23 November 1861

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his father Tobias Gibson

Informs his father that his unit has just left New Orleans. They are the first regiment to receive orders to leave the state. Discusses local benefits given to raise money for his regiment, and the health of his brother Claude, who also commands a regiment. Claude Gibson suffered from consumption (tuberculosis); he died of the ailment in 1863. In part: "I am glad to tell you that my regiment is so well organized that I well feel no concern and henceforth will have but little to do beyond supervision. I had a long talk with Genl Ruggles to whose Brigade I belong...He is a very nice…

GLC04501.010

11 April 1862

Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Hannah E. Russell

Letter is signed by Russell but written in the hand of John Vangordon, a fellow patient in the hospital. Informs his wife that he is too weak to write. Reports that he intended to go to Nashville, Tennessee but the doctor said that he was diseased in the right lung and had to stay put. Reports that the doctor is doubtful of him getting well. Describes spitting out a considerable amount of blood from his right lung and having severe pain in his right side. Request that she send his brother for him immediately if she can raise the money. If she cannot raise the money he wants her to sell…

GLC03523.50.13

13 April 1862

Bigalow, Marlin M., fl. 1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Hannah E. Russell

Written by a nurse who cared for E. S. Russell at the Hospital. Informs Mrs. Russell that her husband, E. S. Russell, is very sick. Writes, "his case is almost a hopeless one...he cant live but a very few houres [sic] i wish you could be here and see him in his last hours his panes has bin very severe since he came here form the barracks." Mentions that Mr. Russell sends his love to her and the children and that he wants them to live and grow in grace and meet him in heaven. Request that someone come after him and his things as soon as possible.

GLC03523.50.14

4 May 1862

Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Hannah E. Russell

Informs his wife that he is not doing any better and believes that his time is near. States that he is submitting to God's will. Writes, "my prayer is that God may be good to you & my dear children. Put your trust in him & he will be a friend to you in every time of need." Sends his goodbyes and writes that they will meet again in heaven. The letter has watermark on the top left hand corner.

GLC03523.50.15

9 May 1862

Gordon, G., fl. 1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Hannah E. Russell

Informs Mrs. Russell that her husband, E. S. Russell, passed away last night. Describes him as having suffered greatly his last few days but when he finally passed away it was easy. Believes that he "is now in the full enjoyment of that rest which remains for the people of God." Informs her that Russell received a letter from his brother the day before his death but that he was unable to see it due to his suffering and loss of hearing and sight. Tells her that the steward will send her husband's knapsack and clothing to her. Writes that he is buried in a beautiful spot in Cape Hill…

GLC03523.50.16

29 March 1864

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friends

Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Discusses the weather. Describes how green everything is in Maryland. Complains about another soldier exaggerating his sickness to get a discharge. Comments the other soldier should have been discharged a while ago. Notes he will not live long because he is consumptive (tuberculosis). The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner. Letter is addressed to his friends but envelope is addressed to his father, A. P. Kessler.

GLC03523.52.41

19 December 1946

Johnson, Marge, fl. 1946

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One letter from Marge Johnson to Margret Lobik dated December 19, 1946. Discusses both Marguerites, and Ed's health as both have been sick, and the doctor recommends that they move south or west.

GLC09579.014.02

20 December 1946

Johnson, Ed, fl. 1946

Header Record

Title: To Margaret and Paul Lobik

This is a card and a note that was enclosed.

GLC09579.014

2 January 1946

Westcott, Thelma L., fl. 1946-1949

Postcard

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One postcard from Thelma Westcott to Margaret Lobik dated January 2, 1946. An update on her condition after going home. She mentions being sick with the flu but that she is better now. Thelma also mentions several other friends and their conditions. She said Dorothy was ill with the flu, Mrs Maeller had pneumonia, and Tom Cummingham had an extra pleural right after they left.

GLC09579.002

7 January 1946

Crist, Bertha, fl. 1946-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Mary Crist, Margaret Lobik and Paul Lobik

One letter from Bertha Crist to Mary Crist, Margaret, and Paul Lobik dated January 7, 1946. A Crist family update from Bertha. Bertha mentions that she had been sick but is better. She mentions Ellen's death. She also sends thanks for the Christmas gift of stationery. Bertha also encourages that Margaret takes it easy and regain her strength.

GLC09579.003

January 18 1946 - January 21 1946

Header Record

Title: To Margaret Lobik

2 letters enclosed in an envelope from the Iowa State Medical Library

GLC09579.004

January 18, 1946

Dean-Throckmorton, Jeannette, fl. 1946-1950

Typed letter signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One letter from Jeannette Dean-Throckmortonto Margaret Lobik dated January 18, 1946. This letter discusses a surgery that Margaret had for a collapse of the lung, and best wishes for recovery. Jeannette also mentions her hobbies and that she joined the America Physicians Art Association. Jeanette also mentions that she entered four items in a show and got one first price and 2 honorable mentions and that when the war restrictions are over she will receive a silver cup, and 2 silver medals.

GLC09579.004.01

January 21, 1946

Crist, Frances, fl. 1946-1956

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One letter from Frances Crist to Margaret Lobik dated January 21, 1946. She is glad to hear the surgery went well, and that she has Paul and Mary to take care of her.

GLC09579.004.02

February 5, 1946

Mostek, Raymond, fl. 1943-1947

Greeting Card

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One birthday greeting card from Raymond and Irene Mostek, to Margaret Lobik dated February 5, 1946. Features a flower pot that is designed to look as if it has been cross stitched.

GLC09579.005

February 4, 1946

Crist, Frances, fl. 1946-1956

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One letter from Frances Crist to Margaret Lobik dated February 4, 1946. Frances asks after Margaret's health and comments about the recent deaths in the family. She also mentions the groundhog coming out of his home and seeing his shadow which means another six weeks of winter. As well as a visit Maybell and Dorothy will make to another family member Margaret in California. Was enclosed with GLC09579.01.06.02, and GLC09579.01.06.03

GLC09579.006.01

February 5, 1946

Crist, Frances, fl. 1946-1956

Autograph note signed

Title: To Margaret Lobik

One note from Frances Crist to Margaret Lobik Dated February 5, 1946.

GLC09579.006.02

August 1939

Citizens Housing Council of New York

Pamphlet

Title: Harlem Housing

One pamphlet entitled, "Harlem Housing," published by the Citizens Housing Council of New York dated 1939. The document was prepared with the Committee on Inter-Racial Problems in Housing Citizens' Housing Council in New York. Text analyzes living conditions in East and West Harlem, discusses their basic needs, rent costs, housing projects, and rezoning. Also includes figures based on population, income, labor statistics, arrest records, tuberculosis, and health.

GLC09640.042

1861-1862 circa

Leonard, J., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: [Military exemption]

Certifies that George W. Baker is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "pulmonary disease & irritation of bladder," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.30

February 4, 1848

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriette Story Paige

Expresses concern to his sister-in-law Paige regarding the health of his daughter Julia Webster. Expects daily reports of Julia's health from Paige, Caroline, and his son Daniel Fletcher Webster. Reports that he had written a note to Horace Binney Wallace, son of Webster's friend and Philadelphia lawyer John B. Wallace.

GLC01946.40

4 March 1848

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Fletcher Webster

Written during the 1846-1848 United States War with Mexico. Webster updates his son on arrangements to receive the body of Webster's other son, Major Edward Webster, who had died in camp near Mexico City in January. Reports that General Roger Jones wrote to a friend in New Orleans requesting that the "Remains" of Major Edward Webster continue from New Orleans to New York or Boston. Notes the Court (possibly the Supreme Court) has adjourned and that there is nothing before Congress of a pressing nature to him, except the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which he opposed. Refers disapprovingly…

GLC01946.41

January 31, 1848

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriette Story Paige

States to sister-in-law Paige that he and his wife, Caroline LeRoy Webster feel uneasy about the health of his daughter, Julia Webster. Reports that he has written to his son, Daniel Fletcher Webster, to notify him of Julia's ill health, and that they do not want Julia to realize that they are alarmed. Letter and docket marked private.

GLC01946.39

December 1, 1788

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Lucy Flucker Knox]

Recipient inferred. Beaumez writes to her "sister," likely Lucy Knox, her sister-in-law. Worries that her daughter, Harriett, has consumption. Thanks Lucy for sending barrels of beef, noting her plans to save the choice cuts for Christmas. Intends to send her daughter to some nearby islands because the doctor informed her that only a change of air "and going to sea" can improve Harriett's condition. Cannot visit America, as she is bound to care for her ill father. Could not afford to pay a quality artist to create portraits of her family. Notes that her daughter resembles Lucy's sister…

GLC02437.04042

25 May 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Presidential pardon of Richard Hayden, who was convicted of destroying letters stolen from the mail].

Pardon signed by Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of State Seward. Hayden was in an "advanced stage of pulmonary consumption" at the time of the pardon.

GLC08253

13 December 1874

Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances B. Shiras

Discusses her son's broken leg and a visit from her sister and brother-in-law, Indian teacher at Fort Sully in the Dakota Territory. Comments on her husband's good health and expresses Christmas thanks to God for living another year.

GLC02429.37

27 August 1875

Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Shiras

Discusses the death of his daughter Mary and affirms his belief that it is God's will. Also discusses the destruction of his garden in the night by a herd of cattle. Notes he has a hemorrhage.

GLC02429.40