1861-1865

Brunt, William, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Martha Weir

Writes Martha about a pledge he has refused to sign - "the tobacco part is all I object to." Reasons that tobacco is necessary for soldiers. Stresses how busy and complicated camp life is. Mentions Robert, who is being discharged from the army after three years of service. Writes about a sixteen year-old boy in his camp who has earned money to care for his family and works as a fifer in one of the black soldiers' regiments.

GLC07006.12

26 August 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Got a letter from them dated 1864/08/21 last night. They write of not having received a letter from him in a long time, but does not know why his letters have not been delivered. Most of his letters have been short, "hurried" ones simply letting them know he was alright, but now will write a longer one. Saw that Metcalf died. Has made several raids into different cornfields and gardens for food. "The Army has stripped every corn field and potato patch they have been near in this valley and made perfect hogs of themselves." Thinks the war will end this fall. If they are not going to send the…

GLC09355.087

January 11, 1865

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Got their letter last night. "I can't say I really like life in hospital." Thinks the fact that he was home for several weeks makes being in the hospital even worse. Will try to get home as often as possible. Will get paid as soon as the paymaster is ready. Has heard they are going to be paid next week. Does not want to cause too much of a stir at the hospital for fear of being sent back to Satterlee. Heard from Simeon that Mrs. Bliss was "but just alive." Was going to call on Mr. Bliss earlier, but decided not to in light of his wife's illness. Needs a pass to go into the city. Can go as…

GLC09355.110

February 17, 1863

Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Ward writes that he's heard from a member of his company, Dave Poston, who was wounded in Perryville. Also writes that he has gotten fatter and has never enjoyed better health. He reports that federal troops are constantly getting secesh families out of Shelbyville and escorting them inside confederate lines. Writes that the men have learned to not get their hopes up for peace any time soon and states that "now we have concluded to place the limit of our trials to the end of Lincoln's administration." However, he writes "our boys are willing to suffer this and more, sooner than give up…

GLC02232.14

31 May 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Received a few lines from Banks through them recently. Took him a few readings to "make head or tail of it." Wishes they had sent him the portfolio. Glad to have received the tobacco, socks, handkerchiefs, towels, and straps in the mail. The tobacco was a "godsend." Stockings are "just what I wanted." Is now "about all right" with clothes again. Thanks Aunt Caroline for her gift. Just finished the regular Sunday morning inspection. Had part of the regulations of the army read to them. With respect to his superiors, he notices that "they are very particular to read to us for what we shall be…

GLC09355.005

5 April 1865

Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

The tax on tobacco has become fifty cents. Wilson went to see Green Adams, but missed him. He will try again the next day.

GLC02691.11.080

8 April 1865

Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Wilson discusses the latest developments on tobacco, as well as other news. He mentions that he wants to see what course General Lee takes before he does anything. It is unclear exactly what he means by this.

GLC02691.11.081

30 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Postcard

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe stopped in Butte, Montana, where the American Women's Voluntary Service has given him oranges, candy, peanuts and cigarettes and even the postcard he's now writing on. He can't wait for the next stop.

GLC09414.0733

3 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe talks about the changing of the seasons. He says he feels sorry for Sylvia because there are only low-grade products available for civilians. He also notes that in some cases the German prisoners are treated better than their own army. For instance they get six packs of cigarettes a week and the Germans get seven.

GLC09414.1188

11 October 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the cigarettes. He says he decided to retract his earlier statement that they will finish the Germans off before winter.

GLC09414.1224

4 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has received two packages of food; one from Sylvia and one from Adele. He says he doesn't understand why there is a shortage of cigarettes both at home and overseas. He also says he had the boys make him a new camera case.

GLC09414.1243

11 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is Armistice Day. He mentions the cigarette shortage again, and notes that Sylvia seems to be experiencing a famine where mail is concerned. Marge has sent him a carton of cigarettes but he thinks it will be a long time in coming.

GLC09414.1251

29 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe complains about the cigarettes they are giving out in the army. He says they are some kind of generic brand called "Zippers." He also plans to go to the theater tomorrow.

GLC09414.1509

3 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he just received a package of edibles from her. He writes that the end of the war will probably not bring mass celebrations, and that he looks forward to receiving the package with the lighter and the moccasins.

GLC09414.1395

17 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe played a baseball game and they lost. He also agrees not to buy a suit, and learns the name of the lighter she is sending.

GLC09414.1411

25 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe really likes the lighter Sylvia sent. He reports that he saw a movie with Jack and then played ping pong. He also reminisces some more over time spent in England.

GLC09414.1417

20 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is still in need of cigarettes. He says he enjoyed reading about the rally at Madison Square Garden. He also sympathizes with all the problems Sylvia has with the ration board, and says some of the boys act like they will go mad without women.

GLC09414.1260

1 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he received a cigarette ration for the first time in a month. He also received a letter from Dick and refers to the black market. He says that it had been one of the coldest days he's seen in France recently. He also tells Sylvia she shouldn't have to get involved in Mad's problems.

GLC09414.1271

6 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says that the tobacco question is very serious right now, he is working on his last pack of cigarettes.

GLC09414.1278

8 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is upset because he is out of cigarettes. He heard they may offer their ration of 2 packs per week this time, but thinks this isn't nearly enough.

GLC09414.1283

13 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his new accommodations, and talks about which items he needs and doesn't need like cigarettes, candy and toiletries. He says he is glad Sylvia is getting a full night's sleep.

GLC09414.1288

16 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went Christmas shopping with another soldier. He received a package but was disappointed it contained no cigarettes. He also received a letter from Bess, and is glad she approves of him as Sylvia's husband.

GLC09414.1291

17 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he received a package containing fish from Sylvia. He asks her to enclose some cigarettes in one of the Christmas bundles. He mentions that they had a Chanukah party last night.

GLC09414.1292

19 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe found the carton of cigarettes that Marge sent. He is glad Sylvia's parents have gotten to Florida. He hopes her Dad will get better there, and that Sylvia can finally relax.

GLC09414.1293

4 January 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he received a surprise package from Ben with five packs of cigarettes. He says he played with the puppies (his first mention of the puppies) they have. He also writes that it tried to snow today.

GLC09414.1302