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to Ann

One letter addressed to Ann Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 18, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions sending her and Willie necklaces.

GLC09954.285

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 18, 1944. Written on Army Air Base, Pueblo, Colorado stationery.

GLC09996.272

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 19, 1944. Written on Army Air Base, Pueblo, Colorado stationery.

GLC09996.273

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 27, 1944.

GLC09996.274

to Henry Knox [Fragment]

Placing Knox in charge of certain affairs of govenrment, because he is going on "a journey to the Southern States." Gives Knox orders regarding various military actions, including troop recruitment, hostilities "against the indians." and treaty...

GLC02437.09312

to Henry Knox

Appears to be a copy of the first part of GLC02437.04549. Gives Knox some last minute instructions concerning his affairs before he sails and expresses his love towards Knox and his family, as well as to Knox's brother, William, whom Shaw calls Billy...

GLC02437.04550

to [Thomas] Randall

Discusses financial difficulties facing himself and Randall. Explains his concerns that they will fall short with their creditors. In great detail, he outlines their attempt to build a new ship in Canton, and his belief that they would secure...

GLC02437.04570

to James Swan [in French]

Marked as a copy, written in French. James Swan's signature written in the margin on page two. Marked as a duplicate.

GLC02437.04811

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received Knox's letter of the 20th but has not received the two letters "under cover from Mr. Swan" that Knox said were coming. Insists that Knox has "very wrong Ideas respecting Mr. J.J.'s situation his Children are all well...

GLC02437.04883

to Henry Jackson

Outlines in detail their interest in purchasing lands in portions of Massachusetts which are now part of present-day Maine. Advises Jackson on how to acquire the lands they desire, and how much to pay for them.

GLC02437.05261

to Henry Jackson

Marked "copy." Writes that he informed Jackson yesterday of Mr. [William] Duer's decision to stop payment, and the panic that has ensued. However, encourages Jackson to continue with his attempts to purchase land despite these new obstacles.

GLC02437.05364

to Henry Knox

Regarding Knox's queries about land purchases, Smith declares that he was supposed to present [William] Duer's propositions the previous July, but they have not yet "made their appearance." If his health permits, he plans to leave on a trip on...

GLC02437.05368

to Henry Jackson

Document contains three letters. The first, dated 22 March 1792, is signed by Phillips, Jarvis and Read. On behalf of the Committee for the Sale of the Eastern Lands belonging to the Commonwealth (presumably of Massachusetts), they agree to sell...

GLC02437.05371

to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

Mentions that they received word from their business associate Mr. George Bell of Ostend, in present-day Belgium, about the arrangements Shaw made with Bell's firm. Would like to hear from Shaw and Randall on the subject. Letter included as part of...

GLC02437.05375

to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a letter from Mr. William Hunt recommending Mr. John Patten for an appointment in the federal troops. Jackson is not acquainted with Patten but declares that he seems well-suited to be an officer. Reports that General [William] Hull...

GLC02437.05378

to William Hull

Writes to recommend Mr. John Patten for a military appointment. Outlines his qualifications.

GLC02437.05379

to William Hull

Writes to request an appointment in the military, particularly as one of the soldiers being sent to the frontiers. Adds that he already wrote to General [Henry] Knox on the subject as well.

GLC02437.05381

[to Henry Knox]

Rivington, a journalist and bookseller, writes to an unspecified recipient (possibly Henry Knox). Writes, "I would long ago have sent you the Irish Editions you wanted but on examining found I had no quantity to make up a parcell [sic]... I now...

GLC02437.09999

to Bell Wharton

"Headquarters District of Memphis..." is printed at the top of the letter. Reports on a conversation with a friend where he said, "I had a girl at home whom my hopes for happiness in the future were centered." States Union General Napoleon J.T. Dana...

GLC03523.10.148

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

Writes that there has been a small pox outbreak in Nashville and a hospital has been set up for Wheeler's company. Reassures his family that he is not at risk because his vaccine is still good. Reports that the major of the 13th [Illinois] and...

GLC07460.063

[George May Powell agrees to relinquish a contract]

GMP agrees to relinquish a contract concerning four maps and publication of maps with Cochrane.

GLC00687.260

[envelope to Morse's family]

GLC02180.51

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that sickness like Typhoid Fever has been claiming the lives of their men. Thirty have died. He talks about the advantages of getting a tenement. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

GLC02744.106

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that his horse had a narrow escape from a bullet. M.B Metcalf was seriously injured but will be well soon. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.111

Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He suggests Ms. King's tenement. He will write a letter asking for her. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.119

to John Bishoff Jr.

Swisher has set up a house which has a fire place that he can use to cook. He suspects Bishoff has already heard about the battle of Fredericksburg, so he will not bother to give him all the particulars. His regiment fought for two days with...

GLC03523.40.20

to Lydia A. Bishoff

He got his likeness taken and intends to send it to Bishoff the first chance he gets. But he tells her not to get "Scarred when you se it for it is ugly Enough to Scare the Devill out of his shoes." Swisher suggests that Bishoff hang the likeness up...

GLC03523.40.23

to Lydia A. Bishoff

There has been some confusion over delayed receipt of letters. Even though Bishoff wrote Shafer twice, he only received one letter (in February). He thought she had forgotten her "best friends that are absent from home." Regardless, Shafer promises...

GLC03523.40.24

to A. S. McKinney and M. M. McKinney

re: family news and plans to move in summer

GLC02179.01.006

to Jane Edwards

re: encounters with Confederate bushwhackers

GLC02179.01.023

to father, friends and wife

re: not getting paid on time; move to Pittsburg Landing

GLC02179.01.028

An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow specie to be applied to the redemption and reduction of the currency.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.009

(Senate engrossed bill, no. 121.) A bill declaring the mode of ascertaining the value of the tithe deliverable to the government under the true construction of existing laws.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.020

A bill to be entitled An act to amend an act entitled "An act to prevent fraud in the Quartermaster's and Commisary's Departments, and the obtaining under false pretense transportation for private property," approved May 1st, 1863.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.062

(House bill.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to suppress abuses in the Quartermaster and Commissary Departments of the army.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.085

House of Representatives. Amendment To Bill to authorize the consolidation of companies, battalions and regiments.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.123

House of Representatives. Amendment To the Bill to be entitled "An act to authorize the consolidation of companies, battalions and regiments.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.124

House of Representatives. A Resolution.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.125

House Bill No. 303. A Bill To be entitled An Act for the further Organization of the Field artillery of the Confederate States.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.131

House of Representatives, No. 307. A Bill To be entitled An Act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow specie, to be applied to the redemption and reduction of the currency.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.132

The following regulations are established in relation to the receipt of Four per cent. Bonds and Certificates offered in payment for Taxes….

stamp of record division

GLC06745.239

to sister

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

GLC02618.002

to Ma

Writes that they have marched 60 miles or so. Reports that many soldiers have become sick. Describes the landscape as "rich." Written in camp along the Rapidan River.

GLC02618.017

to Sister

Written near Rappahanoe, Virginia

GLC02618.029

to Sister

Written near Rappahanoe, Virginia

GLC02618.030

[receipt for Capt. Abraham Harding]

GLC02891.016

[monetary agreement]

agreement says a specific amount of money is due to Henry Harding.

GLC02891.031

[note promising to pay E.W Johnson Administrators]

GLC09302.019

[promise to pay undisclosed sum R.S and G.W Johnson within six months]

GLC09302.041

[receipt for Woodson Johnson]

says the receipt is for "dealings" in the year 1839

GLC09302.061