circa 1900

Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910

Header Record

Title: [decimalized]

GLC01266

December 1771

Document

Title: [Receipt]

"Grease" written at the top, then a list of five men's names with numbers beside them. Possibly a listing of men on a ship and their payment.

GLC01450.085.01

27 September 1777

Jepson, Benjamin, fl. 1777

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for delivery to Captain Drinkwater]

Asks that 26 bushels of corn be delivered to Captain Drinkwater. Note on reverse signed by Elijah Drinkwater stating he received the bushels.

GLC01450.085.02

1781-1788

Header Record

Title: Collection of two documents related to Robert Dodge [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.095

August 23, 1779

Marchant, Henry, 1741-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clarke

States he has received his letter and is concerned to hear that Marchant has not located two missing bundles of money yet. Advises that he will support his integrity in this matter should he be blamed for it or for another problem with counterfeit bills. Advises him to send copies of all the letters pertaining to the lost money and the counterfeit bills to William Ellery, a Continental Congressman from Rhode Island. Congratulates him on Major Henry Lee's brilliant attack on the British at Paulus Hook (August 19, 1779). Reports that he has heard things look well at Penobscot, (referring to the…

GLC01450.104.01

August 30, 1779

Marchant, Henry, 1741-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clarke

Discusses two lost bundles of money, and states that Mr. Hopkinson needs all the information about the matter so he can present it to the Treasury fairly. He has heard the Penobscot expedition has failed and that the American fleet was burned. Comments that Continental forces will not falter under the disappointments but will seek vengeance. Letter is not addressed but recipient is inferred from context (refer to GLC01450.104.01).

GLC01450.104.02

1858

Foster, fl. 1858

Header Record

Title: [Two Letters] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.712

15 July 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: to William Knox

Requests that his brother pay ten dollars to Thomas Henley or order that amount withdrawn. A note from Henley on the bottom indicates that the money should be paid to Samuel Conant and the docket identifies the note as an "Order in favor of Mr. Conant."

GLC02437.00380

1835

Everett, Edward, 1794-1865

Pamphlet signed

Title: An address delivered at Lexington on the 19th (20th) of April, 1835

Second edition. Published by William W. Wheildon. Signed "John C. Lee, Esq.: With the respects of E. Everett." Everett, a Massachusetts Congressman, commemorates the heroic stand made by Massachusetts militiamen against advancing British forces on 19 April 1775. Includes names of soldiers who fought during the battle of Lexington and an appendix listing the order of services of the commemoration.

GLC03223.01

1835

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of Edward Everett]

Everett was Massachusetts Congressman.

GLC03223.02

1861-1865

Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

Header Record

Title: Letter and photograph

One letter and one photograph of William Cullen Bryant sent to F.W. Barrell Esq

GLC05508.053

1847-1848

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Header Record

Title: [Decimalized .01- .19]

GLC06293

14 November 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother describing his daily life and the war conditions. Asks for knitted goods to be sent with his Christmas package. Apologizes for his lack of correspondence. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.033

8 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that mail censorship has become less stringent and includes information regarding his whereabouts and duties. Plans on returning to Ohio very shortly. Discusses personal matters. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.

GLC07810.034

8 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R.L. Bovard

Replies to a lodge brother's letter regarding the organization's events. Encourages Bo to keep up the good work so he will have an inviting place to come home to. Includes camp news.

GLC07810.035

12 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes a birthday note to his mother. Tells her that the skirmishes she reads about in the newspaper are over. He is excited about his Christmas package but wouldn't mind being en route to Ohio when it arrives in France. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with folding instructions and adhesive flaps that becomes its own envelope, and carries prepaid postage at the international airmail letter rate.

GLC07810.036

15 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents describing his daily duties and his current post. Inquires as to Harold's well-being and whereabouts.

GLC07810.037

22 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his daily activities. Reports that he has not recieved any mail in over a week. Says that he has passed on his father's remedy for lice to his company.

GLC07810.038

29 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his Christmas and that he received a care package. Describes his daily activities. Adds that for the first time in his life he has gained weight. Writes that he has not heard from Harold and inquires as to his well-being. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.039

5 January 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about moving to a new town and having received her Christmas package. Describes the local weather and his letter-writing conditions. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.040

January 15, 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Replies to his mother's letter about local news. Describes his wherabouts and daily activities. Writes that his letter is cut short by a celebration surrounding canned peaches and condensed milk purchased at the YMCA canteen. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.041

January 20, 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his lack of letter-writing opportunities. Describes the local weather conditions. Wishes he could draw so he could send pictures of his ramshackle temporary housing. Includes a few anecdotes surrounding the lice problem in camp. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.042

February 5, 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he has not received a letter from home in three weeks. Discusses local conditions and plans to visit friends in Paris. Encloses an insurance bill to be paid (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.043

February 12, 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Tells his mother he has recieved her letters and is glad to hear that Harold is doing well. Reports that work on the roads has been slow due to the cold weather. Writes that he is aware of Theodore Roosevelt's death and says he gets current news from the Paris edition of the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, and the London Daily Mail. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.044

February 12, 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R.L. Bovard

Replies to a lodge brother's letter and tells him about military life. Tells Bo not to plan on his return anytime soon. Congratulates him on the success of the Lodge's endeavors. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.045