Search | Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

Start New Search

87506 search results

Filter:

Only return results with full-sized images

Sort by

Advanced search

Keyword

Author

Subjects

Place written

Year

Sub-era

23 December 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Thanks him for the picture of himself before he enlisted. Then describes his regiment flag and asks his father why he isn't using the money he sent

GLC07705.037

December 29, 1861-8 January 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They are still building the fort while waiting for the rebel to attack. He regrets they were not in New York for New Year's. He intends to send him most of his pay.

GLC07705.038

12 January 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There is a rumor of their intended departure on Gen. Burnside's expedition which is strengthened by the arrival or 2 or 3 light draught gun boats daily. Everyone has been preparing by making requisitons for extra ammunition and equipment. He insists that he use his salary once again.

GLC07705.039

14 January 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

It is now a reality that they will go on General Burnside's expedition. He requests several newspapers.

GLC07705.040

18 January 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Burnside's expedition will have them travelling on the Staten Island Ferry. They will be the advance guard, set to attack Roanoke Island, then onto Norfolk, North Carolina...15,000 to 20,000 men on board the vessels.

GLC07705.041

28 January 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They experienced hurricane-like weather. Now it seems as though they won't go on Burnside's expedition but will keep his father posted

GLC07705.042

1 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He finally got an acknowledgement from his father that the money he sent was received. Yesterday they had the monthly inspection of the troops' quarters.

GLC07705.043

2 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He finally received orders to pack up and leave for Burnside's expedition. They will be aboard the Spaulding. He writes he may not hear from him for sometime, but tells him not to worry.

GLC07705.044

10 February 1862-22 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Their regiment has captured Roanoke Island (50 pieces of artillery and over 2000 prisoners). Next they go to Raleigh. He received his pay again and sent most of it to his father.

GLC07705.045

17 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

written over, cannot be read. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

GLC07705.046

22 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He embarked on board a gun boat named Commodore Barney whose sole mission was to burn down a railroad bridge. Hedescribes a somewhat eventful journey and encampment. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

GLC07705.047

28 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes of the difficulty of staying in contact. He is glad that he has survived a severe battle. He lists all the people he has not heard from in a while.Written aboard the steamer "Virginia"

GLC07705.048

13 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They have now been ordered to garrison on Roanoke. He describes his quarters in great detail.

GLC07705.049

17 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes of an intimate acquaintance of his that was recently promoted.

GLC07705.050

17 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He remarks upon the newspapers his father has sent him that include articles about recent battles. A particular editorial has him riled...their regiment received a beautiful new flag.

GLC07705.051

23 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Joe, Marge and Ben.

GLC09414.0303

24 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia played with a Ouija Board with Bess and Ruth

GLC09414.0304

25 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia explains why she couldn't meet Pepi at the station.

GLC09414.0305

26 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia asks if Moe would like certain books, as she will send them but says it is too difficult to send a particular type of hair tonic that he likes.

GLC09414.0306