1943-1952

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018

Header Record

Title: Collection of Robert E. Dyer, WWII Army Air Force letters [Decimalized .001-.459]

One collection of letters both to and from Robert E. Dyer. Letters are primarily sent to John Elmer and Lula Dyer Robert's parents. Another main correspondent is Robert's girlfriend Joan Pietry, who sent him letters frequently. The letters date from 1943-1952. The collection also contains seventeen photographs and two fountain pens.

GLC09996

14 June1769

Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt to Job Stockton

[title continued] of three pounds, eight shillings.

GLC00184.54

February 18, 1813 to February 27, 1813

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt for thread, paper, ink, powder, a hat, and quills]

A reciept for the purchase of thread, paper, ink powder, quills, and a hat.

GLC02669.049

1 March 1813

Montgomery, N., fl. 1813

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt to Jacob Bailey for rum, pepper, and tabacco]

A reciept written to Jacob Bailey from N. Montgomery for the purchase of rum, pepper, and tabacco.

GLC02669.050

1 March 1813

Snell, Robert, fl. 1812-1815

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt for rum, tea, sugar, and other items]

A receipt from Captain Robert Snell to John Graham for the purchase of items including rum, tea, and sugar. The back of the receipt adds the costs for Captain Snell, Lieutenant Leach, Ensign Bailey, Lieutenant Tevonnely, Lieutenant Goss, and Ensign Reed.

GLC02669.051

25 March 1813

Nutter, Nathan, fl. 1813

Autograph document signed

Title: to Ensign Jacob Bailey

A reciept for an overcoat signed by Nathan Nutter.

GLC02669.053

19 April 1813

Whitman, Luther, fl. 1813

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt acknowledging payment]

A receipt written by Luther Whitney, naming Captain Snell, Lieutenant Leach, and Ensign Bailey as the purchasers.

GLC02669.054

10 June 1813

Keyes, S.W., fl. 1813

Autograph document

Title: to Jacob Bailey

A receipt for cloth and buttons.

GLC02669.056

23 July 1813 to 31 July 1813

Autograph document

Title: [List of accounts received and paid]

A list of accounts recieved and paid. There is a piece missing from the lower left quardant, but no text appears to be lost.

GLC02669.063

14 July 1813

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt for rum]

A receipt for the purchase of rum.

GLC02669.070

1783

Autograph note

Title: [Robert Snell bill]

A bill of Robert Snell that he is to pay in cash to Sweat.

GLC02669.071

9 October 1763

Farlin, Peter, fl. 1763

Autograph document

Title: to Peter Farlin

This document appears to be a copy of an invoice sent from Lieutenant Stephen Kemble to Peter Farlin, which Farlin answered and sent back to Kemble. The document is written to Farlin, but at the end of the document there is a note, under which is Farlin's signature. Also, the entire document is written in the same handwriting, which suggests that it was a copy of the original written by Peter Farlin.

GLC07126.03

10 October 1763

Stenhouse, John, fl. 1763

Autograph document

Title: to Lieutenant Kemble

This document appears to be a copy of an invoice sent from Lieutenant Stephen Kemble to John and Robert Stenhouse, which was answered and sent back to Kemble. The document is concluded with a postscript from P. M. Farlin. As a result, it is believed that this document is a copy of the original written by Peter M. Farlin.

GLC07126.04

7 September 1763 to 12 October 1763

Kemble, Stephen, 1740-1822

Autograph document

Title: to James Finlay

This document appears to be a copy of an invoice sent from Lieutenant Stephen Kemble to James Finlay, which was answered by Windore Brown on the behalf of Finlay.

GLC07126.05

22 May 1770

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Mr. Stampton Lifts

A receipt from Schuyler for the payment of sixteen pounds New York currency to Archibald Livingston by care of Stanton Lifts.

GLC09632.01

3 July 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He enclosed an insurance slip for his good watch that he just sent home and it needs some work to be done. He has another watch so there is no rush in getting it back. The letter is not dated, but the reciept enclosed is dated July 3, 1944. "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on July 3, 1944.

GLC09620.109

27 June 1944

United States Postal Service

Receipt

Title: Reciept for Insured Mail

Number 8376, postage was 95 cents and he paid 50 cents in insurance. Includes a purple stamp containing the date of purchase.

GLC09620.104.02

27 June 1944

United States Postal Service

Receipt

Title: Reciept for Insured Mail

Number 6354, postage was 174 cents and he paid 50 cents in insurance.

GLC09620.104.03

26 June 1944

United States Postal Service

Receipt

Title: Uniform Express Receipt

A Railway Express Agency Uniform Express Receipt for a thirty-one pound bag. It cost Robert Sone $4.50 to ship it back to New York City. Printed on transfer paper.

GLC09620.104.04