February 9, 1863

Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob C. Bogert

Bogert writes from Camp Bliss, Uptons Hill. Requests Jacob, his father, to immediately send his commission, discharge papers, and all other papers which he left at home in New York City. Requests the papers so that he may collect payment for his service. States " ... please be very careful and mail it with as much care as you can so that you may be sure it will arrive safe and all right ... "

GLC06298.01

February 18, 1864

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louisa B. Terry

Relays to his sister "Lou," that he is not fond of writing letters and that he makes them all "as short as possible. In fact we have no news that the world does not know and it is wasting both time and labor writing a whole rigamarole of nonsense." Reports that he thinks there will be a draft in Philadelphia. Writes "but as far as I'm concerned I do not care how often they draft in the City for I would like to see some the pretty boys there drafted for three years or sooner Kill." Discusses not having enough shirts to wear, stating about the two shirts that he does have, "I manage to stick to…

GLC03523.08.92

February 19, 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes to his sister from Camp Pierpont, informing her that Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, and Roanoke Island have been captured. Also mentions "the taking of Winchester and Savannah. The evacuation of Springfield and Bowling Green." Speaks of Confederate General Henry Alexander Wise's "escape." Convey's his admiration for Union General George McClellan's military planning and states "another month goes by this vile monster of Rebellion will be crushed to rise no more. And then with that pride we shall stand forth as a nation." Comments that "their no use of having a President if he dont do a…

GLC03523.08.33

February 9, 1864

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents, probably from Burlington, Vermont. Refers to some fighting and the fact their lines are very weak. Discusses a delay in his pay. Comments on the cold, rainy weather. Letter has the logo of the "U.S. Christian Commission," which was a women's organization formed in 1861 to distribute Bibles, goods and supplies to the Union army.

GLC03523.07.22

February 19, 1864

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents from Brandy Station, Virginia. Discusses how they should pay for the land purchase. States he will send them seventy-five dollars on 1 May 1864. Reports there are 23 new recruits for the company and 250 for the regiment.

GLC03523.07.23

February 18, 1863

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Damuth

Damuth and another soldier have been caring for Jesse, who is ill. Many of the men in the regiment are in the hospital. Many soldiers are eager to get discharges and complain about their lack of importance in the war. Discusses hierarchy of officers.

GLC03523.14.13

February 8, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes Moe bought a new pen and says as soon as time permits she will go to Waterman and get him a new point. Wants to learn all of the "Englishisims" he is learning while stationed in England. Wishes he were home to advise her about filling out the income taxes. Reports on friends. Went to the Selective Service Board and received 30 new cases that needed psychiatric evaluation.

GLC09414.0153

February 9, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

V-Mail

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: No time or place noted. Sylvia says she doesn't like the V-mails and hopes that's not unpatriotic of her. She prefers writing on paper at home because there are less distractions and it feels more "real." Notes the "lousy' weather, and Reports on friends. Talks about the film she sent him to take pictures with.

GLC09414.0154

February 9, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on fact that the letter is in pencil, has nothing else to write with at her mother's. Wanted to get to bed early, but her parents had to go to see Aunt Fanny who is very ill and she had to stay at her parents' and watch (her nephew) David. She tells a story about a sixty year old woman who needs funds for an operation and yet is frightened to go through with it.

GLC09414.0155

February 10, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

V-Mail

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: Written at work. Sylvia saw a film at work and then they were let go at 1:00 PM because there was no heat. She and a co-worker, Ruth, went to the Brooklyn Paramount and saw Preston Sturges' "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek." She will be going to the Draft Board again tonight, has a very difficult interview to conduct.

GLC09414.0156

February 10, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the Draft Board, interviewed a schizophrenic type who is "anxious, pessimistic and self deprecating." She hopes she can get her "B" gasoline ration status back because of her connection with the Draft Board. Reports that most people are optimistic there will be an early victory. Can't understand why he is not receiving the PM subscription she has sent him.

GLC09414.0157

February 18, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

V-Mail

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail. Sylvia claims it was a lovely day and a little warmer. Still has no mail from Moe. Reports on friends he asked about in one of his last letters. Had to interview someone at work, between the malcontents who are all that is left at work [seeking aid from the NYC Welfare Department] and the psychotics at the draft board "she is really getting it."

GLC09414.0166

February 18, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia stopped at Bess' house on her way home from Moe's Mom's. Draws pictures of how she went to work and served breakfast at the canteen for Allied War Relief. Shows her working in Intake. Then goes to his mother's for dinner, stops at Bess M's house and then home. Left his parents the picture he had sent her of himself. Received his letters from London. Hopes he didn't find the bombing of London too terrible, knows he can't mention it in his letters.

GLC09414.0167

February 19, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is concerned that Moe is kept informed of current issues and hopes he is receiving the subscription to PM that she sent to him. Talks about what is going on in Congress. Was supposed to go out today [Saturday] and hand out leaflets to the public about the $60.00 increase this year for Department of Welfare employees. The leaflets were never given to her; and it was too cold to go out and distribute them anyway.

GLC09414.0168

February 18, 1852

Frank, fl. 1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Tells his mother about a gunning hike he went on and a dinner party he attended. Also talks about how much healthier he seems to be now, which he says is the result of excersize and climate

GLC04188.14

February 19, 1944

Dworetsky, Bernard, fl. 1944-1945

Newspaper

Title: Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that fifteen year-old Robert Levinson was appointed to the All City band. It also says an acquaintance is a POW in Germany.

GLC09414.1576

February 19, 1944

Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Gellis writes that he is confused by all the English expressions, especially the way they refer to money. He thinks Sylvia's work with the selective service is interesting.

GLC09414.1585

February 10, 1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to friends

Mentions Angeline, Adeline's sister who died.

GLC02744.370

February 9, 1862

Miller, D., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sammy

on picket. tells the story of another night on picket when he heard some men coimng toward him. he shot and missed them all. writes that he likes soldiering and would rather be there than at home.

GLC08413.37

February 20, 1864

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

sorry to hear that his mother is sick. treasures her letters. tells the children to be good.

GLC09315.30

February 28, 1864

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

is sending her seven dollars. will also send the kids a quarter each. glad to hear that she has friends in town. that way she doesn't fret over him so much.

GLC09315.31

February 27, 1862

Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annie

explains that he doesn't always have time to write and his letters may not be that interesting. he expects his first fight to be in Norfolk and says they may not be home for three years. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.

GLC09354.02

February 10, 1863

Duchachel, H.W., fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Gives Thomas permission to leave the hospital until 9pm

From the Seminary Hospita;. The assistant surgeon grants permission.

GLC02744.277

February 20, 1898

Envelope

Title: for Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Includes birth and death dates for her and her husband as well as the date they got married.

GLC02744.350

February 9, 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

endured a dangerous ice crossing. in order to get everyone acorss they used a skiff. on the other side he met his aunt and uncle. currently in Des Moines, which he describes as "quite a town."

GLC08311.03