December 31, 1864

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

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3 September 1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

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7 April 1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

GLC06559.169

1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen

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1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen

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1815

Envelope

Title: to Miss Ella Yardley

GLC06559.164

1815

Envelope

Title: DC Day M.D General Hospital Benton Barn

GLC06559.165

1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

GLC06559.166

1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Unable to read date.

GLC06559.170

October 10, 1796

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated October 10, 1796. Describes her grief after her husband passed away.

GLC01795.075

January 18, 1845

Fraser-Tytler, Jane, fl. 1783-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter from Jane Fraser addressed to her Cousin dated January 18. 1845. Pertains to updates of family and friends. Mentions Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, as well as, travelling to India.

GLC01795.086

January 10, 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

In this letter Paul responds to accusations made by Celicia that he does not write enough, and tells her that he writes whenever he can, and thanks her for what she sends. He asks her to write when she receives the money he sent to her, and he complains that he has "not receved any leter for too weaks." Paul recounts in detail what the sutlers do at the camp, the foods they make and for how much they sell them, criticizing "the way these Sutlers make thare mony of tho Poor souldiers". Paul then mentions that he read about a smallpox outbreak in Williamsport, though he assures her that…

GLC03058.06

February 1, 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul expresses a desire to come home and see his wife: "O if I Cold only see you wonst I have your Picture But that is not like the original". Paul describes the poor weather in the camp, and writes that he thought his regiment would switch camp, but the rain and muddy conditions kept them from doing so. Paul then complains of problems with the mail and that "the Boys is nearly Crasy for a male the male is the most welcom thing that Comes to this Camp when thare is a male thare is a smile on ever Cheak". Paul then lists the food that he has been eating at camp and asks Celicia to send him…

GLC03058.07

15 March 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter

Title: to Celicia Paul

Some words throughout the letter are illegible because of water damage. Paul writes that he had a toothache and his badly decayed tooth had to be pulled. He informs Celicia that he will not write some friends in Muncy because they do not write him. He then talks of his friend Thode, and that Thode's wife Margaret is worried that he will be drafted. Paul writes that "the single men must go furst then Comes the maried men," and he does not think that Thode will be drafted. He then responds to his wife saying that she is lonely in their house and that he wishes he could be back with her.…

GLC03058.09

5 April 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul tells Celicia that he enjoys writing to her and that he thinks of her often. He says that he wanted to get a picture taken to send to her, but the paymaster has been held back and he does not have any money to pay for a photograph. Paul then discuses the draft and writes that after men in his regiment are mustered out that they will fill the regiment with drafted soldiers. He said that he expected that folks in Muncy were getting nervous about the draft, and Paul writes that he would like to see single men drafted first. Paul then tells Celicia that he has been eating well because he…

GLC03058.10

19 April 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul informs his wife that he just returned from picket and suffered through rainy weather. He was told that he might go into battle soon, and that the Rebels had moved in and reinforced Fredericksburg. He also tells her that he has been paid a total of $52, all he was owed through the month of March, and will be sending $42 to her through William Painter. He reminds her that he has 18 days left of his term of service, and tells Celicia not to work too hard and make herself sick.Written at Camp Humphreys.

GLC03058.12

September 1766

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Manuscript document signed

Title: [epitaph]

Memorializes George Maculey after his death as a man of learning and social perfection, devoted to family and country.

GLC01794.02

September 4, 1768

Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Macaulay

He inquires after her health. He is without money and the "common decencies of my rank & character." He speaks of a tendency to remove oneself from public life for mental relaxation, and of matrimony. He wishes to discuss the affairs of America. The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829).

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19 October 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He had a slight attack of bilious fever, but feels better now. He is glad that the verbena he sent is growing nicely, and comments on the laziness of other local neighbor girls, who only want to get married and will surely end up with "the razor strap man."

GLC04191.15

10 December 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore

He suggests she be sure to do her hair properly; "attention to the toilette is an essential part of a lady's duty." He was pleasantly surprised to learn of Robert's new position. He is delighted to have been asked to be a groomsman at a wedding, particularly because the bridesmaid is especially amiable and pretty. To Richard he writes about the girls at home compared with the girls there, who go after slave men. He counsels him to read more and think deeply about what he has read.

GLC04191.16

30 December 1847

Moore, John B., fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He wonders if he was missed at Christmas. They had a ball the night before Christmas with dancing. He wonders if Richard picked up his coat, and hopes she will send some new shirts. He has heard about certain deaths due to smallpox.

GLC04191.17

January 18, 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore

He mourns the passing of the year. He describes Christmas festivities, including time off for enslaved people and their joy in the holiday and in gift giving. To Richard he chides him for going to singing parties with desperate women and the hazard of marrying such.

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18 October 1848

Moore, Robert, fl. 1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He wishes for more mail. It snowed last night for the first time this season. He is quite content in his bachelorhood at this point. He asks about people from home and sends his greetings.

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1 January 1848

Moore, Robert, fl. 1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He had too much eggnog and has been sick. He describes his girlfriends, referring to one in particular he would like to marry and comments on other potential couples. He believes that the old house should be sold and that their mother should be given certain assistance. He has become a member of the Episcopal church. He reports the increasing number of Blacks in town.

GLC04191.30

18 July 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Family [letter home from Camp Lewis]

Written at 8:10 Pacific Time, on USO stationery. Sylvia says she has found a cabin near Mt. Rainer [Washington State] and Camp Lewis [Washington State] and is staying there. They are able to save on food living there and it is much nicer than a hotel room. They are waiting for the troops to move out soon; and many wives and children have come because of that.

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