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to Mother

One undated letter addressed to Mother from Herbert W. Conner. States that they are ok and asks for some money.

GLC09581.66

to Mother

One undated note of the address of Private Gayzet Leonard.

GLC09581.67

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Paul R. Sengebush to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated March 27, 1974. Sengebush is against the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.3642.02

to Virginia Herzog

One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Virginia Herzog dated March 27, 1974. Moorhead replies to Herzog's letter against the impeachment of President Nixon. He writes, "As you know, Virginia, unless the Public thinks that the Committee has...

GLC09613.02.3684.01

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Virginia Herzog to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated March 19, 1974. Herzog is against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "My concern is not for Dick Nixon per se but for the long range good of this country that I was...

GLC09613.02.3684.02

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from C. Weathers to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated March 25, 1974. Weathers is against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes regarding Moorehead's vote in the judiciary committee's impeachment inquiry. "I certainly agree with...

GLC09613.02.3709

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from O.R. Strackbein to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated March 27, 1974. Strackbein is against the impeachment of President Nixon. He writes that "the question of impeachment of the president as of the first priority in our concern as...

GLC09613.02.3710.01

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from O.R. Strackbein to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated March 27, 1974. Strackbein is against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes that impeachment, "may be based on grounds other than the commission of a crime by the...

GLC09613.02.3710.02

to Anna Arnquist

One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Anna Arnquist dated March 20, 1974. Moorhead replies to the Arnquist's phone call against the impeachment of President Nixon. He writes, "I greatly appreciate your support for my candidacy for re...

GLC09613.02.3711.01

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One document from L.S. to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated March 20, 1974. Memo from security to the desk of Moorhead saying that constituent Anna Arnquist called, "she sends kind regards to CJM, wants him to know she supports him."

GLC09613.02.3711.02

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One note from Jane Moline to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 18, 1973. Moline is against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "I wish you could have attended the breakfast for the president (supporting him), last Saturday, at...

GLC09613.02.3718

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping sent by Elisabeth Von Groidl to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated circa November 1973- February 1974. The article was printed in the Los Angeles Herald Examiner and it criticizes the House impeachment Managers as biased.

GLC09613.02.3722.08

1974

One newsletter sent by Elisabeth Von Groidl to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 27, 1973. Von Groidl is against the impeachment of President Nixon. A newsletter as a "Summary Of Hazards Enumeration of Hopes Assurance of Victory."

GLC09613.02.3758.06

to Henry F. McSherry

Large parts of the letter are faded and it is hard to read. References receiving Henry's letter. Says she is sorry to hear that he is to lose Mr. Cunningham - who appeared to be a naval officer on Henry's ship. She knew he was an agreeable companion...

GLC03523.21.08

to Henry F. McSherry

Letter is faded with water damage and mold. Written by Anna to her brother Henry in the U.S. Navy. Henry seems to have contracted malaria. Says through the tone of his letter she assumes his health is better. Asks if he has taken the quinine. Says...

GLC03523.21.10

to Henry F. McSherry

Letter is faded from water damage. Written by Eliza to her brother Henry. Is sorry he has to "go away without even getting a sight of a home face." Wants him to come up to Littlestown to visit while his vessel is being prepared. Tells him to "not...

GLC03523.21.12

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Richard to his brother Henry. References Henry's letter of 21 February. Says he heard of him through Mrs. Miller's brother. Reports that "The Balt & Ohio R.R. will probably be open to Wheeling in the course of a week, so that our...

GLC03523.21.16

To his wife

Money sent to wife, difficulty of collecting debts from other soldiers, mentions pursuit of deserters.

GLC04558.058

To his wife

Written in pencil. Continued on March 16. Describes his accommodations: "The house consists of four pieces of tents, two of which are buttoned together, for the sides, with little rope loops, at the corners, to pin them down to the ground. ......

GLC04558.076

To his wife

Written in pencil. Continued March 21. Has moved to better ground and larger house, which he describes. Now has a stove made from an old camp kettle, so the other boys crowd his house to stay warm. Describes leg swelling and lameness, makes...

GLC04558.077

To his wife

House building costs and materials. He has fattened-up and now weighs 170 lbs. Other regiments transferred to Tennessee. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

GLC04558.078

To his wife

On furlough. Had hoped to surprise her by coming home, but must go to Albany. Still hopes to see her.

GLC04558.128

To her brother George Tillotson

George has lost a son. Describes the invalids who come to Vineland to be cured by fresh air and water. Also includes a letter to her sister-in-law Libbey on verso and a small postscript to her sister Fanny.

GLC04558.174

To her sister Fanny

Post war lettter also addressed to George Tillotson and his wife Libby. Discusses family news.

GLC04558.175

To George Tillotson

Family news. Brother Nelson may have been captured in Tennessee. Nelson, a teamster, believed Negroes would be recruited to drive them teams so white men could fight.

GLC04558.185

General orders no. 8

Announcing the mustering out of specific companies in the regiment. Accompanied by notice asking that all regiment members give particular attention to personal appearance at the time of mustering out.

GLC04558.198

Newspaper clippings

Miscellaneous news clipping including: obituaries, anniversary and birthday celebrations, G.A.R. reunion news, and other news related to the Tillotson family.

GLC04558.206

Ambrotype of Tillotson family

Ambrotype of Mrs. Tillotson, Leon, Georgina (age 6) and Lucy (age 3) in a wooden case.

GLC04558.207

to Aaron Hobart

Seeks Hobart's aid in discovering the status of a pension application for a widow, Nabby Gardner, of a soldier killed in the War of 1812. The docket contain information on Zachary Gardner's service.

GLC06313.04.170

to Aaron Hobart

Notes a town meeting in which republican town officers were re-elected over opposition from local federalists. Discusses the county convention, the appropriations bill, and payment owed to a Mr. Morton for capturing a barge (see GLC06313.165)....

GLC06313.04.171

to Aaron Hobart

Writes to his cousin to thank him for information about the recent congressional vote on the bankuptcy bill. Expresses surprise at the result and his belief that it will not pass without significant changes. Comments on local opinion of the bill...

GLC06313.04.172

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the account of William Otis and related paperwork. Inquires about games of chess played by Colonel Bassett.

GLC06313.04.173

to Aaron Hobart

Writes to his nephew about a local nominating convention. Asks about the bankruptcy bill before Congress. Comments on other local political and family matters. Asks if Hobart will be visiting home when Congress recesses.

GLC06313.04.174

to Fannie Schoonmaker

Printed on stationery marked "Liberty and Union." Has a "troubled mind." Does not know why she has not responded to his letter. Is "ready to face the enemy and stand fast." The regiment is going to move, and he has to go to the "cursed hospital" for...

GLC02164.07

to Lodema

Writes from Chantilly Camp. Experiencing extreme winter weather, such as snow, but are surprisingly comfortable. Has no war news to report, there is more information in the papers. S. Z. Dickinson is still in the Regimental Hospital and very sick...

GLC02596.07

to Lodema

Encamped near Potomac Creek, Virginia about four miles from Hartford Court House and six or seven miles from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Left the camp at Hall Farm on Saturday and went to Fairfax, Ohio and found the troops. Saw S. Z. Dickinson at...

GLC02596.11

to Clara M. Miller

(pp. 2 and 5 written vertically on inner leaves; takes 3 months to get letters). re: Loved the pictures that Clara sent him. Looks at the pictures about 20 times a day. Remembers the good old times. Writes with much affection towards Clara. Tries to...

GLC05755.034

to Estelle Spero

Diamond wonders "how these Nips can keep getting literally slaughtered." He comments that this is one period that he doesn't want to share with anyone: "I'm spending the rest of my life forgetting it."

GLC09120.375

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes for the brevity of his notes, explaining that he doesn't have the time, place or imagination to write more. He promises to "come out of this mess."

GLC09120.376

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes a reconnaissance trip that all of the officers had gone on that afternoon.

GLC09120.377

to Estelle Spero

Diamond comments on how sad it is "that man must come to destroy, scar, and burn."

GLC09120.378

to Estelle Spero

Diamond compares his current situation to attempting to descend an upwards-bound escalator: "One steps down only to be brought back to the starting point."

GLC09120.379

to Estelle Spero

Diamond states that he seldom writes when in the field, primarily "because there is nothing of consequence to relate."

GLC09120.380

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he is writing in a hole, with a small lantern providing light.

GLC09120.381

[Pencil sketch. Man on boulders]

GLC02673.03

[Minutes of a Bishop's Court held in Slaterville Schoolhouse March 20th 1886 for the purpose of Bro. Henry Browns to show cause why he should not be disfelloweshiped from the Slaterville Ward . . . for apostasy.]

GLC05756.007

[Minutes of Court held in 4th Ward . . . charge prefered against William Thompson for apostasy.]

GLC05756.010

[Roll of the High Council of Weber Stake]

GLC05756.018

to his parents

Reports the death of Capt. Holden from a wound through the muscle of the arm below the elbow. Also reports that one corporal was killed and two wounded, leaving four corporals on duty. He has finally been paid and hopes to be paid again soon....

GLC06728.033

to Etta

Writes that he is on picket duty twice a week and that he was recently in Knoxville. Reports that contraband come into the lines every day to list for sugar. Also reports that the troops are currently engaged at Dandridge.

GLC06728.039