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to Mr. Comerford

Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln's wife, offers condolence upon the death of Comerford's wife. She assures him that he will meet his wife in heaven.

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to unknown

Thanks for book of poetry. Signed "Jenny Goldschmidt late Jenny Lind."

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to Mr. Hastings

Livermore writes that she enjoyed reading Hastings' mother's book, "Pebbles from the Path of a Pilgrim."

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to Alan Brock

Love thanks Brock for a Christmas card and the piece about his mother. She offers condolence, and suggests reading Christian Science literature as a means to heal his grief.

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to Mary Cushman

Writing from his office in the General Headquarters, United Nations Command, MacArthur, as commander-in-chief of the United Nations Command, offers condolence on the death of Mary Cushman's son in the Korean War. He praises devotion to duty and...

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to Alan Brock re: death and eternal existence

Actor David Manners writes about death and eternal existence as a response to Brock's "record of human horrors," apparently attempting to cheer him up. He mentions giving Alan Irene Rich's address, invites him to visit, and mentions names of some...

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to Mrs. Nice

Mansfield thanks Nice for her concern for Zoltan, Mansfield's son. She also writes: "I have always had a great belief in my fellow man, but I am now fully assured that the heavens above have succeeded in creating a beautiful earth upon which to live...

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to Mrs. C. Mason

Mason writes to his mother. He meditates on how children come to appreciate their parents as they grow older and hopes to see his mother next season. He expresses that it is more important that they meet in the next life than in this one, and relies...

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to Alan Brock

Mason offers condolence upon the death of Brock's mother. He offers a quote from a magazine article that he read when his own mother died in 1951 that he hopes will be comforting. The passage describes death as nothing because loved ones are...

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to unknown

MacVeagh begins by asserting that virtually every question affecting one's life is a moral question and states that no one is ever really in doubt about whether or not a particular "line of conduct" was right or wrong. He suggests that if one did...

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to James Savage

May asks Savage to read the new edition of his book, "Letter to Dr. Hawes," and to use his knowledge of early New England history to correct any mistakes. He asks Savage to pay special attention to the letter on the pilgrims, and discusses the...

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to Roy Pitts

He writes the highlights of his career are being born an American citizen and nominating Dwight D. Eisenhower for the presidency. He gives the names and addresses of Maryland's living former governors and sends an autographed copy of the Maryland...

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[Clipped signature, with later note on provenance]

Signature with a later note: "Signature of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy taken from a list of compositions performed at Concerts at Leipzig 1844."

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to F.A. Luck

Addressed "Dear Friend," Moody discusses present evangelization efforts at the World's Columbia Exposition held in Chicago in 1893 and the need to expand their work if they want to accommodate the growing number of people coming to the fair. He asks...

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to Marshall E. Bean

Morison responds to a letter by Bean, citing his favorite Biblical quotations as "I know that my Redeemer liveth... " and "My Father's house has many mansions."

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to Rev. Sprague

Morse encloses autographs to Sprague and hopes that an upcoming venture will prove fruitful. "I confess that if unfavorable, (Unfavorable to our shortsightedness perhaps) I shall suffer much."

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to unknown

Morse encloses an extract about Roman Catholics from a New Orleans journal. The extract criticizes the Roman Catholic Church for issuing a document falsely purporting to be the voluntary sentiment of the laity and meant as a token of praise for a...

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to Marshall E. Bean

Niebuhr praises Bean's faith and serenity in the face of death. He regrets that he has no photos to send.

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to Mrs. Robertson

Apologizes for not paying her account for April and inquires whether she paid her for the last "Peptonized Cocoa." Mentions welfare of friends.

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[Photograph of Richard M. Nixon]

Image of Richard Nixon, smiling with arms folded. He wears a suit and tie and smiles at something to his left.

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Terence James Cardinal Cooke: Some Observations by John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York

In this excerpt from a book, Cardinal O'Connor describes Cardinal Cooke as a virtuous man, who even though he was dying of cancer, never let anyone know of his suffering. Accompanied by photograph (GLC05508.198.02).

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to John

Oursler offers condolence to John after the death of his wife. He comforts his friend by reminding him of his faith. He writes of one man who did not believe in an after life and the sense of utter hopelessness that man faced when his wife died....

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to Rev. Dr. Peabody

Palmer praises an article Peabody wrote in the "North American Review" on the American Board of Committees for Foreign Missions. He thanks Peabody for the service he has done for Christian missions. He remarks that he has heard Peabody will become...

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Nine engravings of scenes from Paradise Lost

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to Z. P. Grand

Peters has read "A Field Unoccupied" by Mr. Bannister, and agrees with his suggestions concerning women's education. He apparently supports women's education and is glad about the increased attention it is receiving. He also discusses several...

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