23 July 1836

Autograph document

Title: [Announcement of pro-slavery meeting in Kansas]

GLC01450.600.57

19 December 1862

Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

Apologizes for having not kept up contact with her, but sits down to write her a few lines. Letter is stamped with a shield covered with the stars and stripes. Is well; hopes she is too. Has "lots of fun" in New Orleans. Caught a young alligator on Monday. Shot a wild goose and lots of ducks yesterday. Got a few oranges too, so "we live high." Asks her to write him. No year listed, based on content and location.

GLC08914.011

22 September 1882

L.M., William, & Sons, fl. 1882

Autograph document signed

Title: [receipt]

He received from Charles W. Riley through George May Powell two cases of stuffed birds formerly on exhibit in the Centennial Exposition. The birds are now for sale, with half the income going to GMP.

GLC00687.257

11 June 1900

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

Red ink, and written recto only. re: Daily activities on the boat and off the boat. Wrote about the animals(skin), roommates(seasick), Indians and the scenery (Monarch Island, glacier).

GLC05755.005

8 November 1900

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: Doing both of their assessment work. Detailed weather reports and very detailed daily activities (how they catch fish). Mentioned little about an election in the place where he works. "They did have little election for corporation up here…" Describes the beautiful night.

GLC05755.024

11 March 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond complains that they have termites in the camp.

GLC09120.373

29 December 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

Accompanied by a seventh page: "Xmas 1901. Bill of Fare." A holiday dinner menu which includes "ptarmigan" (a type of arctic grouse, also known as rock or white grouse).

GLC05755.070

13 October 1861

Norton, Levi W., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Fred

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell. Writes that Fred's [his son] letters give him assurance that he has a "good and faithful boy at home to look after things" in his absence. Receiving letters about home pleases him more than anyone realizes. He is glad that Fred and Frank are able to get potatoes and other vegetables from the farm for the winter. Feels very proud that his sons are caring for their mother and younger siblings during this difficult time. Writes that he prays to God to keep his family safe and "preserve us till we may meet…

GLC09006.05

12 December 1861

Norton, Levi W., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Realizes that life is short and flying by so he deeply regrets being separated from his wife. Writes that he feels disconnected from his wife because they have been apart for so long. Wishes that the Union will soon be reunited and never part again. Hopes that he will return home soon and relieve his wife of the outdoor work and other chores. Keeps healthy by praying to God and being thankful for the food he eats. The band is serenading Mrs. Colonel Graham of the 5th Regiment. Asks if Mrs. Grant has…

GLC09006.09

7 September 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond comments on his new palatial home, although complains about the abundance of mosquitoes.

GLC09120.266

February 27, 1806

Morton, N. Jr., fl. 1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes in response to a letter from Knox. Reports that a Mr. John Borland created a petition to authorize fishing privileges for the town of Nobleborough and its environs, because of the significant presence of salmon, shad, and other fish. Provides further information.

GLC02437.08010

December 11, 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear little wife

He discusses the places in Italy they may be able to visit. He describes the whales that played around the ship. They passed by Gibraltar. They have developed a taste for olives and their oil.

GLC08284.073

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Nine photographs of San Francisco ca. 1877

1) "Cliff House" [the famous restaurant] 2+3) Outcroppings with sea lions (both faded), 4) row houses, 5) Victorian mansion, 6) white-breasted seabirds on a rock, 7) view of churches, 8) chicks of seabirds, 9) coromants on a cliff.

GLC03030.24

24 May 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Says that he has hired a new servant named Bill. The Chaplin gave the soldiers a supply of new books and newspapers. Requests that his mother take the money he has sent and buy some letter paper to write him rather than the "old scraps" she has been using. Notes that he waits until he is alone in his tent to open his letters because of the poor quality of the paper. Requests news from home on the marriages of Mrs. Bull and Mrs. Dyer. Sends his regards to his extended family and friends and requests a green checkered shirt. Responds to news that a doctor from Connecticut is planning on…

GLC03603.231

3 December 1862

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They sailed later than expected. There has been no seasickness so far. They see porpoises one day. A Capt. jokingly snapped his pistol at an orderly thinking it was not loaded but it was and wounded the man. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.11

9 January 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He had diarrhea but drank some gum tree bark and is feeling better now. They caught some freshwater lobsters. There is a rumor that Vicksburg was taken by their forces but no one really believes it. He shot his gun on a Sunday and feels guilty about it.

GLC02751.18

7 November 1964

The New Republic (New York City)

Pamphlet

Title: 50: America Tomorrow, Create the Great Society

One anniversary issue of The New Republic dated November 7, 1964. Publication highlights essays related to women's rights, environment, education, culture and racism. Includes illustrations by satirist Robert Osborn.

GLC09640.296

January 30, 1896

Newspaper clipping

Title: Cedartown standard. [Vol. 10, no. 2 (January 20, 1896)]

Features column titled an artist in crime, which is about a detective. Report from the Chairman of the Polk County Exposition on the Cotton States Exposition which took place in Atlanta, an article about elephants and multiple advertisements.

GLC02691.12.14

3 December 1918

Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother regarding the unreliability of the mail. Reminds her that the army issues plenty of socks but no maple sugar. Encloses a photograph of boys with whom he came to Europe (not included). Describes his trip to England and Scotland. In response to his father's inquiry, Hopkins writes that the only bird he can identify is the French variety of crow which, he says, speaks French as is does not "caw" like its American counterpart. Includes his Thanksgiving Day menu. Written on Salvation Army Hostels letterhead.

GLC07810.019

26 August 1862

West, Lewis H., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary West

Written by Lewis to his sister Mary. Continues the letter on 30 August and 5 September. Disparages where he is stationed, saying it is desolate and lacks civilized life. Says he has been made an executive officer again, due to personnel changes on the ship. Says he is at St. Andrews Sound because the "Alabama" has been under steam for over a year and cannot be trusted to make the trip north to be overhauled. Therefore they are waiting in Georgia for the machinery to come to them. Says the repairs are needed as dry rot is everywhere. At St. Simons three weeks before he "had the pleasure of a…

GLC03836.37

14 October 1865

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, thanks his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) for a fifty dollar check. Encloses a receipt (not included). Reports that he intends to travel to Georgia, and discusses a recent hunting and fishing excursion. Inquires as to the health of Charlie (possibly a family member). States that he received letters from General Davis Tillson and his father, both in Augusta, Georgia. Referring to a woman he calls "the widow," states "she is soon to be married ... I shall go down to Georgia try to make money and give up all thoughts of ever…

GLC05732.03

1845

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James William Paige

Thanks his brother-in-law for sending a beautiful basket. States that he went with his son Edward Webster to a pond where they acquired some ducks to send to Paige. Referencing the killed ducks, declares it "murderous, & hardly fair sport; but it shows how things are done, down here in Marshfield." 1845 written on this document in pencil at a later date.

GLC01946.30

February 2, 1865

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

After 2 days' march the army is now 35 miles from Pocotaligo, South Carolina. He describes the field where he writes, with two or three recently killed rebels, and that he has captured geese, turkey, and chickens to eat. Written on letterhead for the Head-Quarters Military Division of the Mississippi.

GLC04195.29

27 July 1791

Bruce, Phineas, 1762-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: A short description of the lands between the rivers Penobscott and Schoodie in the District of Maine

Appears to be a copy of the description of lands in Maine sent to Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. There is also a secretarial signature of Bruce on page four. Claims it is less mountainous than most of Massachusetts. Describes fine fresh meadows and a number of small lakes, rivers, ponds, and swamps. As you get further from coast the rivers and swamps get larger in number and size. This disqualifies the land for settlement, especially since the land is barren and only producing pitch pine hemlock and shrubs. Reports that a one million acre purchase will encompass all that is valuable.…

GLC02437.05087

19 March 1885

Manuscript letter

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland [incomplete]

Letter addressed "Dear friend Joe." Reports the winter has been severe with much snow. Discusses duck and rabbit hunting. Comments businesses are failing and real estate values continue to fall. Mentions crop yields will be lower this year due to damage sustained in the January thaw. Letter continues on 2 April 1885, and is unsigned and incomplete. However, based on handwriting similarity, place of writing, and content, the author may be R. H. Silfer, Maitland's correspondent in GLC03523.10.199.

GLC03523.10.201