25 March 1876

Sykes, T. A., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sykes is offering Senator Bruce help in locating lodgings for the convention on April 5th 1876.

GLC09400.212

5 February 1876

Stafford, E.K., fl. 1876-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

There are two parts of this letter the first part is written by Stafford. In this letter Stafford asks for help getting appointed Post Master of Greenivlle. In the second part of the letter Ward seconds the request, and asks the Senator for help

GLC09400.214

22 March 1876

Stanley, W., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Stanley is asking for help from Senator Bruce to get a post for Route Agent. He was recommended by Senator Harvey.

GLC09400.215

15 May 1876

Sauderlin, J.A., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Sauderlin is asking Senator Bruce for another copy of the Congressional record because he did not receive last one.

GLC09400.216

1 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:30 PM at home. Sylvia talks about it being the 4th anniversary of World War II [September 1, 1939]. Her mother called on the telephone and cried because her brother Alvin has just been classified as a pilot. Talks about what friends are doing.

GLC09414.0098

2 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on the good news from Moe that he has had a 2 month "stay." He may have a furlough coming up and she assures him she'll get the money he needs to come home. Says the best present she could have for her upcoming birthday would be to hear his voice; but he should reverse the charges. Asks him questions about food and army life.

GLC09414.0099

3 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12:00 PM at home. Sylvia describes some photos she is sending him. Says she looks "oriental" in them. Talks about the gasoline situation and how she missed the bus and took the car to work. Reports on friends she has seen and what they are doing.

GLC09414.0100

1861-1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Envelope

Title: [envelope to C.G Morse]

GLC02180.49

Circa 1864

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Dated April 16. Unknown year guessed as 1864. A man named George is now at home; Henry wants to know if George received the letters he sent to Westford, Massachusetts. Writes that there is $90 at Orlando if father wants it, unless George has given him some money already. Thinks that he should buy a cow or two if he can get them at a reasonable price. Butter is 55 cents a pound in Burlington, Vermont, 65 cents a pound in Boston, and 80 cents a pound in Brandy Station, Virginia. Writes that they "have no orders to march yet, but all extra baggage, property, and [stoves] are being sent to…

GLC02749.009

25 June 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Foglesong feels lonesome and sad, as he has recently received the news that his mother died while he was away. He claims he dreamt that she was sick, and ever since he had the dream, he was convinced that his mother was dead. He has only received three letters since he left Winchester. It has been two months since he received word from Lydia Bishoff, though he tells her it feels more like two years. He left Front Royal last Saturday and marched 90 miles east of the Blue Ridge to Manassas Junction. He is uncertain of his next destination, but says "the news is that old Abe said that he was…

GLC03523.40.10

25 June 1863

Swisher, Daniel, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lydia A. Bishoff

Times are dull and lonesome, and Swisher has not received any news from home for the past two months. His regiment has continually been on the march, and has not stopped long enough for him to write a letter. He would like to know how Bishoff is getting along with her school. He is encamped four miles from Manassas Junction, but will not stay for long. He believes he will then go to Washington to rest for a while.

GLC03523.40.27

1862

Foglesong, John C., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lydia A. Bishoff

Foglesong writes that when the war will end is dependent on the "Big Battle at Richmond." He predicts that the battle will be in the Union's favor, since the Union has had success at every battle with the exception of Bull Run. He reports that there is constant skirmishing at Richmond, but he explains that the Union men cannot be driven back any more. The Union Army is within 4 miles of the city and "can throw a shell in the city at any time if needed." He believes that General McClellan can take the city without burning it, but if it is necessary, he predicts that McClellan will "fire the…

GLC03523.40.33

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: [envelope to Lydia A. Bishoff}

Envelope from Washington, DC, addressed to Miss Lydia A. "Bishop," Portland, Preston County, Western VA.

GLC03523.40.40

20 April 1881

Thomson, Ira S., fl. 1881

Autograph document signed

Title: [receipt]

He received fifty dollars of Mrs. Martha B. Powell as first payment on a house and two lots in Vineland. The balance of the total payment of $450 will be paid in yearly payments of $100 with interest.

GLC00687.255

January 4, 1882

Anderson, J. A., fl. 1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He doesn't know whether GMP wants a recommendation or a criticism, but he found the lecture and pictures interesting, although at times it was difficult to understand what was being said for many reasons. The exhibition contained a great deal of information, hard for a child to comprehend. The entertainment was pleasing and instructive.

GLC00687.256

22 September 1882

L.M., William, & Sons, fl. 1882

Autograph document signed

Title: [receipt]

He received from Charles W. Riley through George May Powell two cases of stuffed birds formerly on exhibit in the Centennial Exposition. The birds are now for sale, with half the income going to GMP.

GLC00687.257

9 October 1882

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: [receipt]

He received from Watson Brothers $30, 10% of a purchase of Powell's Pyramid maps of Egypt, Arabia, Petra, and Turkey, to sell with their imprint. Arrangements are made on future payments. A note on the back, dated 1883/3/15, relinquishes a portion of the territory, rights, and franchise, dated by Watson Brothers.

GLC00687.258

January 3, 1883

Thnnson, Ira S., fl. 1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He has not heard from Mr. Garritt, indicating that he failed to make arrangements. He checked his ledger for charges due him from GMP and found only one due for coal.

GLC00687.259

12 Feburary 1883

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: [George May Powell agrees to relinquish a contract]

GMP agrees to relinquish a contract concerning four maps and publication of maps with Cochrane.

GLC00687.260

1885

Unknown

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

The Bessemer Steel Works has agreed to stop all work on Sundays.

GLC00687.261

June 2, 1886

J. B. Lippincott Company, fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

They inform him that his article "Friction between Labor and Capital" as been accepted for publication, and they enclose a check. On the back are notes about the beautiful music of a violin and the decision to do God's will.

GLC00687.262

March 14, 1891

R. A. Lancombe, fl. 1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He sends the new estimate from Mrs. Powell's changed plans. He details the new plans for reconstruction on their house for $165.

GLC00687.263

April 4, 1892

W.B., fl. 1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He expects to reach Philadelphia tomorrow evening. He wanted to see many people along the way but was unable.

GLC00687.264

May 2, 1892

Letia, fl. 1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to M

She reports that Samuel continues to become more sick and the doctor gives no hope. While the neighbors are kind, she needs a strong man and asks that GMP come help as her brothers are too far away and her sister is too frail. Addressed "Dear M" the letter is possibly written to Mrs. Powell

GLC00687.265

May 16, 1892

Cravath, Erastus Milo, 1833-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He thanks him for his comments on the work at Fisk. He sends condolences on the death of his brother. They are now building a Fisk Memorial Library. The author was one of the founders of Fisk University, an early African-American school of higher learning.

GLC00687.266