1929-1945

Maugel, Bess, fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moe Weiner

Bess writes a poem about what Moe means to her. She starts the poem by telling Moe that Sylvia ordered her to write this.

GLC09414.1681

1929-1945

Levine, Hyman, fl. 1942

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

A short note from Hy, he writes that he received a card saying his wife had been killed in an auto crash. He says he can now see what a jack-ass he's been.

GLC09414.1685

27 July 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She informs him that she has never thought of him in any other way than as a friend and was unprepared for his question in that regard. She apologizes for wounding him and says he is always welcome to visit.

GLC07705.367

31 December 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that someone [illegible] is capable of performing the duties of a wife for him.

GLC07705.384

29 July 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is afraid he has nothing interesting to say. He talks of his great appreciation for her and their mother. He refers to his sister wanting to find him a young lady by the time he gets home.

GLC07205.090

14 June 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He mentions a Sarah Bawker who has left her husband.He talked to a woman from Philadelphia about the differences between Northerners and Southerners.

GLC07205.066

5 April 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently sick.

GLC07205.083

9 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the inevitability of death and the many vices of the army. It takes a very stable mind to reject all the vices of the army. He mentions a friend who wants to enlist because his wife died, but he thinks it would be better if he stayed at home.

GLC02415.079

30 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Poem

Title: A View on the Hillside

Dedicated to his wife. A description of his surroundings.

GLC02415.086

26 December 1908

Tuthill, Richard S., fl. 1908

Printed document

Title: In Memoriam

Condolences for Horatio Wait, whose wife just died.

GLC08284.040

4 May 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He has reached Lisbon. All his travels just make him feel more satisfied that he has chosen the right partner. Recently there was an outbreak of yellow fever on the ship. He describes some of the victims. He also describes the streets of Lisbon. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.063

26 March 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

There is some consternation over officers' wives coming to see them. Much as he would love to have her, he has common sense. One of the officer's wives came over very sick and now he must attend to her and does not know when he will come back.Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.065

22 March 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He stresses the importance of hope, for only the "hopeful can be contented or happy." He desperately wants to lighten her troubles. She worries he'll be gone 2 years or more, but he assures her that such worries are unfounded.Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.066

January 15, 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He has just left Genoa. He understands she is lonely without him and he doesn't want her to get too upset. She should focus her energies on their son, Jimmy and be grateful he is gaining valuable experience.

GLC08284.069

16 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He instructs her to direct her letters to Washington. He tells her to dress warmly. He says he would give anything to see his darling.

GLC02740.09

23 May 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He describes Washington as a handsome city, but not as nice as Richmond. He apologizes for not having written lately. He assures her he has remained true to her since he has been there and always will be.

GLC02740.43

13 June 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He has been paid well lately and he can eat what he wants. He thought he loved her as much as possible when he went away, but now he realizes that being apart has caused him to love her more.

GLC02740.44

20 June 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He is very homesick these days but doen't think it will be much longer. He expects to stay in their current location until they are discharged. He has a breakfast of fried ham and potatoes.

GLC02740.45

1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Pages missing. He has not heard from Mollie nor Phil since they got married. They are now in the 1st brigade, 13th army corps. No new cases of small pox have been discovered.

GLC02173.44

5 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He hopes he was not late in sending her money. He thinks of her when he goes to bed and when he wakes up. He wants her to get a photo taken.

GLC02740.04

11 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He is lonely and has not heard from his wife in a while and hopes she is well. He hopes the time apart will soon pass.

GLC02740.06

12 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He still has not received any mail from her. He describes the movement of ships. Once again he tells her to write as often as she can.

GLC02740.07

14 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He says he thinks of her all the time. He is very lonely, he says again and tells her to write as often as she can.

GLC02740.08

17 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He misses her as usual. He repeats his lonliness and wants her to write. He has been washing all the afternoon and has rubbed the skin off his fingers.

GLC02740.10

19 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He answers in response to her suspicions that he may be straying. He says he would never do such a thing to his darling. He says he is a temperate man and has hardly drunk anything since being in the army. He suggests that she visit him.

GLC02740.11