16 July 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Newspaper clipping

Title: Newspaper Clipping

One newspaper clipping containing horoscopes. The Libra and Capricorn are circled in pen.

GLC09626.07.02

30 July 1969

Robinson, Joyce, 1957-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to her schoolwork and Richard's basic training. She mentions her expected trip to visit Richard at Fort Dix. Relays that she will stop at her Uncle Bob's in East Brunswick, New Jersey on her way there and provides his phone number for Richard to call her on Wednesday night. Joyce mentions family who are visiting and that Beth and Steve just had a baby boy. She writes that she is "so lonely around here all by myself" and that she is looking forward to seeing him.

GLC09626.08

30 July - 1 August 1969

Robinson, Joyce, 1957-?

Header Record

Title: to Richard DiChristina [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters sent in the same envelope from July 30- August 1st.

GLC09626.09

30 July 1969

Robinson, Joyce, 1957-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to visiting Richard's mother, updates on family members and attending a performance of Romeo and Juliet. She mentions she visited Richard's mother and that they spoke of the christening for the new baby. She reminds Richard that he will need to obtain a letter from the church in order to be a godfather to his niece. Joyce asks him if he might be able to request one from the Catholic Church where he has been attending Mass. She asks him if it might be best to wait until "you get out" to marry.

GLC09626.09.01

1 August 1969

Robinson, Joyce, 1957-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated August 1, 1969. Pertains to family updates and details on her upcoming trip to visit him. Joyce writes that there is a bus strike preventing her from getting their airline tickets. She hopes he can come home with "us" because "it would be great to fly with you." Joyce briefly discusses their relationship, stating "Hon I don't want to find anyone else. Really." She cannot wait to see him in six days and closes by assuring him they will get married "some day. O.K?"

GLC09626.09.02

2 December 1969-3 January 1970

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three letters sent in one envelope letters are dated from December 2nd to January 3rd.

GLC09626.10

2 December 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated December 2, 1969. Pertains to his guard duty in the Viet Cong. He writes that they were marching for three to four hours today. DiChristina wishes he could come home to marry Joyce and mentions that he will write her again in the morning. He affirms, "Darling we will have a good life right. good night my someday wife." In a postscript, he adds that he will send her one hundred dollars every month and draws a row of x's to line the bottom of his letter.

GLC09626.10.01

3 December 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson to Richard J. DiChristina dated December 3, 1969. Pertains to missing her during the holidays and financial matters. His squad has now stopped for water on their march. He mentions to Joyce that he would like her to save the "VC" (Viet Cong) money he sends her (not included). He looks forward to ten more months until they are married, "right?" He writes that he no longer sees a "PX" (post exchange) because he is "in the field so much." At each stop the platoon makes, DiChristina pens more of his letter to Joyce. By 3:30 pm, they stop for the night and…

GLC09626.10.02

3 January 1970

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated January 3, 1970. He writes that he will be sending his pay to Joyce and that he wishes for her to buy something for herself with the money. He writes of the hot weather and the difference in hours due to their different time zones. He asks Joyce if his mother has done anything with the letter and that he needs to come home. Asking Joyce to please "be good" as he is being good, he again professes how much he loves her and that they will be married "as soon as I come home right."

GLC09626.10.03

6-12 February 1970

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

2 letters sent in the same envelope, from February 6 to the 12th.

GLC09626.11

6 February 1970

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated February 6, 1970. He writes of the number of letters he has yet to mail to Joyce. His platoon has walked 500 meters today, and they are "up on one hell of a mountain." He relays that some will be sent to the bottom of the mountain while others will be going for water. He mentions that a water buffalo ran after them yesterday and that he ran "to the hills" in fear. He mentions an exchange of photographs in the mail and discusses details of a monetary issue. After satisfying a debt, they will be able to pay for wedding…

GLC09626.11.01

12 February 1970

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated February 12, 1970. He writes briefly, of how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that he attended mass on Ash Wednesday. He tells Joyce he will be sending her a map. He wishes her a Happy Valentine's Day and sends her "anything but my Love Darling and you have it all Darling." He writes that he loves his "someday wife," and promises to write again at night.

GLC09626.11.02

4 February 1970

Pacific Stars and Sripes

Newspaper clipping

Title: Match Made in Heaven; Knot Tied Via MARS

One newspaper clipping printed by the Pacific Stars and Stripes newspaper dated February 4, 1970. Reports the marriage of S. Sgt. Dexter Hales and Phyllis Ann Sheets via ham-radio telephone. Sgt. Hales, a career soldier at Vung Tau, Vietnam, married Phyllis over the Military Affiliate Radio System-MARS. This clipping is mentioned in a letter as something he will be sending. (GLC09626.23) The clipping is from Pacific Stars and Stripes Vol 26 No 34.

GLC09626.12

22 May 1770

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Mr. Stampton Lifts

A receipt from Schuyler for the payment of sixteen pounds New York currency to Archibald Livingston by care of Stanton Lifts.

GLC09632.01

26 June 1788

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Schuyler

Philip mentions the possibility of New Hampshire entering the union, as well as the work of the anti-federalists. He also mentions some of the debates and that they have not been published.

GLC09632.02

15 June 1795

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Schuyler

A short letter to Phillips daughter Catherine, he reports that he was thrown but has recovered enough to write. He also lets Catherine know that her cloaks will be done and sent to her soon. He wishes her well. In a postscript he asks for some seeds to be sent saying that he will reimburse her for the cost.

GLC09632.03

25 July 1796

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip J. Schuyler

A letter telling Philip that he is a good child and to behave for his mother and sisters. Possibly in reference to Phillip P. Schuyler, grandson to Phillip John Schuyler.

GLC09632.04

31 July 1803

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip J. Schuyler

A letter updating Phillip J. about his health he mentions a bout of gout but that his general health is much better.

GLC09632.05

11 December 1801

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angelica Church

Phillip writes to his daughter Angelica Church updating her on his health and asking after her. In a postscript he tells her to tell, "your dear Brother Hamilton" to get runners put on his coaches in case of snow so that he would still be able to get around.

GLC09632.06

28 January 1807

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major Schuyler

Phillip writes saying that someone has been very ill since they left although they are somewhat better. He also reminds them to bring ashes to the fields.

GLC09632.07

1807

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to V Schaack Esq

This is a fragment of a larger sheet. It discusses different columns of information and the placement of parallel lines. It is possibly concerning architecture.

GLC09632.08

1807

Engraving

Title: Philip John Schuyler

A bust engraving of General Philip John Schuyler.

GLC09632.09

16 April 1793

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Philip Schuyler

A letter to Philip Schuyler telling him that there is a job overseeing carpenters and other mechanics at little falls. Schuyler asks for a response by letter care of Mr. Blecker. He also says that if he isn't there when Philip arrives he is probably at Still Water and Philip should travel there to talk over the arrangements.

GLC09632.10

24 August 1768

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph document signed

Title: Accounting of Money Owed

A recording of money spent and owed to Philip Schuyler. It has been accepted by an accountant named John B. Blecker. There is a list of 10 expenses and some payments made with a total balance still owed of 176 pounds.

GLC09632.11

25 April 1795

Cooper, Thomas, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Philip Schuyler

This is a letter discussing the return of John Jay, to the United States. It also mentions the possibility of Jay taking position in the government. Cooper insist that Jay is about to sail back, if he has not already left, and tells Schuyler to not listen to those that say Jay will not be returning until the treaty is signed.

GLC09636.01