3 September 1795

Cornwall, James, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Philip Schuyler

A letter to Philip discussing a possible disease outbreak in New York. Cornwall says fear of another Yellow Fever epidemic, like that in Philadelphia is high. However, so far all cases of disease have been contained to the first infected person's neighborhood. He mentions that in his opinion "at present I seldom ever recollect its being more healthy at this season of the year than now."

GLC09636.03

26 October 1802

Cochran, Catherine, 1781-1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Philip J. Schuyler

Catherine updates her brother on what is going on at home. She mentions that their mother is on a trip to New York with Capt. Church. She also mentions that their father had another flare up of Gout, and the ulcer on his knee has been active. She sends him her love and their father asks for her to send his as well.

GLC09636.11

23 September 1805

Mason, John, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Hamilton

A letter to Elizabeth writing that her daughter Angelica who was visiting with them has just left. Mason praises her company and wishes Elizabeth well. Mason also mentions that he was recently sick.

GLC09638.03

circa January 1949

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document signed

Title: Immunization Register and Other Medical Data

Contains dates and types of immunizations for Eugene W. Williams. Most information has been typed but some has been filled out in pen. Initialed by medical officer "JMS" or "AEK". The back is intended for information on the soldier's vision, but has not been filled out.

GLC09587.160

circa August 1949

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document

Title: Immunization Record and Other Medical Data

Record of immunizations, dates, and dosages for Eugene Williams. Front side is a record of immunizations initialed "JMS" or "EAC" in the Medical Officer column. The back continues this list and also contains sections for vision and dental information but has not been filled out. Two of the immunization dates on the back have been stamped but the document was mostly filled out by hand.

GLC09587.162

17 April 1996

Coburn, Tom, 1948-?

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A solicitation letter from Tom Coburn, the House representative for Oklahoma's second district, to Moorhead for his support for NOFAS, the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Coburn is asking for a $200 donation to the charity which is entirely funded by private funds. The organization was founded in 1990 in response to a need for coordinated efforts to combat alcohol related birth defects.This letter is on Coburn's House of Representative stationery.

GLC09613.01.24

22 July 1996

Seastrand, Andrea, 1941-

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from Andrea Seastrand, the House representative for California's twenty second district, to Moorhead for his support for H.R. 3415. The act would temporarily repeal the 4.3 cent per gallon gas tax increase in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. This letter is on Seastrand's House of Representative stationary.

GLC09613.01.25

14 December 1943

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 14, 1943. Susan has a cold, she has coughing fits and stomach issues. Her doctor said her lungs are raw, as is her throat which is causing the coughing. Raymond is almost over his cold. She mentions that there is a flu outbreak in Philadelphia that has over 200,000 cases. There is another 250,000 cases of the flu in another part of New Jersey. The schools have been closed to combat the spread of disease. Susan advises Leonard that if he gets a cold he should go straight to a doctor as the flu…

GLC09611.173

23 December 1943

Erickson, Dottie, fl. 1924-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Dottie to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 23, 1943. Dottie mentions she had a busy week. She also asks if Leonard has heard from Ray, she thinks it would be nice if they were able to get together when he was on leave. She mentions Terry got engaged to Ray on Wednesday. The ring is a small but beautiful solitaire diamond. She defends herself in case that something in the letter seems mean, she is in a bad mood as "the boys" at the house tease her. She inquires if many people by Leonard have the flu, her brother is recovering, and she might be coming down with it as well.…

GLC09611.189

27 December 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 27, 1943. Leonard reports that the train into Chicago was about four hours late and he was almost AWOL (absent without leave) due to the delay. He had good luck last trip. The train was so packed that people were sitting and laying in the aisles. He was able to get a corner of the conductor's seat. He slept there until Pittsburg when seats became available. There was a sailor sleeping on the steel platform outside of the car. There was about six soldiers "in a pile" on the floor sleeping. His…

GLC09611.190.01

30 December 1943

Bayler, Malinda, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Malinda Bayler to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 30, 1943. Malinda writes to tell Leonard about his mother, Susan, who is sick again and does not have the energy to write. Malinda asks Leonard to write a lot of letters to Susan because he is on her mind. She asks that the letters be filled with good and pleasant news, and if he has unpleasant news to let Malinda know as she will tell Raymond as to not worry Susan. Susan wanted Leonard to know that while she is sick she needs rest and will be better. She warns him not to listen to any of the neighbors who might write him…

GLC09611.193

1 January 1944

Hutton, Edith, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Edith Hutton and Bertha Hutton to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 1, 1944. Edith recaps the Christmas gifts that her and her two siblings received this year. Bertha writes that she was sorry he didn't have time to visit this Christmas, but as Edith said there wasn't a lot of gifts this year. She mentions that toys were hard to come by but everyone had a good time anyway. She had a letter from Jessie and one from Viola. Both of their families are doing well. Floyd, Viola's son, is home from school sick with a cold but seems to be doing better.

GLC09611.195

2 January 1944

Bayler, Malinda, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Malinda Bayler to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 2, 1944. Malinda updates Leonard on his mother's condition. The doctor has stopped by to see Susan and is doing all he can. Susan believes the medicine will start to work in the next few days. She is downstairs on the couch by the fire and seems content. Raymond will be home soon. Malinda thinks that Susan is annoyed by Raymond when she is sick but is not sure. Malinda hopes Leonard is over his cold and that he had a good New Year's celebration.

GLC09611.196

3 January 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 3, 1944. Leonard writes that he received a letter from Malinda Bayler that Susan is sick. He inquires what she has, and how she is feeling. He asks where Raymond is as Malinda wrote he was out of town. He encourages Susan to take it easy and rest so that she gets better. He mentions that New Years was a loud celebration at camp. He mentions that his last weekend wasn't as quiet as he thought it would be. He had to stand guard twice, and went to a movie on Saturday and a variety show on Sunday…

GLC09611.197

January 13 1944

Bayler, Malinda, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Malinda Bayler to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 13, 1944. Malinda updates Leonard on Susan's condition. She is doing better. Her voice sounds stronger on the phone and her pulse rate was improved. Malinda is going to the doctor for an x-ray of her head to find out what is wrong with her teeth. Malinda mentioned her boarder Lt. Pyueng Son Pynen is moving with some other men he works with to Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. He will be able to get meals there which he is looking forward to. He told Malinda he was tired of restaurants and sitting in his room alone. Malinda writes that…

GLC09611.219.01

January 13, 1944

Bayler, Malinda, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Malinda Bayler to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 13, 1944. Malinda updates Leonard in a second letter. She writes that Susan sounded a little bit better when she called. Susan still has headaches and sinus problems, but is too weak to go to the doctors office for the treatments that would help. Raymond will be away with work for a few days so Malinda hopes they get Susan to the doctors that night. Malinda wrote that Susan read Leonard's letter to them and it was good to hear how he was doing.

GLC09611.219.02

13 December 1943

Gassert, Jo, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jo Gassert to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 13, 1943. Jo writes that she hadn't written to Leonard before now as she was on bed rest from pneumonia. She updates him on a few friends; St. Clair is engaged; Bobby Nye is back home with "wings and bars"; Chuck Pollack will be arriving home soon. She also mentions that she may be engaged soon to the "cute sailor boy" she told him about when Leonard was home.

GLC09611.172

4 November 1943

Fencil, Lorraine, fl. 1928-1946

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Graeff

One letter from Lorraine Fencil and Roselina Fencil to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 4, 1943. Lorraine writes that she and her father went hunting on the weekend. She shot a rabbit that was sitting still but she missed three others that were running. She played a hockey game and her team won 3-0. There is a new girl in her class who threw a tantrum on her first afternoon and was throwing everything she could get her hands on. She is bad tempered and tells everyone to shut up. Lorraine writes, "we've had more fun since she came than we had all year." Lorraine's parents got Eddie's…

GLC09611.143

29 November 1943

Erickson, Dottie, fl. 1924-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Dottie Erickson to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 29, 1943. Dottie compliments Leonard on his mother, she called his house and they spoke for a while, she also stopped by to see Susan earlier in the day. She belatedly introduced herself, and gave Leonard her address. Natalie thinks it is funny they had lived so close to each other but hadn't met until Leonard was on leave. Ray Wolverton has been in the Great Lakes Naval Training Station hospital with a catarral fever of 104 degrees. If Leonard is unable to visit or find Ray at the hospital he should write her and she…

GLC09611.156

30 November 1943

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 30, 1943. Susan apologizes that it took so long to write him but she has been feeling sick all week. She thinks it could be the chest cold she had last year and never fully recovered from. Now that he is settled she will let everyone know his new address. She mentions meeting Dottie Erickson and giving her his address. The place she works is the same place that June Walter works but they don't really know each other. She hopes Leonard enjoys his service school at Great Lakes Naval Training…

GLC09611.157

2 December 1943

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 2, 1943. Susan writes that she cleaned upstairs all day. She inquires about how he is doing in service school, and if he has drills or is marching while in school. She went into town to turn in the proofs of his photo, and saw Daisy and Clara Hess. They were shopping for Christmas, Daisy is sick with the grippe. Daisy has also aged a lot and looks older then she is. Raymond has gone food shopping, but inquires what the "F" and "Bar 303 U.P.-M.11-15" in Leonard's new address means. Susan wants…

GLC09611.159

January 23, 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Writes from Camp Leids that there is a case of smallpox in the company, but he does not think it will spread since the company has been vaccinated. States that the Yankees are crossing the river above Fredricksburg, Virginia. Notes he will likely not get a furlough.

GLC02715.042

2 August 1780

Perry, Joseph, fl. 1780

Autograph note signed

Title: Discharge for Jacob Baker, an Artificer

Discharge for Jacob Baker citing an illness with tuberculosis-like symptoms. Includes certification of an exam and a note from Samuel Shaw confirming the discharge. Signed by three doctors.

GLC02437.00833

8 November 1864

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Writes that diphtheria has struck his home town and he prays that Sarahgill and Christian do not contract it. Says that he believes the army will have to go back to Georgia. Written from "Flarans Ala." (possibly referring to Florence, Alabama.

GLC02715.112

13 November 1864

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Notes that they are almost out of rations. Writes that diphtheria claimed one of his relatives, but the rest are improving.

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