2 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he has difficulty believing that Hitler really is dead. He was forced to take a cold shower that morning. He also asks Sylvia if she's had his watch fixed yet.

GLC09414.1394

7 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he attended Cerce Musicale Cecilia with Madeline Saguire, the Madame's daughter. He described it as amateur dancing. He also discussed Roosevelt's death.

GLC09414.1399

January 30, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tried to sleep in on a Sunday but there were too many soldiers in the barracks, he woke up to find two letters from Sylvia. He is very sorry for Blanche, whose 2nd baby died.

GLC09414.0973

10 May 1880

Tilley, fl. 1879-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

one of her sisters has recently died and she wishes to see Bruce about it.

GLC09400.515

1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

letter fragment. refers to the corpses of "murdered colored men." mentions that Davis is going to resign as a compromise. says he once unseated six democrats and seated six republicans, wishes it could have been 60.

GLC09400.542

13 July 1879

Tarbell, J., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

mentions Judge Humphries' death and how he wants to take his place.

GLC09400.454

27 December 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that on Christmas, he and Richard's mother passed the time with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. He is preparing for General Corcoran's funeral.

GLC07705.295

January 28, 1878

Walker, S.A., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks Bruce to send him a copy of the speeches delivered in eulogy on the life and death of Hon. O.P. Morton.

GLC09400.383

12 November 1879

Rollins, Riley, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informs him of the death of his wife. asks about the Green Back Party.

GLC09400.405

13 April 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He hopes he will not be too disappointed to learn the War Department has decided to retain the service of the two-year men. He is sorry to hear of Col. Kimball's death.

GLC07705.362

22 April 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He describes Col. Kimball's funeral.

GLC07705.363

1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that the comptroller died shortly before one.

GLC09400.353

1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that the register of the treasury died.

GLC09400.354

7 November 1878

Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

there is a vacancy in the postal dept. due to a death. hopes Bruce can secure the spot for him.

GLC09400.358

1861-1877

Hawkeye, fl. 1862

Printed document

Title: Two Brothers Fallen

A tribute to Captain Asbel Fairchild Duncan and Fidelio Hughes Duncan, both of whom died in Winchester after getting wounded in battle.

GLC02171.09

03 April 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

Daniel Wright paid them a visit recently. William sent lots of mail with him. One soldier in the company died recently, leaving behind a wife and children.

GLC02173.04

20 July 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is doing extremely well. His finger is almost healed and he will be alble to join his command. He heard that John Farr died though he does not know the cause. He would like very much to go home but the chance is slim.

GLC02173.11

1 August 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He mentions a Capt. Leonard, whom he thinks every one will like because he is a very sociable gentleman. In Mississippi, the regiment has won most battles

GLC02173.12

1 August 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

It is reported that they are going to New Orleans next. One of his fellow soldiers accidentally drowned himself the other day when he went down to the river to swim.

GLC02173.13

11 November 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

The Rebels acknowledged a loss of 200 men while their side did not lose more than 20, but many were captured and wounded. He gives suggestions for boots and an overcoat he wants made for him.

GLC02173.20

January 16, 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He has gained quite a bit of weight since he first went into the army. So far the Texas Rebel cavalry have lost 100 men. The report is that they are now evacuating Galveston.

GLC02173.22

4 June 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He talks of how the newspaper falsely reported the details of a battle. Gen. Moulton was killed during the battle. This morning the news is good: Gen. Grant is confident of capturing Richmond. He says the Rebels have brought everything on themselves.

GLC02173.29

13 June 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He witnessed the burial of a fellow soldier. Many are sick in the regiment, but he is doing doing extremely well. Extremely faded.

GLC02173.31

1 April 1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to ones at home

Mobile is visible from where they are now. There have been three wounded men but no losses. he got their letters.

GLC02173.41

4 August 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document granting Wyman Stone a furlough]

Furlough document includes illustrated envelope of a woman sewing beneath the flag and newspaper clipping relating to the interment of Mrs. Winthrop E. Stone, wife of a former Purdue president.

GLC02182.01