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to Mother and Sister

They left Ship's Island and are now bound for New Orleans. They passed by large plantations where they saw "darkies." The darkies looks happy to see them but the whites are not.

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to Mother

He had diarrhea but drank some gum tree bark and is feeling better now. They caught some freshwater lobsters. There is a rumor that Vicksburg was taken by their forces but no one really believes it. He shot his gun on a Sunday and feels guilty about...

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to Mother and Sister

They are east of Baton Rouge now. They've found a lot of sugar and molasses where they are. There are inspections every day. He saw Frank Leslie's Illustrated paper in which there was a sketch of them driving the rebels out of Baton Rouge.

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to Mother and Sister Elmira

Gunboats and troops are now operating against Port Hudson. Everyday he is gaining strength but his blood is now out of order and he caught lice while in the hospital. He refers to Newell as one of his best earthly friends.

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to Sister Rosetta

He tells the story of how the Lousiana Belle was fired into by a guerilla band. The pilot had to leave the pilot house because it became too hot. Then the captain ordered the negroes to push the boat ashore.

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to wife

Clark writes to his wife about the death of Serano. He appeared to recover for a while but was then taken ill again and after a night of suffering, died.

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to Mrs. Elmira P. Seranton

They recently moved where there are beautiful views. She has included a photo of the whole family.

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to Unknown

Clark is well now. He has sent some of his money. He has started taking the medicine Rosetta sent.

GLC02751.43

Translation of the laws, orders, and contracts,on Colonization

Stephen F. Austin. Translation of the Laws, orders, and contracts on colonization... in Texas.... San Felipe de Austin, Texas: Printed by Godwin B. Cotten, November 1829. 71 p. (Translated with S. M. Williams, p.26.) [With 3 newsclippings pasted...

GLC02753.01

Documents Relating to the Grants of Land

Documents relating to grants of lands made to Don Estevan Julian Willson [sic], and Don Richard Exter [sic], in Texas. New-York: Ludwig & Tolefree, 1831. 31 p. (With page of manuscript notes on verso p. 31 re: a land speculator and translation of a...

GLC02753.03

Original contract for the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company

The first copy of the contract. With an amendment signed by Anthony Dey , William Sumner and George Curtis and dated 11/9/1832.

GLC02757

to Edward Clark

Signed as President of the Remington Company. Discusses debt owed to the Singer Company which he is not able to pay at this time. Remarks on why he entered into the manufacture of sewing machines, "It was not primarily to make money; ... the...

GLC02764

Oberschlesien in der Gegenwart [German]

Upper Selesia. Written in Upper Silesia, located today mostly in Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic

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Oberschlesien [German]

From the Germanic up toward the end of of the Slavic Time in Silesia

GLC02766.012

Bevolkerungsdichte von Oberschledien [German]

Population Density of Silesia.

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Results of the Plebiscite [French]

Includes population, total number of votes, percentage of votes of the population, etc.

GLC02766.043

Appreciation of the Upper Silesian Situation

The demographics of Silesia are discussed, followed by the political parties in Silesia. Propaganda from Poland and Germany are discussed as well as the raw materials produced in the region. Different solutions are suggested as to the Silesian...

GLC02766.045

[The Poland Problem]

This manuscipt talks about what can be done at this late date with Poland as it is probably too late for military intervention. The threat of Russia working with Germany is also discussed.

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Dispositions concernant la remise par la Commission Interalliee de Gouvernement et de Plebisicite de Haute-Silesie [French]

Concerning the territories attributed to Germany and Poland as a result of the Treaty of Versailles. Includes public services, jurisdiction, postal service, telegraph services, and raw materials.

GLC02766.054

to Guy Fenton

He hopes Fenton is well and says he is having dinner with the dear English soldier boys who were gassed during the war.

GLC02766.056

Zwei Jahrtausende Oberschlesien [German]

History of German Colonization of Silesia.

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to Captain [German]

Mentions Russia.

GLC02766.060

[James Monroe Indian peace medal]

Indian peace medal with James Monroe's profile on front, with the words "James Monroe President of the U.S. A.D. 1817," designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship,"...

GLC02768.02

[Andrew Jackson Indian peace medal]

Front of medal features profile of Andrew Jackson and the words "Andrew Jackson President of the United States. A.D. 1829," most likely designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace...

GLC02772.02

to Mamie Eisenhower

Signed "Ike" and addressed to "My darling." Expresses his happiness at receiving a long letter from her. Comments that he has not heard from their son John. Mentions being interrupted often by staff and by a telephone call from P.M. [Prime...

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