April 25, 1837

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter addressed to Jane Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated April 25, 1837. Recounts her mother passing away and funeral services.

GLC01795.083

November 3, 1841

Fraser-Tytler, Jane, fl. 1783-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Bricksdale

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bricksdale from Jane Fraser dated November 3, 1841. Pertains the unexpected death of an acquaintance.

GLC01795.084

April 4, 1845

Fraser-Tytler, Jane, fl. 1783-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter from Jane Fraser addressed to her cousin dated April 4, 1845. Pertains to the death of her sister-in-law and building a green house.

GLC01795.088

February 6, 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.

GLC02618.001

18 March 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand

GLC02618.002

18 September 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

Stafford describes a prayer meeting.

GLC02618.003

8 October 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles

GLC02618.004

17 November 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general

GLC02618.005

8 June 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."

GLC02618.006

12 July 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sisters

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

GLC02618.007

20 September 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.

GLC02618.008

15 October 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

GLC02618.009

February 14, 1813

Yetten, James, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Bailey

A letter from James Yetten to his friend Jacob Bailey. Yetten writes Bailey a copy of a soldiers letter, which includes a basic timeline of a soldiers experiences. The letter also speaks of crossing paths with other companies, an engagement with the enemy, prayer, and being shot twice in battle.

GLC02669.004

28 April 1813

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Bailey

A letter from Jacob Bailey to his wife Hannah Bailey. In his letter, Jacob Bailey writes about his health, the death of Benjamin Brown, marching orders towards Champlain and Swantson, Vermont, and his hope for peace. There is a small tear halfway down the left side of the front page.

GLC02669.006

8 July 1813

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lt. Robert Bailey

A letter from Jacob Bailey to his father Robert Bailey in response to GLC02669.10. Bailey feels guilty for being away from his family when they are experiencing such trying financial circumstances, but also states that if he were to return home he would feel guilty for abandoning his fellow soldiers. The bottom of the page appears to have been cut, resulting in content loss.

GLC02669.011

17 July 1800

Weeks, Major S., fl. 1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Weeks

A letter from Major S. Weeks to his wife describing the hanging of a man in the presence of his wife and four small children.

GLC02669.013

November 23, 1963

Johnson, Lyndon B., 1908-1973

Printed document

Title: Proclamation of Mourning for John F. Kennedy

GLC09533

September 1766

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Manuscript document signed

Title: [epitaph]

Memorializes George Maculey after his death as a man of learning and social perfection, devoted to family and country.

GLC01794.02

November 29, 1773

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Burgh

She responds to his return of the Harleian collection. She comments on his health and the death of Dr. Hasekswerth.

GLC01794.20

July 24, 1847

Dillon, Phillip, fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Moore

He is eager to communicate with Moore's mother about the changes that have occurred there since she left. He reports deaths in the family, saying "all the old stock of Ireland are dead." Crops are promising this year, although potatoes continue to be blighted, yet not in his land. He describes plans for his children regarding school and livelihood.

GLC04191.14

30 December 1847

Moore, John B., fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He wonders if he was missed at Christmas. They had a ball the night before Christmas with dancing. He wonders if Richard picked up his coat, and hopes she will send some new shirts. He has heard about certain deaths due to smallpox.

GLC04191.17

12 October 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Garrett Moore

He reports his journey and arrival. He describes travel and boarding arrangements. Mrs. Livingston is unwell. A man was killed there in a duel the previous week, but was promptly caught.

GLC04191.24

31 October 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He received news of their father's death and mourns his passing. It is unfortunate that he cannot be there with the family. He hopes that arrangements of property can be made easily and quickly without the expense of a probate court.

GLC04191.26

19 November 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He regrets not having seen the boys when they were in town. He describes his difficult schedule with class, studies, and dissecting room. He criticizes McKinney for killing himself over a woman.

GLC04191.27

15 December 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He describes the students in his class, less wild than he expected. He reports a recent Catholic fair to benefit an orphan asylum, doing more for the relief of the destitute than any other denomination. M. Fitzsimmons, an Irish refugee and leader in the recent revolt, visited and made speeches about the Irish atrocities. He discusses plans for their father's tombstone. He doesn't see the need for a funeral sermon as their father didn't belong to any denomination. A local smallpox epidemic is causing problems.

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