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[Dismal Swamp Survey notes]

Including detailed references to specific plantations, mills, dams, and various other landmarks. With small map and image of George Washington adhered to a board.

GLC08386

to Mother

Written from Camp Foster in Hudson, Missouri.

GLC00066.007

Collection of two documents related to Robert Dodge [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.095

to Joseph Clarke

States he has received his letter and is concerned to hear that Marchant has not located two missing bundles of money yet. Advises that he will support his integrity in this matter should he be blamed for it or for another problem with counterfeit...

GLC01450.104.01

to Joseph Clarke

Discusses two lost bundles of money, and states that Mr. Hopkinson needs all the information about the matter so he can present it to the Treasury fairly. He has heard the Penobscot expedition has failed and that the American fleet was burned...

GLC01450.104.02

to William Knox

Requests that his brother pay ten dollars to Thomas Henley or order that amount withdrawn. A note from Henley on the bottom indicates that the money should be paid to Samuel Conant and the docket identifies the note as an "Order in favor of Mr...

GLC02437.00380

to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Locy

Writes to his parents about the latest pay allotments and letters he has received. Includes information about his duties.

GLC07810.062

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the barracks, the officers, and the cooks. Reports that his captain is having motion pictures made from the time the soldiers leave their homes to their embarkation for France.

GLC07810.063

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the camp and his duties. Wishes he could go home to visit but he is under quarantine. Originally mailed with GLC07810.065. Written on YMCA letterhead. Camp Colt was established at Gettysburg in 1917 and was the first US...

GLC07810.064

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife regarding the upcoming move to another location. Says that he will send her his new address and wishes he were able to kiss her good-bye. Originally mailed with GLC07810.064. Written on YMCA letterhead. Camp Colt was...

GLC07810.065

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about his landing in France. Describes the differences between the United States and France, especially the buildings, the automobiles, and the money. Wonders if she has received his postcards from New York. Written on YMCA...

GLC07810.066

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about meeting friendly French soldiers. Wonders why he has not recieved any letters from home. Discusses the rainy weather. Says that he has seen many German prisoners working on the roads. Inquires as to his daughter's well...

GLC07810.067

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about moving to a new location in the middle of wine country. He discusses the weather and asks about their daughter. Doubts any mail will reach him because he does not know the post office number. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.068

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about working on the roads and discusses the weather. Asks about their daughter. Says that the troops watch movies on Tuesdays and Fridays and have dances on Thursdays. Explains that the French dance differently than the...

GLC07810.069

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the lack of mail from home and the intermittent postal service. Mentions that his company was reviewed by General Pershing and should be returning to the United States shortly. Discusses family and friends. Written on YMCA...

GLC07810.070

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the delays in his return home. Asks that she continue sending mail regularly. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.071

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the possibility of his returning home in a few weeks. Fears that his daughter will not recognize him when he returns. Mentions taking classes on agriculture and machination. Discusses the slow and intermittent mail service...

GLC07810.072

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife that he is about 900 miles out at sea and plans to write once he lands. Written on a YMCA postcard aboard the Santa Ana.

GLC07810.073

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about his homecoming in New York. Mentions he will be transferred to Camp Mead, Maryland, for his official discharge. Adds that the 77th Division is having a parade in New York City. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's...

GLC07810.074

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife that he is still at Camp Mills and describes the slow process of discharging. Wonders why she has stopped writing letters. Inquires as to his daughter's well-being. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association...

GLC07810.075

to Helen Lyons

Replies to his wife and writes that he will be relocated to Camp Mead, Maryland, for his discharge by the end of the week. Explains that the troops are resting, eating and waiting for news regarding their discharges. Reacts to local news and...

GLC07810.076

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about having landed in Europe. Describes the weather and inquires as to their daughter's well-being. Promises to write again once he is settled. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.

GLC07810.077

to Helen Lyons [incomplete]

Writes to his wife about a problem with official paperwork regarding their daughter's monetary allotment from the army. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead. Last two pages of letter only.

GLC07810.078

to Helen Lyons

Sends his wife a quick note reassuring her he is happy and healthy and promises to write again once he is settled. Written on an American Expeditionary Force postcard.

GLC07810.079

to unknown

Thanks an American for his generosity after the death of her husband during the Battle of Verdun. Describes the hardships of a war widow and her orphaned children while praising the Americans and the hope they bring. The abbreviation "Vve" before...

GLC07810.080

to Walter MacCredie

Writes to a friend about his daily life, recent travels, and the fun he is having in Europe. Mentions being published in his local Albany daily newspaper and discusses mutual friends.

GLC07810.081

to Mrs. Perry

Writes to his mother about seeing family and friends while overseas. Happily reports that he will be sent to flight school but performs soldier duty during the interim. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.082

to Mrs. Perry

Writes to his mother about meeting a French submarine quartermaster and fumbling through the French language. Mentions meeting an old college friend near camp. Asks his father to send several books, including a French copy of Mark Twain's "Jean D...

GLC07810.083

to Mrs. Perry

Writes to his parents about travel plans for Christmas. Describes the rigorous fighter pilot tests he has been enduring. Discusses possible career opportunities for the future and what a great experience the war and Europe has been. Jokes that he...

GLC07810.084

to Mayme Glerum

Writes to his sister about the slow mail and daily conditions. Encloses a clipping from the East Troy (WI) News about local servicemen. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.085

to Kenneth S. Anderson

Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus...

GLC07810.086

to Gladys Schoomaker

Replies to his niece and discusses camp life, especially the entertainment at the YMCA. Promises to let her know when the next Vaudeville show is planned so she and her sister can fly to France to join their uncle.

GLC07810.087

[Collection of two documents related to the Brig James] Decimalized

GLC08380

[Petition re: slaves]

Petition re: slaves "duly shipped on board the Brigantine called the James of Hartford," petitioning for their rightful wages. [Silliman began teaching at Yale in 1799.]

GLC08380.01

[Justice of the Peace order]

Justice of Peace order to the Marshall of the District of Connecticut "issued against. . . Brigantine James . . . to answer for wages due" plus dockets.

GLC08380.02

[Collection of 22 documents pertaining to "The State vs. Cally, a Slave"] [Decimalized .01- .22]

The State vs. Cally, involving Calahil, a slave from Lawrence County, Alabama, who assaulted "with a gun & sythe blade with intent to kill a white person named John W. Roberts. . .", a slave catcher. Includes arrest warrant, Bill of Cost, 12...

GLC08381

"Order of Battle and Plan of Attach, Port Royal"

Hand drawn ink sketch listing 17 ships and their positions, "Josiah Tattnall's Rebel squadron," the placement of Fort Beauregard and their 20 guns, the placement of Fort Walker and its 23 guns, and more.

GLC08382

[Pardon of John Miller]

Convicted of violation of "the Enforcement Act." Miller's crime was intimidation and violence against an African American in attempting to prevent the former slave from voting. Klan related.

GLC08384

to Francis Jackson

"You will begin to think this fugitive slave, ought to be flogged, for his neglect and sloathfulness[sic[, in replying to your letter. . .I have just been in search of the information which you require, in respect to the whereabouts of Livi Chocker...

GLC08387

to Louis-Casimir

Re: arriving late to assist General Lincoln at Charleston due to a lack of troops and supplies. In French. To Louis-Casimir, Baron de Holtendorff.

GLC08388

[Spies and Traitors Collection] Decimalized

GLC08389

[Letters of British spy]

Letters of British spy, preparing men for Dorcester Service.

GLC08389.01

[Petition and Recommendation in favor of Joseph Galloway, an attainted traitor.]

Missing text of petition, but with 43 signatures including: Thomas Mifflin, William Bingham, and Timothy Matlack. Galloway's was the only pardon granted to a loyalist who had been found guilty of treason during the Revolution.

GLC08389.02

William Heron document

Heron was a Revolutionary War double agent involved with Arnold and Andre. Enclosing "An Act to provide for the valuation for lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves. . ."

GLC08389.03

[Collection of two items re: American prisoners of war] Decimalized

GLC08390

[Deposition of American sailor captured by the British off Nova Scotia in 1778]

GLC08390.01

[Prisoner Petition]

"The Petitioned Number of American Prisoners of War . . .," requesting exchange for British officers and seamen. Penned from Kinial Prison, signed by 10 American POW's.

GLC08390.02

to American Counsel at Cadiz, Richard Harrison

Re: Current negotiations between United States and Spain, and ordering material to be used in clothing African-American laborers.

GLC08391

to Colonel P. B. Fouke

Re: Sending 71st Ohio to relieve his command at Fort Donelson & Clarksville. "Use all dispatch in getting here [to Headquarters of Dept of West], leaving your wagons. . .and four teams. . .bringing everything else."

GLC08392

[Gubernatorial Proclamation]

"An Act to prescribe the mode of choosing electors to vote for President and Vice President of the United States." Signed three times.

GLC08393

[U.S. Army razor]

U.S. Army razor, engraved "U. S. Grant," with White House provenance.

GLC08394

[Anti-15th Amendment]

"Hedgehog's Grand Combination of Powers of Darkness. . .The whole to conclude with Hedgehog's celebrated feat of swallowing a live negro!. . ." Reconstruction

GLC08395

"Bloody Colfax"

Distributed during the hotly contested Louisiana gubernatorial election of 1876, "The Colored Chiefs testify. . .The Hellish plot by which, through the slaughter of the negroes, the Kellogg usurpation secured Northern sympathy. . ."

GLC08396

Slavery contract

Contract between James Reed and "Providence, a negro man aged about twenty-eight years," binding Providence to Reed for ninety years. Reed planned on emigrating to Texas, then a provice of Mexico, where slavery was not legal.

GLC08397

[Appointment of Samuel B. Wallace as Second Lieutenant]

Signed by Lincoln as President, Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War, and Edward Davis Townsend as Assistant Adjutant General. Includes blue seal at top left corner.

GLC01207

[decimalized]

GLC01266

[Pay order for Uriah Hanks]

Cosigned by T. Seymour. Requesting from Treasurer John Lawrence payment of 18 pounds 13 shillings for a gun lock Hanks manufactured. Costs should be charged to the state of Connecticut. Note on reverse signed by Uriah Hanks certifies that he...

GLC01450.074.01

[Receipt for gun locks]

Certifies that Dunham received from and paid for two gun locks manufactured by Uriah Hanks last September. Hanks was a prominent gun maker from Connecticut.

GLC01450.074.02

[Receipt for gun locks]

Certifies that Church received and paid for two gun locks manufactured by Uriah Hanks last March. Hanks was a prominent gun maker from Connecticut.

GLC01450.074.03

[Receipt]

"Grease" written at the top, then a list of five men's names with numbers beside them. Possibly a listing of men on a ship and their payment.

GLC01450.085.01

[Receipt for delivery to Captain Drinkwater]

Asks that 26 bushels of corn be delivered to Captain Drinkwater. Note on reverse signed by Elijah Drinkwater stating he received the bushels.

GLC01450.085.02

[Two Letters] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.712

An address delivered at Lexington on the 19th (20th) of April, 1835

Second edition. Published by William W. Wheildon. Signed "John C. Lee, Esq.: With the respects of E. Everett." Everett, a Massachusetts Congressman, commemorates the heroic stand made by Massachusetts militiamen against advancing British forces on...

GLC03223.01

[Carte de visite of Edward Everett]

Everett was Massachusetts Congressman.

GLC03223.02

Letter and photograph

One letter and one photograph of William Cullen Bryant sent to F.W. Barrell Esq

GLC05508.053

[Decimalized .01- .03]

GLC06027

[Decimalized .01- .19]

GLC06293

to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents about what little time he has to correspond. Discusses the unreliable mail. Thanks his parents for all their letters. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with folding instructions...

GLC07810.026

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Thanks his mother for all her letters and wants to know how long it takes for his correspondence to reach Ohio. Asks about Harold and reports that he has not received any mail from him. Tells his mother that a Christmas package coupon was sent from...

GLC07810.027

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Tells his mother he is still healthy and getting increasingly busy. Discusses the local conditions and reports having seen friends from home. Wonders why he hasn't received any mail. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank...

GLC07810.028

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about the little opportunity for writing and sending mail and that he has been promoted to private first-class. Discusses Harold's well-being and whereabouts. Mentions the Christmas package mailing and refines his wish list....

GLC07810.029

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Tells his mother that he is writing this letter on the floor of his tent out of the torrential rain. Mentions having received a letter from Harold. Includes a description of the local flowers in bloom directed at his father. Reminds his mother...

GLC07810.030

to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents apologizing for not having written. Encloses a Christmas package permit (not included) and a reminder of what he would like sent. Replies to local news sent from home. Reports the outbreak of lice (cooties) in his camp....

GLC07810.031

to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Informs his parents that he has received a bundle of 26 letters from home. Includes instructions and mailing information for sending a Christmas package. Reports camp and war news. Discusses the possibility of getting a furlough. Written on YMCA...

GLC07810.032

to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother describing his daily life and the war conditions. Asks for knitted goods to be sent with his Christmas package. Apologizes for his lack of correspondence. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.033

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that mail censorship has become less stringent and includes information regarding his whereabouts and duties. Plans on returning to Ohio very shortly. Discusses personal matters. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.

GLC07810.034

to R.L. Bovard

Replies to a lodge brother's letter regarding the organization's events. Encourages Bo to keep up the good work so he will have an inviting place to come home to. Includes camp news.

GLC07810.035

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes a birthday note to his mother. Tells her that the skirmishes she reads about in the newspaper are over. He is excited about his Christmas package but wouldn't mind being en route to Ohio when it arrives in France. Written on a YMCA...

GLC07810.036

to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents describing his daily duties and his current post. Inquires as to Harold's well-being and whereabouts.

GLC07810.037

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his daily activities. Reports that he has not recieved any mail in over a week. Says that he has passed on his father's remedy for lice to his company.

GLC07810.038

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his Christmas and that he received a care package. Describes his daily activities. Adds that for the first time in his life he has gained weight. Writes that he has not heard from Harold and inquires as to his well-being...

GLC07810.039

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about moving to a new town and having received her Christmas package. Describes the local weather and his letter-writing conditions. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.040

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Replies to his mother's letter about local news. Describes his wherabouts and daily activities. Writes that his letter is cut short by a celebration surrounding canned peaches and condensed milk purchased at the YMCA canteen. Written on YMCA...

GLC07810.041

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his lack of letter-writing opportunities. Describes the local weather conditions. Wishes he could draw so he could send pictures of his ramshackle temporary housing. Includes a few anecdotes surrounding the lice problem...

GLC07810.042

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he has not received a letter from home in three weeks. Discusses local conditions and plans to visit friends in Paris. Encloses an insurance bill to be paid (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.043

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Tells his mother he has recieved her letters and is glad to hear that Harold is doing well. Reports that work on the roads has been slow due to the cold weather. Writes that he is aware of Theodore Roosevelt's death and says he gets current news...

GLC07810.044

to R.L. Bovard

Replies to a lodge brother's letter and tells him about military life. Tells Bo not to plan on his return anytime soon. Congratulates him on the success of the Lodge's endeavors. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.045

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he has returned to his previous camp, nicknamed the "dump." Discusses the rainy weather and his weekend trip to Ancy-le-France. Since he was separated from his company for seven weeks he is closer to the soldiers in other...

GLC07810.046

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his upcoming trip to Paris. Thinks Harold's company is near by and requests his address. Describes the local flora and fauna in a note to his father. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.047

to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his father about his stalled plans to return home. Reports having received letters from his mother and Harold. Discusses the capture of his friend Hatfield, a descendant of the famous Hatfield-McCoys of Kentucky, who proved to his captors...

GLC07810.048

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about moving to another city where he is working on drainage, water and light systems, roads, and buildings. Discusses daily life and the weather. Promotion to corporal inferred from signature. Written at Camp d'Auvours.

GLC07810.049

to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his father with reactions to hometown news. Discusses the work the engineers have been doing in Camp d'Auvours. Includes a letter from his insurance company about a late payment (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead....

GLC07810.050

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his work and local conditions. Discusses the work ethic and efficiency of his company in order to expedite the embarkation process. In this regard, he hopes to be leaving France soon. Written on Knights of Columbus...

GLC07810.051

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about personal affairs and the lack of correspondence from Harold. Written on YMCA letterhead. Written at Camp d'Auvours.

GLC07810.052

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about the welcome upturn in the weather. Explains that he has sent a package containing a 37mm shell and asks her to take care of it until he returns. Adds that the explosives contained within the shell have been removed....

GLC07810.053

to R.L. Bovard

Writes to his lodge brother about when to possibly expect his return. Discusses Harold's return to the states and post at Camp Dix. Discusses personal matters. Encloses a cartoon and a political satire in the form of the Lord's Prayer (included)...

GLC07810.054

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother on Easter explaining that he has not left Camp d'Auvours but expects to be on the move in three weeks. Has sent her silk stockings from Paris and hopes they will reach her unscathed. Encloses letters from two children in...

GLC07810.055

to Laurence L. Hopkins

Thank-you note for a German belt buckle. Includes news about being promoted at school. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.

GLC07810.055.01

to Laurence L. Hopkins

Thank-you note for a handkerchief. Includes news about school and her lessons. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.

GLC07810.055.02

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about the temporary camp in which he is currently posted. Expects to be embarking soon after reaching Brest. Adds that he will continue sending mail to Ashtabula and asks that she continue on her end. Encloses a newspaper...

GLC07810.056