27 September 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

It is the eighth day of his confinement. There are 12 other soldiers there "for company." Has a 20 foot by 50 foot guarded space to stay in. Has "nothing but bread and water" to eat. "We managed to smuggle in most anything we want to eat." Luke Day, a friend of his, lets him help himself to whatever he needs from the cook house. Captain Hayden saw him a few days ago to inform him that he would have a court martial in a day or two. Looks like "it will come out all well minus a few months pay and a little while longer under arrest." Hayden says that he "has not got a man in his own company he…

GLC09355.020

29 August 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the quiet days he has been having and refers to the gas crisis and tells Sylvia to make sure she's there to get her share, he mentions that the garage man gets some gas. He also describes the service club.

GLC09414.0762

9 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe agrees with Sylvia that Sid's asking for a gas coupon is wrong and doesn't believe in messing with rationing in order to get more than your share. He says her report on the 49th front is a mess, and bets the screens and door are still full of holes.

GLC09414.0775

3 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He discusses the fact that Ben has not been transferred to sea duty yet. He thinks it funny that she assumed he would be sea sick on the way over. He thinks Sammy B. must be getting money from somewhere as he is doing nothing. Talks about gasoline rations. He tells her it is her choice whether she takes the investigator job.

GLC09414.0806

23 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard that Jay still doesn't know when or if he'll be needed in the Navy. He is happy to hear the Ration Board gave Sylvia 65 gallons of gas. He mentions reading an article he enjoyed about liberals and their function in society.

GLC09414.1095

January 26, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to a little axe he keeps in his room for chopping wood and breaking up coal, that was taken from their room.

GLC09414.0961

26 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia doesn't know how to fill out the gasoline rationing application she just received in the mail; because she has been away and had not used her allotted gasoline. Mentions tax problems for 1942. Has a union meeting during her lunch hour.

GLC09414.0091

1 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports on visits with friends. She was able to get 3 gallons of gasoline, after much pleading. Had to drive over to the OPA office to convert her gas ration coupons.

GLC09414.0097

15 November 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Marched from Kelly's Ford back towards Rappahannock Station, where there was a battle a week before. Crossed the Rappahannock River and marched six miles to their current location, "but I presume we shall not be here a great while." Cavalry had engaged the Rebels about 8 miles away, and therefore assumed they would be on the move soon. Buford successfully pushed the Rebels across the Rapidan River. "We have so often held up our heads and looked forward to a decided victory and then be repulsed that I hardly dare to hope" anymore. Will likely move to an old Confederate camp for the winter.…

GLC09355.027

Circa 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother

The letter includes a note stating this letter was sent in the same envelope as the letter dated 1864/01/05. Asks how the "flour grain and coal business" is. Asks him to tell Joe that he can "cure himself… by just taking a gun and coming out here." Glad that he is going to send another paper. They stay up later, until 11 or 12 at night, now that they have candles. Never hears from Eddie. Asks him to give his best regards to Cal Kingsley for him. Written at Camp Sedgwick.

GLC09355.039

February 14, 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Does not have any news to write; they have not moved. Weather has been nice, so they may move soon. The ground is dry and the roads are in good condition. "My only wish now is that my box with my boots may come before we do start." Glad to hear his grandmother is doing well. Tells them that there is no way they can drum him out of the service; it only happens as a "severe punishment" and comes with a dishonorable discharge. Asks for news of William Dickinson. Has not seen Sid for a few days, but he was well before that. He never leaves his company to visit. His parents will be escorting Sid…

GLC09355.047

1929-1945

Printed document

Title: listing of service stations throughout US

A card that lists service stations in the US and in Canada.

GLC09414.1607

30 December 1942

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph document

Title: Check

Check for Brooklyn Borough Gas Co. for $0.82

GLC09414.1623

January 25, 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph document

Title: Check

Check for Brooklyn Borough Gas Co. for $1.22

GLC09414.1629

4 March 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph document

Title: Check

Check for Brooklyn Borough Gas Co. for $2.02

GLC09414.1636

13 August 1920

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He notes that the newspaper was wrong in reporting that General Pershing was now in the oil business. He visited with Dorothy and her husband. He will give beman a copy of a picture of William Dawes Jr.

GLC02679.45

December 31, 1863

Pallen, J., fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools. Written at Clark's Point.

GLC02198.18

October 1864

Williston, Leander A., 1830-?

Autograph document signed

Title: Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools.

GLC02198.19

February 1865

Williston, Leander A., 1830-?

Autograph document signed

Title: Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools.

GLC02198.20

January 28, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a good day at work and got the new license plates for the car, after waiting thirty minutes for them. Can't use the car very often, as now she only had "A" [ration] coupons, so only one and a half gallons of gas a week. Talks in general about all of the expenses of the car, housing and insuring it. Had dinner with Moe's mother. Reports on his Mom and Dad and family.

GLC09414.0140

February 15, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says that while she is convinced that Moe has confidence in her judgment in regard to the use of the car; she has always felt that the car and its use must be subject to his okay. Says she still might be able to get a "B" gasoline ration because of her Draft Board work. Reports on friends. She found out that Moe did not receive her package that was filled with rolls of film for him. She knows that the package wasn't against regulations but someone must have opened it and took the film, which was very hard to get.

GLC09414.0163

23 November 1862

Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

Letter also includes a small $1 pink ticket for the steamboat A.G. Brown. Left Newport News yesterday for Fort Monroe. Will go to Norfolk to get some coal. Has a "very bad" cold, but is recovering. Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC08914.008

30 March 1862

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. Received food from his family, which pleased him greatly as it means that they are "as comfortable as when" he left. Discusses an unnamed woman who has passed away. He will continue to think of her as a happy and joyful spirit. States that they were a family on Earth for a short time but now one has gone to the "better land." Recently, they have been building better graves, with large wooden slabs. Writes about a plan they thought of: Captain Millard and 100 men would lead a night scout into Virginia.…

GLC09006.10

27 April 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Addresses many of Moe's previous letters. Sylvia wishes her mail would reach him on a regular basis. Comments that he is sewing, not using a gun or pen in the Army. She attended the Executive Meeting of the Victory Educational Council of the Ocean Front. The purpose of the group is to put pressure on legislatures to address issues for the community and the consumer. She complains about someone who has a new Plymouth and Black Market gas. She writes poetry in response to his poems.

GLC09414.0011

7 May 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes that she has "B" [ration] coupons for gasoline. At A&S she shopped for gifts for Mother's Day. Reports that Marge has a job. She will probably start working in Intake sometime in the future. Says Moe's sister Adele is probably serious about her new boyfriend, but he is "so conservative."

GLC09414.0027