5 April 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently sick.

GLC07205.083

21 November 1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: Rome daily. [Vol. 2, no. 214 (November 21, 1877)]

Features a tribute to woman, obituary and advertisements and short blurbs. Subtitle reads: "a daily journal devoted to the interests of Rome and Cherokee Georgia."

GLC02691.12.13

1963

Gustarski, Xavery, fl. 1963

Typed letter

Title: to Guy Fenton

Card with portrait of countess Maria Pulowska. Inside has typed history of Maria Romana and family members.

GLC02766.020

September 12, 1962

Puslowski, Sophie, fl. 1963

Printed letter

Title: to Unknown

Christmas card with portrait of Countess Marya Pulowski.

GLC02766.021

15 August 1961

Pulowski, Xavier-Franncis, fl. 1961

Typed letter signed

Title: to Guy Fenton

He is very sick now. Most of his friends are dead. He became chairman of the Union of Workmen's boxing club. He likes all the Englishmen he has met. At the end, he qoutes a letter from Princess Lily Luomirska.

GLC02766.041

June 1916

Poem

Title: Le Mie Prigoni [German] , The Ideal Poland, The Epitaph and Appel a La France [French]

Ideal Poem written for the Princess Maria-Sorgueevan Troubetskoy. A Fullness of Unspent Passion/And Passing the Love of a a Woman/A A Glory on Faces Ashen/A Pain Which is Scarcely Human.

GLC02766.064

27 March 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

17 October 1862

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They are on their way to Cumberland gap. They are not giving out furloughs and he does not have enough money to get home and back so he cannot see her now. He asks for a pair of mittens.

GLC03054.02

4 December 1862

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

His wife has been having problems with his mother. In a day or two they will have to move. He will try to get a furlough after six.

GLC03054.03

15 December 1862

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He describes some fighting that took place around Cumberland River. He has heard the paymaster is around and is hopeful because he is out of money. He is looking out for a package she sent.

GLC03054.04

7 March 1863

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Someone stole ten dollars from him. He sent a package to her. They hear good news to the East.

GLC03054.05

2 October 1861

Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie

He really wants a picture of her. he says Gen. McClellan is in fear that the Rebels have crossed the Potomac. They are slowly advancing.

GLC03057.01

10 July 1862

Deppen, Carrie, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir (George Ladd)

She says she is too young to marry. She wants his picture so she can see if he really is good-looking.

GLC03057.06

25 October 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Abbott

He writes on the death of her son, George Abbott. He praises him and gives somes of the details surrounding his death. Everyone loved him as a brother.

GLC03057.07

24 December 1862

Rome, William O., ?-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He sent a package with gloves, handkerchiefs, stockings and a pin cushion. The regimentss have all taken their positions within the fort and are ready to attack.

GLC03131.09.03

1863

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1863 Diary

Many blank pages until May. Records the weather. On August 8th and 9th, he spends time with a Miss Kittinger and a Miss Haversticks. He sees them several times and even gives one of them is picture. Later a fire breaks out. Describes daily life in the army such as drilling and dress parade in several entries.

GLC03131.16.05

20 July 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He talks of grave matters like life insurance and of buying her a burial lot and coffin. The French battle ships are there now. He is reading up on Spanish history. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.079

15 June 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He talks of money matters and warns her there is no telling when they might return. He mentions Dr. Shaw, a female surgeon Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.082

3 October 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He tries to figure out when would be the most ideal time for him to come home. She has been making baby blankets for others and he praises her as a benefactor.

GLC08284.084

21 August 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He gives advice on how to deal with their son who has most likely been spoiled by her parents. He refers to Lotty Peck.

GLC08284.086

12 December 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He attended a reception of Queen Isabella. He then tells the story of a Mrs. Mallard the wife of a Master Mallard of the ship. He wanted her to go home with him so he smuggled her into his room, but the officers eventually found out. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.088

2 December 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

They are now bound for home. He mentions a few officers from the other vessels whose company he has greatly enjoyed. He advises her to discipline their son. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.090

20 November 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

The only attraction he notes is Italian opera. The Portuguese are obsessed with Faust. It is also the only cheap thing to do and the only thing he does frequently. He advises her on how to steer Jimmy clear of bad companions. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.092

21 September 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

They may get to Boston later than he originally said. He thinks it would be better for her to live at home than travel around europe because it would be much more expensive. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.096

7 September 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He tells her it is her business to stay home and take care of her baby. He suspects they may have ordered the ship home because their intention is to send the ship to the East Indies. He also tells her to spend the winter with Annie and David. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.097