December 21, 1862

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul hopes his wife recovers from her illness and asks her not to work out of the house for another woman. He explains to her that he fought in a battle and was glad that they escaped across the river rather than continue to fight. He describes the Rebel's superior position, and believes the battle was mismanaged. Paul refers to a letter with more particulars of the battle, but this letter does not appear to be in the collection. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

GLC03058.03

30 December 1862

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul thanks his wife for the carpet sack of food and clothing that she sent him. He tells her that he enjoyed her pudding, and thanks her for the undershirt and tobacco that she sent. He informs Celicia that he sent her fifteen dollars by way of his Captain's brother-in-law and tells her "dont Beafrade to youse what ever you want of the mony that is thare for I want you to be Cumfortable". Paul also recounts the news of men at camp that she knows, and he responds to news of people at home.

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1861

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

The first few lines of the letter are faded and illegible. The letter is written on military stationary, printed at the top is "Eighty-Fourth Regiment, P.V. Col WM. G. Murray." The letter informs the recipient that a friend, Bill Cummings, was ill, and that both Paul and Sheridan had suffered through hard weather. Paul and Sheridan then describe their march from Camp Curtin, and relay that upon arrival in Hancock they were attacked by Rebels. Outnumbered, the Union troops retreated and were led on a forty mile forced march to Cumberland ["Mud March"?]. For information on John K. Sheridan,…

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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…

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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…

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February 17, 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul informs his wife that he is well and is glad that she is not working outside of the home any more because he was afraid for her health. He notes that her employers were kind to hire her and treated her well, and that he is glad that she bought herself some new clothes. Paul then asks her to send him a box and reminds her to send it via the Captain because the guard opens all other mail. Paul informs Celicia that he went on picket (group missions scouting for the enemy) for a week and that they suffered muddy conditions. Finally, Paul assures his wife that he will have enough money to…

GLC03058.08

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.…

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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

18 April 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul describes a visit by President Lincoln to his camp, and is amazed by the amount of men that gathered to see him. Paul also tells Celicia that on Easter they had a big parade that brought them in front of the Rebels in Fredricksburg, and Paul was not sure why his officers put their men on display. He also talks of the weather, the price of goods sold by the sutlers and the items that are scarce in camp. He tells Celicia he wishes he could be home with her, and he tells her not to worry about town gossip. Paul then mentions Thode, writing that he better pay $300 for a substitute if he…

GLC03058.11

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

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.

GLC09414.0075

circa August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says it seems like she never was away [with him at Camp Lewis]; but she has her memories. Talks about her train trip back to New York from Washington State.

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21 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has been listening to the Maxwell House WQXR radio program. Says she is feeling better, says the weather is now cool, as it was in Washington [State at Camp Lewis].

GLC09414.0085

6 July 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 8:00 PM at home. Sylvia went to the office and remained in the field until 2:00 PM when she went to Moe's father's house. Talks about the book "Citizen Tom Paine." Compares Paine's writings to the current situation with World War II. Talks about coming to see him at Camp Lewis.

GLC09414.0073

8 July 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Time written not noted. Sylvia tells Moe that she has received word from him and arranged everything in regard to travel; and that she is coming to be with him [in Camp Lewis].

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14 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia asks Moe how it feels to be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Says she isn't feeling well and may go to see an M.D. Says she and her sister avoided a ticket from a policeman who told her in Yiddish that he wasn't giving them a ticket for speeding because they were Jewish. Sylvia opines she was surprised that a patrolman was Jewish.

GLC09414.0077

circa August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says getting his letters always makes her feel better; but if he doesn't have the time, two letters a week is enough. Says she is feeling better and back to her old self. Comments on how Moe is now in charge of waking the other soldiers up. Says how much her sister helps her with laundry and other chores around the house. Ends the letter with a lipstick kiss.

GLC09414.0078

15 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:00PM at home. Sylvia tells Moe all of the "errands" she has to accomplish on her lunch hour the next day. Writes about their friends and the friends' children and who is stationed where.

GLC09414.0079

18 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is glad to hear Moe took a boat ride in Seattle on his day off. Sends him a few articles from PM, says it looks as if the "Big Fellows" are intent on taking over the world and recognize the need for internationalism. Hopes this will be worth more than International Fascism. Tells him he has always influenced her thinking.

GLC09414.0080

circa August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports the she went to work and then shopping. Had dinner with a woman who didn't go to see her husband on the west coast as Sylvia did. Talking with her made Sylvia glad she made the trip. Talks about not feeling well, and about her sister meeting his cousin strolling his baby.

GLC09414.0081

20 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has been home a week from visiting Moe on the west coast, but has fond memories. Comments on his being inspected for chemical warfare, worries that means he will be shipped overseas. She reminisces about all of the things they did when they were at Camp Lewis together.

GLC09414.0082

circa August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is back at work after five weeks spent with him at Camp Lewis. Nothing was solved at the Department of Welfare in her absence; but she is glad to be back in the old routine. Says her Victory Garden is flourishing.

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circa August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has just finished supper. Tells Moe about a Captain who had once been a member of the Republican Party and was investigated by the FBI who asked him: "Have you been a member [of the communist party]." The Captain turned the tables on the FBI man and asked him the same question, and asked him for his identification papers as well.

GLC09414.0086

23 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about how he liked the lipstick kiss she sent in a previous letter. Plans to go to a union meeting tonight. Her sister is on her way to being married again. Says her fiancé Ben is very nice. Discusses whether Ben or her father will pay for the divorce, as Sam, her sister's first husband will not. Discusses the problems between her sister (Mad) and her parents and herself. Reports on her brother Alvin in the army.

GLC09414.0087

22 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says she and some girl friends are having a meeting of "The Lonely Hearts Club." She is happy the weekend is over, because it is better to be occupied at work. Talks about her family and what they are doing, and makes comments to him in Yiddish.

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