23 March 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 23, 1941. Related to an evening when he and his fellow GI soldiers went on a group date with girls from a nearby town.

GLC09662.005

16 April 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 16, 1941. Pertains to weather, military training, drinking, and an interaction with a brush fire near base.

GLC09662.006

19 April 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M. Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 19, 1941. Pertains to the process of requesting to go on furlough.

GLC09662.007

28 April 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 28, 1941. Pertains to life on the base at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and recreational activities in town nearby.

GLC09662.008

8 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 8, 1941. Pertains to the weather, an interaction with Sgt. Aron as well as his opinion of him as a person, and attending a burlesque show,

GLC09662.010

12 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 12, 1941. Pertains to description of men in unit and activities when he visits a nearby town. Also mentions receiving gas masks.

GLC09662.011

18 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 18, 1941. Pertains to personal finances and debt, receiving packages from his cousin and Irving Tuttle. Also mentions an altercation with a stranger on a visit to town. Noted use of a racial slur.

GLC09662.012

May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Header Record

Title: to Eva Schwartz [Decimalized .01- .03]

Three items addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 19, 1941 and May 21, 1941. Pertaining to life at the base and wishing her a Happy Mother's Day. Attached with letter is a Mother's Day note from Ruthie.

GLC09662.013

23 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Sarah Friedman

One letter addressed to Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 23, 1941. Pertains to relationship with a lieutenant, training,

GLC09662.014

19 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Eva Schwartz

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 19, 1941. Pertains to relationship with a lieutant and military training.

GLC09662.013.02

22 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Eva Schwartz

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 22, 1941. Pertains to getting a company dog, Gwendolyn and building a dog house.

GLC09662.013.03

February 10, 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, sister and [brother-in-law]

Discusses farm business back home. He describes a "grand foraging expedition" led by Major Dutton. In response to his father's comment about taking Wheeler's place, Lysander states "I couldn't let you have my place under any consideration...I would be ashamed to live in a country I was not willing to fight for." He tells his mother that she must stop worrying about him or he will leave the hardships he encounters out of future letters. Wheeler explains that it is his desire to write these letters as journals and include as many accounts as possible, so that he can read them in the…

GLC07460.014

February 9, 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from Elmira, New York on 9 February 1864 and completes the letter on 10 February 1864 from Norwich, New York. Once at Norwich, he states he was made assistant sergeant of the barracks. His health has never been better. His pay is slow in coming, but he hopes to send her one hundred dollars soon. The letter is written in pencil and slightly faded in areas.

GLC03523.06.02

February 29, 1864

Goold, James, 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abby Goold

Answers his mother's question about how many men guard a train at one time by stating "it depends on the number of trains, sometimes we only guard one train a day, and from that to six, generally three or four each train takes thirty men; the 11th regulars, and 5th Pa. reserves, also guard the trains." Asks her how the move to Albany is going, and how the children are adjusting. Reports that he and his brother Theodore went to the Methodist Church twice yesterday. Tells her that the "'Dutch Bill' that you sent, is beyond my comprehension, I do not know any use in arthimetic." Informs her that…

GLC03523.05.21

February 9, 1863

West, Lewis H., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. West

Signed twice by West. Says his destination has been changed from Key West to Bull's Bay, 12 miles north of Charleston. Says the damage to the "Weehawken" did not occur from the stormy voyage, but from "treachery at home." Mechanics took her machinery apart and found 50 pounds of iron bolts and old pieces of iron between the cylinder head and the piston. Says "Somebody's neck deserves stretching." Continues letter on 12 February, saying he is at Charleston assisting with the blockade. Says they might be going to Key West soon. Says he is very impressed with the armor of the Monitors.

GLC03836.43

February 10, 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has just been paid twenty-six dollars. Has been ordered to March to Springfield tomorrow morning. His regiment is under command of Sigel. Asks his parents to collect a sixty-five dollar note he has if anything should happen to him. Will send his parents forty dollars to spend.

GLC06728.012

February 10, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has received money that RIchard sent and he has also sent some Sunday articles. He heard that Roanoke Island was attacked last Monday and fighting was still going on.

GLC07705.199

February 10, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.199

GLC07705.200

February 28, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Letter written on a printing of "Honor to the Brave, Medal for Hawkins' Zouaves." Thanks him for his wonderful descriptions of battles. He showed his last letter to Mr. Choate who will write him shortly.

GLC07705.204

February 17, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has picked out his fatigue coat and other items to be delivered to Richard.

GLC07705.257

February 18, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He refers again to the coat and uniform that will be delivered. He is concerned because Richard has not received a particular letter.

GLC07705.258

February 20, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has written out an itemized receipt for all the items sent by Adams Express.

GLC07705.259

February 8, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is preparing for furlough tomorrow. He writes that he enclosed a photo and negative but it is not included with the letter.

GLC09414.0982

February 10, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discovered that he doesn't have to wait until the end of furlough to write. He is currently in London where he is enjoying seeing the sights and walking through the streets.

GLC09414.0983

February 17, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions several friends and family members and wonders if Melvin is in the South Pacific. He complains about Adele's fiancé saying "he's making me nauseous," and asks for Alvin's address.

GLC09414.0989