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Dear Brother

Bradbury writes that he is healthy, provides his weight, and complains that the war is continuing on for too long.

GLC03523.39.08

To Lizzie Simmons

GLC03523.48.23

[Bust of a young sailor]

GLC04546.126

[Portrait of a sailor]

Portrait of an enlisted sailor. Wearing hat and fine mustache.

GLC04546.127

[Bust portrait of a serviceman]

GLC04546.130

[Full length portrait of navy sailor]

Hat reads "U.S.S. Monocacy." Imprint of A. Kamogawa on verso. Inscriptions read "R.W.M. Donaes, Buffalo, NY" and is dated Jan 1900.

GLC04546.133

[U.S. Navy band]

The sailors prepare for a hoe-down.

GLC04546.137

[James Winn]

Full length portrait in U.S. Navy uniform. Inscription on verso reads "James Winn, Cleveland, Ohio"

GLC04546.138

[Dennis M. Doherty]

Full length portrait in U.S. Navy uniform. Inscription on verso reads "Dennis M. Doherty, Boston, Mass."

GLC04546.139

[Unidentified man]

Quarter length portrait of a man in civiliam clothing.

GLC04546.140

[Sailors on parade]

Photograph shows sailors in parade formation marching down a street. Taken during the Boxer rebellion.

GLC04546.141

[Group photo of U.S. Navy sailors]

Place, date, and names are written on mount. Back row (left to right): Frank Pape, Bay City Mich. R.W. McDonald, Buffalo, NY. W.T.K. Brown (no place listed). F.D. Grier, Philadelphia, Pa. E.E. Gold, Chicago, Ill. Joseph Bolingbrook (no place listed)...

GLC04546.143

Taku Forts

Naval ships navigate through the straits, bombarding the fortifactions on either shore. Commemorates the capture of Taku Forts, June 17 1900. Inscription on verso reads "W.T. Kendall-Brown."

GLC04546.146

[Navy sailor standing]

Cabinet card of a sailor in uniform and accompanying sleeve from Shanghai Photo Enlarging Co.

GLC04546.147

[Landscape of Chinese village]

Inscription on mount verso reads " 100 miles above Hankon. Rice fields in the foreground, and "tea country" back on the hills."

GLC04546.151

[Pagoda, Hankon]

Title from inscription on mount verso.

GLC04546.152

[The Bund, Hankon]

Title from inscription on mount verso. The row of trees on the left appear to be Honeylocusts. The trees on the right may be the same, or perhaps oak.

GLC04546.153

Daniel F. Tiemann

Modern print of carte de visite by Brady-NY, tucked into slits on mount, with note of F.H. Meserve. Inscribed on mount: "Daniel F. Tiemann, mayor of New York. From a negative of M.B. Brady. The Collection of F.H. Meserve."

GLC05188.03

[Cabinet card of Abraham Lincoln]

The cabinet card has Brady's imprint on the recto and verso, and is a variant of O-92 without the table and with Lincoln's lower hand cut-off (see Ostendorf p. 176). The negative was taken by Anthony Berger and is the basis for Lincoln on $5 bill...

GLC02910.01

[Carte de visite of Abraham Lincoln]

The carte de visite is by Gardner, 2/24/1861, republished by Gardner (imprint on verso), O-49 (M-71). It is the same image as GLC00919.01.

GLC02910.02

[Confederate Calvary Sabres]

Accompanying photographs of Confederate cavalry sabre in scabbard. Manufactured by Isaac Campbell & Co. of London, at 71 Jermyn Street. Hilt embellished with an eagle and arrows in its talons with foliage. Purchased by William E. Jones in 1862.

GLC02711.08.02

to My Dear Mary

He just fought in the battle of Fredricksburg but came out well. Her cousin David Hancock joined the regiment just before the battle. He heard her brother has joiend the navy. Written near Fredericksburg, Virginia.

GLC02830.55

to My Dear Mary

He is trying to get a leave of absence to see her but feels his chances are very slim. He wants to know what people are saying about Fredricksburg because he thinks they fought nobly.

GLC02830.56

to Mother

They are now in the capital of Dakotah Territoty. He received a letter from E.M.S who says he is expecting a battle every day. The officers are sending for their wives.

GLC02831.12

to Mother

He has no desire to go home because if he was there it would be very hard to leave again. He takes care of the captain's horse for an extra 5 dollars a month. Lately they have great food.

GLC02831.13

to Mother

They've been told they'll get 20 dollars a month now. But he is not sure if he believes it. The officers will get a pay cut so there is not such a big discrepancy between the privates' pay and the officers' pay.

GLC02831.21

to Mother

He is hearty and healthy so soldiering agrees with him. He will reenlist for 3 more years so that he can draw his bounty.

GLC02831.22

to Mother

It looks like they are headed south this spring. There was a bad winter storm after they had some of the nicest weather for the past month or so.

GLC02831.23

to Mother

He has been detailed in the Quartermaster Department and is working as assistant clerk.

GLC02831.46

to Mother

He doesn't have much work to do now that he is acting as clerk. The Indians had to move out onto the highland. Hostile Indians attacked a group of white men and they lost all their ponies and had to leave all their furs out on the prairie.

GLC02831.47

Battle of Antietam

Dunker Church, showing east front and west end. Soldiers in front are unknown.

GLC02912.01.01

[Soldier's standing at attention]

Inscribed on verso: Chas. McCarty, David [illegible] (Sgt.), Bealer Julius (Harry's Father), Horace Jones, Henry Hielly - 2nd ft. Co. D. Co. D. 34th Penna. [illegible] Militia - June 30, 1863, at Reading, Pa. Capt J.C. Stout in foreground, hand in...

GLC03131.07.11

to Mother and Sister Elmira

Gunboats and troops are now operating against Port Hudson. Everyday he is gaining strength but his blood is now out of order and he caught lice while in the hospital. He refers to Newell as one of his best earthly friends.

GLC02751.27

to Mother and Sister Elmira

Several gunboats managed to pass up by the rebel batteries and will eventually cut off their supplies. They haven't been paid yet but he keeps hoping they will soon. Watrons has been promoted to 2nd Lt.

GLC02751.28

to Sister Rosetta

There has been a movement of the army. They cut off supplies to the rebel batteries as they intended. They are under marching orders but may not go anywhere for a week or so. He talks about the cost of food. He has had to sell his pistol just to buy...

GLC02751.29

For Emma (A Calling Card)

Other side reads: Remember thy creator?

GLC02751.49

to Guy Fenton [German]

GLC02766.034

to Guy Fenton [German]

GLC02766.035

to Miss Mary

He mention his friend Captain Brown and says the country is becoming like its neighbors to the East. He would be sorry if we got into trouble with Great Britain.

GLC02830.21

to Miss Mary

He is happy she gave him a locket with her picture. He assures her that she is the only person in St. Louis he talks to.

GLC02830.22

to Miss Mary

He has very little time to write. He will write more when this expedition is over. She shouldn't write until she hears from him.

GLC02830.31

to My Dear Mary

He wrote to her mother telling her how much he has enjoyed spending time in their home. He fears there is no chance for promotion. It seems Miss R does not dislike him anymore.

GLC02830.54

to Ann

He likes to picture her reading by the stove. He tells her to ahve courage because he thinks he should be home in six or seven weeks.

GLC03047.03

to Carrie

The government has taken control of the telegraph and they will take control of the mail system where they stop soldiers from sending letters home once they get into Virginia. He wanted to join the Navy at first but somehow ended up here. He...

GLC03057.04

Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Outgoing Messages

GLC04354.02

an I Owe You note

GLC06581.04.01

to Lile Miller

Michael Miller tells his wife that he has been feeling very blue lately, and that the days closer to his discharge feel extremely long. He says he would not reenlist in the army and expresses frustration that enlisted men, like himself, get paid less...

GLC02155.141

to Lile Miller

Michael Miller thanks his wife for her most recent letter and discusses how important the letters are for both of them. Her health is improving, which makes him happy. He'd like to see her, but says she could have become ugly in his absence and he...

GLC02155.142

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.174

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.180

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.181

to Wife

GLC03135.08.04

to General

GLC06581.04.02

to T.D Porter

GLC06581.04.03

General Orders No. 72

All deserters will be reported once a month to Col. James B. Fry.

GLC02198.02

Richard Taylor

A signed carte de visite portrait of Richard Taylor. Published by John Weiss of New Orleans.

GLC01176.01

[Richard Taylor]

A portrait of Richard Taylor, CSA. Enlarged directly from the original negative by Brady in the Meserve collection.

GLC01176.02

to D.L. Platts

He informs him that Newell has died. Sereno spoke to him on his deathbed where he said his sickness was a providence of god.

GLC02751.26

to George R. Booth

He promises to bring him and his mother to Franklin as soon as the railroad is in better order.

GLC03347.42

to Thomas R. Booth

Wolle tells Booth that he has often been in his thoughts. It must have been a greta comfort to that Booth could be with his mother. Unfortunatly, health and distance kept him apart.

GLC03347.57

to darling Cherry (wife)

There is some consternation over officers' wives coming to see them. Much as he would love to have her, he has common sense. One of the officer's wives came over very sick and now he must attend to her and does not know when he will come back...

GLC08284.065

to darling Cherry (wife)

He stresses the importance of hope, for only the "hopeful can be contented or happy." He desperately wants to lighten her troubles. She worries he'll be gone 2 years or more, but he assures her that such worries are unfounded.Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.066

to darling Cherry

The ship was so crowded that they had to build an office and quarters for him. He hopes Grnat will be marching into Charleston soon.

GLC08284.087

to Susan Carter

GLC03135.05.125

to Sue Carter

GLC03135.05.156

to Sue Carter

The envelope is addressed to Mrs Sue H Copenhaver

GLC03135.05.172

to Sue Carter

GLC03135.05.184

to Sue Carter

GLC03135.05.185

to Sue Carter

GLC03135.05.190

Bust length portrait of Native American man

Inscribed "631 Surrounded" in ink on verso.

GLC03911.08.21

Bust length portrait of Native American man

The man, identified as a San Carlos Apache, is wrapped in a blanket, holding a bow and arrows. Inscribed "573 Nethla" in ink on verso.

GLC03911.08.22

Half length portrait of a Native American man

Inscribed "586 Long Knife-Sword" in ink on verso, possibly the name of the man in the image.

GLC03911.08.23

Half length seated portrait of a Native American man

Inscribed "658 Many Coups" in ink on verso.

GLC03911.08.24

to mother

GLC02157.11

to Susan Carter

GLC03135.05.227

Salaams from India

One greeting card with the message "Salaams from India" with an illustration of Santa wearing a turban. On the inside of the card contains a message addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated December 9, 1943. Mentions that he heard from...

GLC09951.01.071

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 17, 1943. Mentions that he wishes he could see his daughter and her, receiving a letter from his mother and responding to friends' letters.

GLC09951.01.074

to Mildred West

One v-mail addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 19, 1943. Message contains a Christmas message with an illustration of a monkey holding a Christmas tree.

GLC09951.01.075

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 19, 1943. Inquires about how she feels during her pregnancy and whether or not his sister had been to see her. Asks for toothpaste powder to be sent.

GLC09951.01.076

[Envelope addressed to Mildred West]

One envelope addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated December 28, 1943.

GLC09951.01.078

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 28, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps.

GLC09951.01.079

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 27, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions waiting for Christmas presents from Mildred and financial matters.

GLC09951.01.080

[Portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt]

One picture of President Franklin D. Roosevelt dated December 8, 1941.

GLC09957.12

Return of the Victory Fleet

One picture dated December 26, 1918 of Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant to the Secretary of the Navy with Irene Langhorne, wife of Charles Dana Gibson and R. Livingston aboard the U.S.S. Aztec.

GLC09957.29

President Outlines New Policies at Wilson Foundation Dinner

One portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt dated December 29, 1933. Picture is taken at the Mayflower in Washington, D.C., at a dinner commemorating Woodrow Wilson. Also pictured are First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady Edith Wilson, Roland...

GLC09957.34

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 8, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Written from the hospital recovering from tonsil surgery. Inquires after family friends. Requests that she...

GLC09951.01.171

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 18, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Asks her to take the prescribed medication that she received from her doctor. Mentions that he will be...

GLC09951.01.175

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 27, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Responds to news about her and Sharon having a cold. Images what it will be like when he can return to...

GLC09951.01.178

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 29, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Reflects on how they promised each other to never leave one another as her birthday approaches. Requests...

GLC09951.01.179

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated March 15, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Shares that he is working on a present for her. Describes the weather. Notes that he received letters from...

GLC09951.01.217

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated March 19, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires after cost of living for her and Sharon.

GLC09951.01.218

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated March 20, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Shares that it is not likely he will not be home soon. Says that he will likely be afraid of women for some...

GLC09951.01.219

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated March 19, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions receiving a pin-up portrait of Mildred and imagines what the weather must be like in Ohio.

GLC09951.01.220

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated March 22, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions finances and receiving a letter from his father. Includes details of George's father's farm.

GLC09951.01.221

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated March 23, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he will be unable to write for a few weeks. Describes the weather and the moon. Expresses that...

GLC09951.01.222

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated March 25, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions receiving letters, comfortable with not continuing friendships with John and Joy when he returns...

GLC09951.01.223

[Document recording the enslavement of Joaquin, 13 years old]

One undated document pertaining to the enslavement of a 13-year-old boy named Joaquin by Juan Catasus. Joaquin was sold for 4,000 pesetas and 80 pesos. Document is signed by Manuel Camminos on August 2.

GLC09958.01

[Document recording the enslavement of Casulina, 12 years old]

One undated document pertaining to the enslavement of a 12-year-old Casulina, a Creole girl to live as a domestic servant.

GLC09958.02

to Dorothy Brantley

One letter from Claude E. Brantley to Dorothy Brantley dated May 27 there is no year on the letter.

GLC09610.136

to Dorothy Brantley

One letter from Claude E. Brantley to Dorothy Brantley dated June 12 there is no year on the letter.

GLC09610.137