24 December 1890

Hartsuff, Arthur, fl. 1870-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "my darling little buttercup"

re: Hartsuff writes to his daughter and tells her about the territory and life on the reservation. He describes "ration day" - when the Indians gather to receive their food from the stores - and a cattle division. Written at the Pine Ridge Indian Agency

GLC05201.016

[15 December-29 December 1890]

Hartsuff, Arthur, fl. 1870-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown]

re: letter fragment in which Hartsuff claims that nothing has changed, although a "burial party" has been sent out to bury dead Indians and his own hospital is full of wounded. Claims that General Miles has sent a Peace Party out to the Indians to give them one last chance. "Peace if we can - war if we must." Written at the Pine Ridge Indian Agency

GLC05201.017

28 December 1890

Hartsuff, Arthur, fl. 1870-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "my darling Florence"

re: Hartsuff reports on the capture of the last of the "hostiles" and the prospect for their delivery to Pine Ridge the next day. Then he turns to the more important business of warning his daughter against the dangers of flattery and vanity - both of which can "ruin" a young woman. Written at the Pine Ridge Indian Agency

GLC05201.018

25 August 1890

Hartsuff, Arthur, fl. 1870-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "my darling Florence"

re: Hartsuff apologizes that he was not able to spend more time with his family during their recent vacation and reflects on the prospect of his family "breaking up" as Florence goes off to boarding school. Writen at Camp Baker.

GLC05201.019

2 January 1891

Hartsuff, Arthur, fl. 1870-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "my darling wife and baby"

re: Hartsuff tells his wife and daughter about the conditions in his field hospital built from nothing and now housing fifty men comfortably. Claims that most of what is in the newspapers is true, but he can add nothing to the accounts because he knows nothing else. Written at the Pine Ridge Indian Agency

GLC05201.021

12 June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Explains that Estelle's birthday present may be somewhat modest due to lack of funds and a shortage of gifts that can be purchased on the army base. Describes a training film and lecture that he had received regarding the ways in which international law dictates how a soldier should behave when captured. States that had undergone an inspection on Saturday. Then describes a film that the company had watched related to reconnaissance, patrol and scouting at night. Written at Edgewood Arsenal

GLC09120.034

12 June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Describes a seven mile hike that his platoon had completed before supper. Discusses the process of "blood typing" that the army carries out, stamping each soldier's blood type onto his identification tag, enabling hasty blood transfusions should the need arise. Describes the effects of the chemical phosgene. Mentions a discussion that had arisen that morning regarding gas-proof chambers, and that he is being considered as possible officer training material Written at Edgewood Arsenal Received June 12 1942

GLC09120.035

17 June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Informs Estelle that he is about to go on guard duty which lasts for a full 24 hours. Also discusses a class that he has just had on the use of portable chemical cylinders.Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

GLC09120.037

17 June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Allays Estelle's fears regarding the use of mustard and lewisite gases in the war effort. Letter written while Sidney is on guard duty, and he mentions that an important feature of this job is keeping the white soldiers out of the "Negro" section. Recalls an incident that occurred at Fort Dix when armed black malcontents were shot at by white M.P.s. Discusses the racial tension that exists in the segregated army. Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

GLC09120.038

17 June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Discusses the use of mustard and lewisite gas in the war. Promises Estelle that he will return, and upon his return will take her as his wife. Written at Edgewood Arsenal

GLC09120.039

1866

Chipman, Hosmer & Company, fl. 1866

Pamphlet

Title: [pamphlet of laws and information relating to claims against the government of the United States]

GLC02750.273

1866

Chipman, Hosmer & Company, fl. 1866

Printed document

Title: [Special circular regarding former soldiers' claims against the United States government]

GLC02750.274

13 September 1863

Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Notice of reversal of part of Genl Schenks order may be given to the most prominent of those interested by special order as you may deem best…"

GLC02414.232

23 September 1863

Whaley, K.V., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.233

15 September 1863

Whaley, K.V., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.234

1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

"…cavalry scout just came in - Scouted the Roads leading out from Raleigh…discovered no Enemy or heard of the movements of troops - Met Flag truce four officers as escort at Raleigh with letter to Genl Scammon from Head Quarters…"

GLC02414.235

16 November 1863

Melvin, A., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Moving Department HQ to Cumberland

GLC02414.236

13 November 1863

Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.237

11 November 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.238

21 May 1864

Whitefield, Smith, fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: to the Commander of Company "I", Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

Captain Whitefield reports that Charles E. Hill received pay.

GLC02750.265

5 July 1864

Wilson, H., fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: [Report that Lieutenant Edwin L. Hunt received pay from Wilson, United States Paymaster]

GLC02750.266

20 July 1864

Wingard, C.W., fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: [Report that Joseph W. Morris received pay from Wingard, United States Paymaster]

GLC02750.267

16 December 1864

Russ, Charles, fl. 1836

Printed document signed

Title: to the Commander of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers.

Assistant Quartermaster Russ reports that he paid for the apprehension and delivery of deserter Hugh McNally.

GLC02750.268

25 March 1865

Thompson, B. M., fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [Report that George Arnold received pay from Thompson, United States Paymaster]

GLC02750.269

8 June 1865

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph document

Title: [Account of military funds received by Captain Jenks]

GLC02750.270