11 June 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He is busy rounding up some loose horses that got away. General supply went up day before yesterday. He is very healthy.

GLC02831.37

24 June 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He is sick and tired of everything. He doesn't even care where he is as long he has enough to eat. It has been really hot.

GLC02831.38

13 July 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are now at Fort Rice and may stay there 10 days. He was not suprised to hear of Luisa's death. Written at Fort Rice

GLC02831.39

9 September 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

There is an emigrant train 200 miles west of where they are that is surrounded by Indians. They have sent in for reinforcements. Drake is wounded. They have had two fights with the Indians so far. Written at Fort Rice.

GLC02831.40

2 October 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Drake died. The emigrant train was surrounded for 2 weeks and they sent out 1,000 men and 200 cavalry as reinforcements. 45 men escorted the emigrants through the Indian country. Written at Fort Rice

GLC02831.41

1861-1877

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

12 miles from Fort Pierre they will build a fort and name it after the general. He has been without family or friends for months and he has only seen "one white woman" and she was from the hospital boat.

GLC02831.42

24 December 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They finally moved into winter quarters. Getting there was an ordeal and they all got sore. Fred died and they buried him with military honors.

GLC02831.43

9 March 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Everyone is getting sick and he is sitting up with one of the boys tonight. He thinks there will be an expedition against the Indians in the summer.He mentions Hattie and Norton.

GLC02831.44

12 March 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Some of their horses died so they had to come 350 miles on foot. He spent his Christmas like any other day except he took a ride on his horse and had an oyster dinner.

GLC02831.45

18 March 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He has been detailed in the Quartermaster Department and is working as assistant clerk.

GLC02831.46

26 March 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He doesn't have much work to do now that he is acting as clerk. The Indians had to move out onto the highland. Hostile Indians attacked a group of white men and they lost all their ponies and had to leave all their furs out on the prairie.

GLC02831.47

25 April 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He had to go on a 45 mile horse back ride recently but as a veteran he was used to it. Includes separate note to Hattie complimenting her on her math skills and handwriting.

GLC02831.48

22 May 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He tells her not send a package because it will cost too much. The company is now healthy for the most part except for one man. He mentions Norton.

GLC02831.49

6 June 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister

He says not to expect him home even though the war is pretty much over since he is involved in another arrangement. Includes separate note to his siter in which he talks about his nephew.

GLC02831.50

20 July 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He thinks he will be in Crow Creek for about 2 months before he might be able to start home. He says to give his love to everyone.

GLC02831.51

1861-1877

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He thanks her for the butter and cake she sent. He is glad Rebecca wrote to him. He heard that Ed was in another battle.

GLC02831.52

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: William H. Alden

Portrait of William H. Alden in a suit. He has a goatee and mustache.

GLC02831.53

8 August 1867

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

They are doing business with a couple of Israelites that have a contract to furnish sevral thousand tons of coal to the fleet. Lately he stays on board the ship and studies French. He has been to several ballet performances. He is thinkng to go to Madrid soon.

GLC08284.070

1855

Hutchings, James M., 1820-1902

Broadside

Title: "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining"

One printing entitled, "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining," published in 1855. Contains illustrations and information on various methods of mining; sinking a shaft, canals, hydraulic telegraph, sluicing, hydraulic washing, the guaskutus, ground sluicing, toming, turning the river, panning out, tunneling and rocking the cradle. Does include a caricature of a Chinese-American. Mentions mining towns.

GLC09830

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Two photographs

[town and salt-mine]

GLC03030.02

17 August 1900

Map

Title: Upper Silesia Plebiscite Area

Shows area of developed mineral resources, including coal bearing area. Also includes railways and district boundaries. Red line for final British proposal, Blue for French, and Green for League of Nations lines. Written in Upper Silesia, located today mostly in Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic

GLC02766.003

circa 1900-1929

Typed manuscript

Title: Kreis Beuthen Land

Beginning with a description of their arrival in Beuthen Land, followed by the installation of their offices. A description of the situation at hand : a Polish insurrection in Upper Silesia had been suppressed by Germany. The Laundrat's methods are included in another section. The details of their work: issuing passports is highlighted. The problems they encountered including a miners' strike are mentioned. A bomb was thrown another time resulting int he beating of a doctor mistakenly identified as the culprit. Pages may be missing.

GLC02766.044

30 June 1920

Typed manuscript

Title: Appreciation of the Upper Silesian Situation

The demographics of Silesia are discussed, followed by the political parties in Silesia. Propaganda from Poland and Germany are discussed as well as the raw materials produced in the region. Different solutions are suggested as to the Silesian problem.

GLC02766.045

27 October 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: English Translation of the Report on Transitional Measures of an Economic Measure

Outlines the provisions designed to ensure continuity in the economic life of Upper Silesia including railways, monetary system, coal products, social insurance, etc.

GLC02766.052

1893 ca.

Fitchburg Railroad Company

Photograph

Title: Track to coal trestle, East Fitchburg Yard

A long view of the track rising up to the tall trestle. A small building is visible at the end of the trestle. Identical photo as GLC05235.03.02.

GLC05235.03.01