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to: James Stuart.

Asks him to tell her if he has enough clothing. If he does not, she will get a box of clothing and send it to him. Hopes he does not work with the regiment anymore.

GLC06268.14

to: F. W. Stuart.

Describes the men that he is caring for in the hospital.
Written at the Cumberland Hospital.

GLC06268.15

to: F. W. Stuart.

Will probably be headed to Savannah, Georgia soon. It will take 30 to 40 days.

GLC06268.16

[to his wife]

Writes about what everybody is doing while he is writing the letter. What the rebels are up to.

GLC06268.17

to: his father.

He is in favor of abolishing slavery. Writes about slavery in the South.

GLC06268.18

to: F. W. Stuart.

He can see the White House from where he is camping. Expects to be in Ohio soon.

GLC06268.19

to: his brother.

Reminds brother of the last letter he sent. Puts emphasis on the fact that he is not angry with his brother.

GLC06268.20

to: his brother.

Mentions that it has been a while since he has heard from his brother. Writes about past times.

GLC06268.21

to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the person feels better after reading the letter. Wants the person to write back. Small weather report.

GLC06268.23

to William Smallwood

Dated as "the 31st of 8 mo." Written by Mifflin as a Quaker abolitionist to Smallwood as Governor of Maryland. Says he remembers Smallwood's treatment toward him during the Revolution with esteem. Extensively explains his Christian anti-war stance...

GLC06508.09

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1820-1821

The author concentrates on family life, but also mentions news items that struck her as important. The entry for January 1 1821 reads, "Rec'd the glorious news of the acquital [sic] of the Queen of England - and the [cession?] of the Floridas to the...

GLC06846.01

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1863-1864

Pages numbered 193 - 382
April 22: Author's mother's birthday
June 8: The author's mother dies.

GLC06846.03

Sarah Lydia Gilpin Diary 1864-1865

Pages numbered 383 - 664
In this volume, the author describes efforts to help freed slaves. 21 January 1865: "…brought an appeal for aid for the poor Negroes liberated by Sherman who are suffering in great need of everything. It is a gigantic...

GLC06846.04

Diary of Sarah Gilpin

Pages numbered 857 - 1139

GLC06846.06

Sarah Lydia Gilpin Diary 1867-1868

Pages numbered 1444 - 1675
Note: Last page not numbered
August 21, 1867: The author records this date as "my birthday and my dear father's death-day."

GLC06846.07

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1868

56 p. numbered 1676 - 1732
32 p. blank
103 p. Unnumbered diary pages

GLC06846.08

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1869-1870

Pages numbered 193 - 433

GLC06846.09

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1871

Pages numbered 646 - 862

GLC06846.10

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1872

Pages numbered 863 - 1095

GLC06846.11

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1874

Pages numbered 1817 - 2032

GLC06846.12

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1879

Pages numbered 4020 - 5087
Note: Break in numbering. 4099 followed by 5000

GLC06846.13

William Shepp Diary 1917-1918

3 June 1917 - 2 June 1918. Begins with Shepp's enlistment on 5 June 1917. Mentions daily activities, such as calisthenics, army drills, physical examinations and vaccinations, attendance at church services, Bible study, and French class, and...

GLC06888.01

William Shepp Diary 1918

GLC06888.02

William Shepp Diary 1918-1919

GLC06888.03

Willaim Shepp Diary 1919

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GLC06888.04