and article written for the Times concerning actions of Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan during the war: "[W]hen Grant telegraphed Sheridan about capturing and corralling my men's wives it would have been a great advantage and promoted the efficiency of command."

GLC03921.03

18 [December] 1861

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: To his wife

"I am not disappointed much as to soldiers life it is easier if anything as yet than I expected...." Also, "Damn the schoolmaster but then you know I an't [sic] afraid of him caus[e] why I've got good faith in my little wifes constancy besides I told Israel to take good care of you." Mentions money.

GLC04558.003

circa summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle the day that he has spent on the firing range. He also expresses frustration about the rumors circulating concerning when they are to get married.

GLC09120.064

1943-1944

Various

Header Record

Title: [24 WWII letters] [Decimalized .01 - .24]

24 WWII letters to Richard Jerome Silbiger and Dorothy Silbiger from various family members and friends. The letters are dated from 1943-1944. The letters cover a number of topics including military training, camp life, and marriage.

GLC09684

February 14, 1856

Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Valentine for my dear wife

One unaddressed letter from Edwin E. Harris dated February 14, 1856. Contains a Valentine's Day poem for Harris's wife.

GLC03135.10.007

30 December 1892

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Milton Ross

One letter from Ruth Brown Thompson to Alexander Milton Ross dated December 30, 1892. Thanking him for a photograph of her father and discussing her sister Annie's hard life and marriage. [Last page appears to be missing]

GLC03007.56.18

5 July 1861

Jones, Alfred, 1839-1920

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated July 5, 1861. Written at Camp Cheatham.

GLC03135.13.019

19 August 1861

Jones, Alfred, 1839-1920

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated August 19, 1861.Written in Camp Lucedale

GLC03135.13.020