9 June 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he loves wearing the ring that she bought for him as it brings her so close to him.

GLC09120.239

24 June 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that the superb bracelet has arrived, describing it as very "classy". Sidney then offers a prayer, including a plea to God to "[l]et [him] return, the same".

GLC09120.247

15 August 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond responds to a letter sent on July 14th in which Estelle admitted that she had not liked Sidney's collar at her prom.

GLC09120.260

26 September 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he has sent his "fancy get-ups" home as he has no need for them in his present location. He writes that he would love to be in the European Campaign as "this jungle fighting" is not for him.

GLC09120.276

8 November 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond complains about the difficulties of laundering clothes in the jungle.

GLC09120.293

11 December 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond mentions his recent habit of breaking watches.

GLC09120.308

November 1864

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph document signed

Title: [Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers]

Docketed 6 December 1864 by Captain Jenks

GLC02750.423

January 12, 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes meeting the Jewish population of El Paso. drawing of feet on the back by his name

GLC09120.171

31 October 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: [Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.418

30 November 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: [Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers]]

GLC02750.419

27 September 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond hints to Estelle that the sweater that she has been knitting him would come in very handy in the cold weather.

GLC09120.110

28 October 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he has already received two demerits so far that week - one for having left his footlocker unlocked, and one for having worn a field jacket to dinner. He then proceeds to complain about the cold weather, mentioning that his barracks has no source of heat.

GLC09120.123

February 17, 1777

Crafts, Thomas, 1740-1799

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill for lace]

General Henry Knox bought 16 yards of gold lace from Colonel Thomas Crafts. Knox paid £16. Crafts signed the bill stating he "Recd the Contents."

GLC02437.08398

February 27, 1777

Treat, Samuel, fl. 1775-1777

Autograph note signed

Title: to Ezekiel Cheever

Asks Cheever to deliver "three coats & fifteen yards white duffle" to Lieutenant James Hall. Docket states that "three Coats & six yds of W Duffell" were received. Endorsed by Jonathan Terry on verso.

GLC02437.00536

February 27, 1779

Rogers, Daniel, 1749-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Bill for a half dozen pair of cotton hose and seven pairs of thread hose. The total was for £49.3.4. Signed by Thomas Rogers that he received payment for Daniel D. Rogers.

GLC02437.08476

9 November 1862

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He describes his journey from the Cedar Rapids all the way down to Davenport. From the houses they stayed in to the boats they took. He likes camp life.

GLC02831.01

3 March 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Everybody wants a furlough. 4 were granted one, then three more wanted one and left without saying anything. 2 were caught before they had gone fifteen miles.

GLC02831.02

14 April 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They turned a hotel into a hospital. He has a terrible toothache and will get it pulled soon. They've caught a lot of chickens and turkeys.

GLC02831.03

7 June 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They got paid but someone stole his money right out from under his head where he slept on it. They are now camped on a prairie between the Sioux and Mississippi rivers. Written at Camp Cook

GLC02831.04

9 June 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He was happy to hear from his brother, Uriah. He gives her a breakdown of his daily routine and says he likes soldiering as long as it is in pleasant weather.Written at Camp Cook

GLC02831.05

20 July 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They got 2 months pay. They are only a couple miles from the Indian reservation. He expects to be in Toledo in six months. He needs more news about the war. They are kept in the dark and he doesn't even know if Vicksburg has surrendered.

GLC02831.06

1 August 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He sent her money but does not think she will need it now since she just got married. He applied for a furlough. They are now in the Dakota Territory.

GLC02831.07

7 August 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

The weather has been lousy. He asks her to subscribe to a good illustrated paper and send it to him.

GLC02831.08

14 September 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He does not like how the officers have them attack the Indians at night since that is their best hold. It gives the Indians a chance to get away from them. They do not know how many Indians they killed since the Indians dragged off their dead. Instead, they leave their wounded in the field.

GLC02831.09

31 October 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

There was a terrible storm and a lot of their stock died. One man's tent blew away and he nearly froze to death. They came upon 700 Indians but did not attack. Instead they waited for reinforcements.

GLC02831.10