1799/07/30

Livingston, John H., fl. 1779-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gilbert Livingston re: arrangements to sell the family mansion

J[ohn] discusses plans to privately sell the family mansion, and also mentions that a contagious fever has emerged in New York.

GLC03107.04364

1800/08/20

Livingston, John H., fl. 1779-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to G[ilbert] Livingston re: desire to conclude family dispute

J[ohn] writes that he is eager to conclude a dispute over their father's will, and also states that his wife has contracted cholera.

GLC03107.04365

February 18, 1788

Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

[Thomas] Hutchins, Surveyor General, presents his respects to Henry Knox via the bearer of this note, Mr. [Israel] Ludlow, another surveyor in the Geographers Department. Hutchins can not be there in person because he is "confined by a touch of the Gout." Hutchins awaits the surveys and remarks of Winthrop Sargent, Secretary of the Ohio Company and the Northwest Territory. Written in the third person and signed in the text, possibly by a secretary.

GLC02437.03803

1889/08/08

Goodwin, Mary Frances, fl. 1860-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. Jeffery

Explanation of why Maimie is in Roanoke, news of the death of Hanna Fitz-Hugh, discussion of Jeffery's and her own personal ailments [rheumatism], fondness for Roanoke which she visits in an attempt"to sun up" and feel better, mentions fondness for the town of Danville, courting "some beaux," continuing that "Mr. Blair is not related to me but his wife's family is connected-- There is no "Miss" Blair - so I had no rival,- but there is a young Mr. Blair which is a great deal better don't you think so?" Also mentions going to St-Louis in the winter, loss of trunk.

GLC01896.120

1890/01/19

Goodwin, Mary Frances, fl. 1860-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Aaron Jeffery]

Discusses lack of activities on a Sunday, a damaging "cyclone" [tornado] which had recently raged in St. Louis, the appearance of the flu as it passed through the city, how she mistakenly sending two cents with the last letter, a request that Aaron share all his feelings with her as "it would make me miserable to know that you had a single pain or joy that I could not share with you." Mentions receiving several "callers" but thought that most of the men were too conceited, happenings in St. Louis. There is much cross-writing on several of the pages. Ink smudges on the letter reveals…

GLC01896.122

1864/01/01-1864/12/31

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Diary

Title: [Diary] London

Archer's 1864 diary written mostly while in London and also while travelling throughout Europe. Lists daily activities and other happenings such as disease spreading on board ships, etc. Green patterned book cloth with gold stamped titles. (22 Jan) "Called on Mr. Mason and delivered letter of introduction from Pa"; (15 Feb) "Went to Argyle Rooms - a negro was put out. I was glad...that the English do not put the negro on the same footing as the white man," (22 Feb) "5 Pirates were hanged today at Newgate prison." (23 Feb) "Went to Blakleys Ordnance Works to look at guns and &c."; (26…

GLC01896.158

1896/02/21

Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1855-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Letter regarding the condition of Aaron's one week old daughter, Virginia, and the improving condition of his wife, Maimie [Mary Frances] who suffered from a severe attack of mastitis shortly after giving birth. After hearing the opinions of "every old woman child & man" about how to treat the disorder, Aaron decided that "all the best authorities" relied on Belladonna and treated his wife with that drug. He believes if he hadn't treated Maimie as quickly as he did, she would have certainly had an abscess in both her breasts. Judging by the detailed analysis of the letter, it would seem…

GLC01896.127

1900/07/02

Hobson, Fannie, fl. 1890-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Edward R. Archer]

Discusses the health of Maimie and Aaron [Jeffery], and their baby boy--all of whom are recovering from illness. Also, family members going to Mrs. Morris' funeral, the death of Pem Crenshaw who died from "malarial fever" [malaria], Aaron's bout with "Cholria [sic] Morbus" [Cholera], and Fannie's anxiousness to read the contents of Edward [R. Archer's] last letter to Maimie. Also mentions Fannie's family trip planned to Europe with Richard [Jeffery] and the Archer children [Virginia and Edward], and Mamie Lacy's sugery for her broken nose.

GLC01896.133

1862/10/04

Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Has decided to leave Greensborough and go to Wilmington to "attend the sick" in that city, acknowledging that he is leaving his post without permission but rationalizes his behavior with the contention that his request must have "miscarried" in the mails. Richard was a surgeon in the U.S. Navy before the war.

GLC01896.049

1866/09/30

Alfocord, E.B., fl. 1860-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Confidential discussion of legal efforts to have custody of "poor dear Richards [Jeffery] little orphan children," and despite the great amount of trouble they have caused her since their mother's death [Ann Jeffery], she is going to "October court" where "there fate will be decided." Offers to give Aaron money [$50] to aid in sending her great niece, Annie, to school. Also, hopes that "...the children have recovered from the whooping cough..."

GLC01896.087

1862/01/11

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James R. Kelly

She does not like the idea of him boarding with "secesh" women and warms him that Southern women are the sort who would "put a stricknin[e] in something for seasoning." She heard General Joseph J. Reynolds resigned and may be replaced with Rosecrans. Outbreaks of smallpox still occur in town.

GLC04197.11

1937-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]

672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The letters contain day to day details of Leonards life and time in the service and traning. He attended Great Lakes Training Center in Illinois and was stationed in Hawaii after training. Most of the letters disscuss news from home. Of note Leonard also recieved letters from some friends who were also in the military and from their families keeping him…

GLC09611

1755/05/03

George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760

Document

Title: Various legislative Acts of King George II

The document contains five different Acts that address the issues of French encroachment in the colonies, impressing laborers to build fortifications in the colonies, and the infiltration of infectious distempers into the colonies.

GLC03107.05297

1864/11/24

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

The enlistments of many men of the 100th have expired, but the government will not muster them out until 1/9. He is angry that someone told his family there was a yellow fever epidemic at Bermuda Hundred; there had not been one case yet.

GLC04662.083

1863/1/10

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Smith and children

The army is still in the same location and is in a state of suspense concerning what will happen next. General Burnside announced a Grand Review which was canceled due to rain. One man in the regiment contracted small pox. The doctors isolated him in the woods where he died and was buried.

GLC04189.23

1866/1/28

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Does not think his family needs to worry about an outbreak of small pox near their house. He thinks his vaccination kept him from getting the disease, even though he was in the company of small pox victims on several occasions. He has been delayed from shipping goods that he bought in auction. The blacks in the area are contracting with the planters. He disliked a church service because it sounded a "little to[o] "Beechering' for my taste."

GLC04662.118

February 8, 1944

Holbrooke, Lenore, fl. 1943-1944

Typed letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Lenore Holbrooke to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated February 8, 1944. Lenore writes to express her hope that Dorothy is doing well after her ordeal. She wonders if Dorothy is alone, or boarding with a family. She congratulates Richard on his promotion to cadet officer, and wonders if that means a pay increase. She warns him to be careful in his letters though as, "you can't tell, they might be censored and you are libel to hurt yourself as sometimes even the Government's sense of humor is stunted." Lenore also mentions that Richard's father has a white collar job, she only…

GLC09684.23

1844-1888

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters belonging to Scott family, n.d., 1844-1888][Decimalized .01-.58]

Collection of 60 items belonging to the Scott family dated 1844-1888. Consists of correspondence between members of the Scott family who resided in Allens Grove, Wisconsin and mostly from Waterbury, Connecticut. Topics include family, illness, land acquisition, trade, and marriage.

GLC09832

February 10, 1943

Grwoley, Jules, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Jules Grwoley to Richard Jerome Silbiger dated February 10, 1943. Jules writes that he is sorry to hear Richard was in the hospital and that he has managed to avoid it so far. He finished basic and has been classified as "Radio Repair," and pre-radar. He will be reclassified as radar as soon as it opens again as the rank has been closed for now. Jules mentions he has been on duty three times. He is now hiding in the service club to avoid digging ditches. This letter is written on Camp Crowder stationery. Written at Camp Crowder.

GLC09684.04

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Group of men posed by malaria control vehicle]

One undated photograph of a group of men posed by a malaria control vehicle at the Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.007

15 December 1872

Esther, fl. 1872-1873

Document

Title: to Marco Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas Martin dated Waterbury, December 15, 1872 from Esther. Describes family members' health and presents for the children at Christmas. Note: Marco Martin is formally referred to as Mrs. Thomas R. Martin

GLC09832.48

14 November 1882

C.R., fl. 1882

Letter signed

Title: to Martha

One letter addressed to Martha dated Philadelphia, November 14, 1882 from C.R. Gives family update, and comments on recovering from malaria.

GLC09832.56

February 18

Scott, Joel, Mrs., fl. 1844-1888

Letter signed

Title: to Sister

One letter addressed to "Sister" dated February 18 from an unknown recipient. Pertains to feeling ill; health of her four-month-old son, Charly; cost of baby supplies; and updates of neighbors.

GLC09832.11

3 December 1856

Scott, Nellie, fl. 1856-1858

Letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 3, 1856. Relays that all family members are sick with fever and stomachaches. Also mentions other family members who have passed and the marriage of Maggie Manross.

GLC09832.21

8 December 1856

Scott, Nellie, fl. 1856-1858

Letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 8, 1856. Relays that Jenny passed from typhoid fever, which has passed on to Carrie. Also mentions that their parents are not doing well.

GLC09832.22