15 April [1863]

Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliza Cook

Wonders if all his letters are boring his wife. Discusses having a cough and recovering. Reports that he will be stopping one day and expects to see an abundance of letters from home, "If not, it is strange and I shall incline to think you neglect me. This may be unjust in me but why is it so few letters from you ever reach me?" Says he writes to more people than anyone in camp yet receives the least. He writes, "Enough, I have done, and unless my letters are answered and promptly I shall take it for granted they are uninteresting and shall cease writing altogether. My opportunities are…

GLC02570.42

February 17, 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

Reports that he was appointed Brigade Postmaster. His new position will allow him to make $30 to $50 a month by selling writing paper, envelopes and newspapers. The colonel is still under arrest. A strange order requires the regiment to get up at 5:30 and to stand at arms, with full knapsacks, until 6:30. Magie is exempt from this order.

GLC05241.12

February 28, 1864

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Describes his camp quarters. Notes that a good deal of his time has been spent making muster rolls detailing what each man lost while in Connecticut. Writes that the losses are due to the individual soldiers' carelessness and Lieutenant Morgan who allowed for bad behavior. Believes that the soldiers will be able to purchase new items with their bounties. Mentions that General Harland has been ordered to Plymouth, North Carolina and will be missed greatly.

GLC03603.254

11 September

Autograph document

Title: [Envelope addressed to Henry B. Noyes and Mr. Phelps]

Envelope addressed to Henry B. Noyes and Mr. Phelps, Esquire. The address is in Chicago, Illinois, and a $.02 stamp of Washington's profile is included on the envelope.

GLC02150.46

February 9, 1939

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Article about the Noyes family]

Newspaper article from the Westerly Sun. It talks about the Noyes family and their influence in the area, especially in terms of property holding. The history dates back to Reverend James Noyes, who was the first pastor of the First Church of Christ in Stonington. It goes on to talk about his grandson, Thomas Noyes, who served in the American Revolution and later married his cousin Mary.

GLC02150.48

circa. early summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Writes that he has enclosed ten very hard-earned dollars with the letter. Describes the ways in which he intends to save money. Outlines the day's schedule - a session on how to administer First Aid to gas attack victims, a lecture and film on map-reading and map-making, a drill in the afternoon and then another session with the rifle. Mentions that he refused to participate in a discussion on the "negro situation" as he believes that some people are simply born prejudiced.Written at Edgewood Arsenal

GLC09120.036

1785/12/03

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Document signed

Title: Printed pay order addressed to David Rittenhouse for Lewis Farmer (soldier)

Partly printed document directing payment to Farmer, "state Lieutenant Colonel of the 13th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line ... the sum of two shillings eight pence, being one year's interest on his depreciation certificate...."

GLC04842.22

1755/09/09

Trumbull, Jonathan, Sr., 1710-1785

Autograph document signed

Title: [Order for fifteen men to join the expedition against the French at Crown Point]

Written to Captain John Wattle of Lebanon, Connecticut, during the French and Indian War. Indicates that three impressed men should come from five different companies, given bounties, and sent to join "Captain Leaches company for the said service." A postscript orders the "several Captains of the Proprietive Company of Foot abovenamed" to render assistance to Wattle in making the impressments and keeping the peace. Trumbull wrote, and signed twice, as colonel of the 12th Regiment.

GLC04949

1917/06/03-1918/11/05

Shepp, William, fl. 1917-1919

Diary

Title: William Shepp Diary 1917-1918

3 June 1917 - 2 June 1918. Begins with Shepp's enlistment on 5 June 1917. Mentions daily activities, such as calisthenics, army drills, physical examinations and vaccinations, attendance at church services, Bible study, and French class, and activities at the Y.M.C.A. 25 June "I am happy and contented more so than in civilian life." 28 June "Heard that we were to go to France in three weeks. Happy news! Bad dreams. 1 July "Went to church in the evening and heard the sermon, "Saving the Waste," preached, which ended by 3 churches petitioning the President to have no more grain made…

GLC06888.01

February 8, 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Describes the letters he has received. Hopes to receive a large salary soon, and tells wife what to do with the money. Gives his opinion on African Americans.

GLC05981.16

1863/05/16

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart [wife].

Might send her some money. Received a letter. He is sending her finger ring that he made out of laurel root.

GLC06268.01

[1863]

Broadside

Title: Union Recruiting Poster

Litchfield, Connecticut recruiting: "ENLIST NOW AND SAVE YOUR BOUNTY/ only a few days before the draft."

GLC08309

3 September 1945

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Newspaper clipping

Title: to L. Jean White

One clipping from Newsweek dated September 3, 1945. Includes an article entitled "Grapes of Joy" an article on war workers returning home with large sums of money saved over the last four years of work. The main portion of the clipping is dedicated to an article entitled "This for GI Joe" concerning veterans rights and benefits for those with honorable discharges. The article includes continuing pay, returning to the workforce, both old and new jobs, disability issues, readjustment, education, loans, medical care, pensions, insurance, dependent benefits and legal exemptions. It also mentions…

GLC09855.277.01

1905-1954

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Header Record

Title: Collection of WWII letters of Omer H. Kelpe, Army Air Corps.[Decimalized .001-.698.06]

Collection of letters primarily between Omer H. Kelpe and his wife Virginia Kelpe between 1942 and 1946 while he served in the Air Force at Randolph Field in Texas. He mainly wrote about his day to day life and of how much he loved her. There are many letters that have been fragment due to censors cutting out sections that are about topics not to be discussed. This collection contains; 665 letters, 56 newspaper clippings, 14 envelopes, 13 documents, 9 postcards, 8 stamps, 7 receipts, 6 photographs, 3 telegrams, 3 pamphlets, 2 greeting cards, 2 notes, 2 advertisements, 1 business card and 1…

GLC10047.01

1943-1952

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018

Header Record

Title: Collection of Robert E. Dyer, WWII Army Air Force letters [Decimalized .001-.459]

One collection of letters both to and from Robert E. Dyer. Letters are primarily sent to John Elmer and Lula Dyer Robert's parents. Another main correspondent is Robert's girlfriend Joan Pietry, who sent him letters frequently. The letters date from 1943-1952. The collection also contains seventeen photographs and two fountain pens.

GLC09996

May 19, 1944

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Newspaper clipping

Title: Have You Got Family Allowance Problems? (Yank The Army Weekly (May 19, 1944))

One newspaper clipping sent by Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated May 19, 1944. This clipping is dedicated to changes made by the War Departments Office Of Dependency Benefits and the new rules and amounts. The article explains the changes and then gives examples of the questions it has been receiving a lot of and answers the questions.

GLC10047.01.350

September 15, 1943

Gilbert, H.N., fl. 1943

Typed letter

Title: to Omer H. Kelpe

One letter from H.N. Gilbert to Omer H. Kelpe dated September 15, 1943. Regarding a dependency allotment to be sent to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe.

GLC10047.01.205.02

May 1944

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018

Printed document

Title: Authorization for Class B Allotment For Purchase of War Savings Bonds

One Authorization for Class B Allotment For Purchase of War Savings Bonds filled out by Robert E. Dyer. The allotment will start on May 1944 and the bonds will be sent to Lulu Dyer.

GLC09996.396

January 27, 1944

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018

Typed document

Title: [Special Orders 25]

One document entitled Notification for Discontinuance of Family Allowances filled out by Robert E. Dyer dated January 27, 1944.

GLC09996.412

September 1944

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018

Printed document

Title: Authorization for Class B Allotment For Purchase of War Savings Bonds

One Authorization for Class B Allotment For Purchase of War Savings Bonds filled out by Robert E. Dyer. The allotment will start on September 1944 and the bonds will be sent to Lulu Dyer.

GLC09996.420

circa 1943

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One undated letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer. The stationery matches that of the letters from September of 1943.

GLC09996.371

1912-1954

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of WWII era Millitary documents and publications Concerning the 344th Harbor Craft Company

A collection of mostly military documents pertaining to the 344th Harbor Craft Company and their service during World War II. ost documents are related to the service of Dexter Elmer Kelpe a member of the unit. The collection consits of 420 documents, 63 newsletters and pamphlets, 37 letters, 2 diaries, 1 photograph and 10 various objects.

GLC10047.03

October 1944

Receipt

Title: [Allotment Receipt]

One receipt made out to Dexter E. Kelpe for plan five allotments to be sent to Walda B. Kelpe dated October 1944. Plan five is for as allotment of $37.50, and a $50 bond.

GLC10047.03.017

circa 1944

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed document signed

Title: Officer's Pay Data Card

One Officer's Pay Data Card for Dexter E. Kelpe dated circa 1944. Includes information on longevity of service and monthly pay as well as any dependents and allotments.

GLC10047.03.061.07

circa 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed document signed

Title: Officer's Pay Data Card

One Officer's Pay Data Card for Dexter E. Kelpe dated circa 1945. Includes information on longevity of service and monthly pay as well as any dependents and allotments.

GLC10047.03.061.08