1904/01/31

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

Writes that he is proud of Owen's studies and not surprised at Eddie "having a girl." Read that a captain is going to leave Port Clarence and try to reach the North Pole by the Northwest Passage. Mentions that anthracite was used as coal for the first time. Discusses rumors that the post will be abandoned this coming summer. Remarks on the Democrats' victories in Salt Lake and New York and their nomination of Carter H. Harrison, whom he is in favor of. He predicted that Tammany would win in New York but he does not think Roosevelt will succeed. He is amused that members of the council…

GLC05245.26

1904/09/07

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

Plans to go to the Koyukuks. States his chances of obtaining a mail position are "nil." Writes that he has "given [Mary] freedom through the court" and expects she will choose another man. He still respects her but feels that both she and the children are no longer his. [continued on 09/10] Reports that he heard that the reported strike in Koykuk was a fraud. Fears " things are going from bad to worse throughout the States on account of the Presidential election" and thinks "the money power will elect Parker, for Roosevelt does no appear to be En-rapport with the trusts, and they…

GLC05245.27

1905/03/15

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear children.

Reports that he quit his position at the Post because he did not want to work continuously for 12 hours. He bought a quarter interest in a mine nearby and is now "taking out a 'dump' which means that the pay streak is 30 feet under the ground and frozen so solid as a rock so that we have to thaw it with steam." [continued on 06/12] States it took three months because the mail was shut off. They finished "sluicing out" the dump but the outcome was disappointing. They want to remove one partner. Comments that the telegraph is working well and the Bering Sea is clear of ice. Written on YMCA…

GLC05245.28

1905/06/19

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

Wishes he could have attended Owen's college Commencement. Thinks he should leave the area but keeps putting it off. There is a movement to "establish a 'Choo-Choo' line for passengers and freight between Nome and Solomon." Writte on YMCA Army Department stationery.

GLC05245.29

1905/07/22

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

He would have met Owen in Portland had he known about Owen's trip earlier. He discusses what career Owen should pursue. He points out that Owen's strength in mathematics would serve him well as a Ph.D. or in the mechanical, electrical, civil and mining engineering fields. He hasn't decided whether or not he will work on the mine he has a stake in this winter. He refers Owen to Aunt Annie and Aunt Nellie for the family information Owen had requested as all he can recall is that Mary's father was named Charles Edwards.

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1906/02/17

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "my dear loved ones all"

The rolling of the ship makes it difficult for him to write and to sleep at night. The boat stopped at Sitka, home to the Executive Mansion, Juneau, Yakurat, and Kayak island. [continued on 2/20] He arrived in Valdez the day before and had "never felt so bum after a sea voyage." He has abandoned the idea of a trip into the interior. He has heard tales of families being forced to burn their furniture for heat when they cannot go outside but is skeptical. He congratulates Owen on his progress at the Y.M.C.A., is pleased Carol liked her gift, and tells Ed to concentrate on his studies. He…

GLC05245.31

1906/04/27

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Owen and all"

Discusses working for three partners on building a waterwheel and piers at the junction of the Copper and Svlutiva rivers. States that the scarcity of horses has made moving supplies difficult and instead they have had to chop down logs in the nearby woods and haul them to the site. The wheel "will be 12' diameter. by 14' wide and operated by the ordinary river current." Includes a diagram on page 4 of the piers he has built thus far. Informs that many of the Eskimo are sick and the U.S. Government teacher and his wife are looking after them. Mentions there is a Government Experimental…

GLC05245.32

1906/09/09

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to boys

Discusses a trail cutting and bridge building job he got through a "dicker" with J.A. Crutteudeu. Wants Ed to choose a profession and find a position in it and advises Owen to take the Saltain[?] job rather than stay in the bakery. He is on the Copper river at the mouth of the Chistochina river 165 miles from Valdez. Mentions being poisoned with mosquito gnats. Believes he has a good chance of getting work from Government contracts next year and will start carrying the winter mail with a dog team in November. Describes the wildlife and vegetation, including the "Indian potato."

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1906/11/09

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear children

Reports there is no snow for sleds so he must use horses to carry the mail. Claims it is difficult to cross rivers with the horses because the ice is too thin to hold them. Rests in a "skookum" log cabin halfway through the six day round trip. Promises to send 100 dollars, to be followed by two more, for Christmas presents. States the Indians are killing "Ah Yu" [plenty] of large game and that one of them described a phonograph as "canned white man." Warns Ed not to get injured playing football and encourages Owen to jog, exercise, and practice deep breathing.

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1906/11/21

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

Describes this letter as "Via Valdez and Gokona." Encloses it in this letter due to his "inability to procure the Draft in time." States the weather has been unusually nice recently.

GLC05245.35

1907/02/02

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

He is sending the Draft for $100 he intended to enclose in his previous letter. He quit the mail service a month ago and is planning to go to Nome by way of Seattle. The winds are strong buildings must be propped up to withstand them. He is no longer ill and feels "skookum" again. He hopes the earthquakes, storms, and floods did not hit them too hard.

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1907/09/11

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My dear boys and girl

Thinks Owen should do some "rusticating" and worries about his nosebleeds. Thinks last year's strikes are affecting the gold output and that individual mining is coming to an end. He is glad Uncle Jesse Knight is taking care of the holdings. Regrets to hear of Heywood's death. Reminds Ed to be "Johnny-on-the-spot" regarding work. Mentions he just had a birthday and is 48. Gives the boys college and nutrition advice. Disucsses a cinnamon dog he bought for his team. Speculates about his plans after Alaska. Says the Guggenheims have their "claws" everywhere.

GLC05245.37

[n.d.]

Photograph

Title: Washington, Martha.

With pencil inscription on verso: "Martha Washigton." Vignette bust portrait. Photograph from engraving. White mount

GLC06391.10

[n.d.]

Photograph

Title: Washington, George.

Vignette bust portrait. Photograph from engraving. White mount.

GLC06391.11

1862/04/14

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Susannah L. Morris.

Charles reports that they fought last Friday and "whip[ped] the rebells and took 25 prisoners" which they sent to Washington.

GLC06451.009

1861/12/16

Morris, John, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Wilmor W. Morris.

re: John tells his son that the cows "have not done well this season." He asks Wilmor to find out about Charles' debts as "he may want some [money] when he comes home if God spares him." [separate letter on same leaf] George M. Morris. ALS: [s.l.], to Jesse M. Morris and Joseph W. Morris. 16 December 1861. 2 p. re: John and George shot hogs with "gove[ern]ment lead" and will take one to town the next day. George "was at preacher last night at Washington and had to stand all the time." He has not started school yet.

GLC06451.021

1862/02/17

Morris, Joseph W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Wilmor W. Morris.

Joseph had not heard from Wilmor in over a month. Many people in the neighborhood have been getting married, though no one in his family has, and he imagines that "God's command to Noah 'to be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth' is about being speedily fulfilled." He believes that "our recent glorious victories at Somerset, Fort Henry, and Roanoke Island" must make the "soldiers about Washington feel in fighting mood just now." He expects that Wilmor and his company must be "eager to make a dash at the Rebels and gain a little glory too."

GLC06451.025

1862/03/07

Moms, Joseph W., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Joseph's division is close to the Confederate forts which have fired at the camp but have not hit anyone yet. The soldiers "holler[e]d over to them if they co[ul]d not dew any better than that they had better quit." They are two miles of Yorktown where "Cornwallis gave oup [up] his sword to Washington." General McClellan, who "was dressed verry common," is with the division and "has sent a flag of truse to General McGruder." Joseph assumes "the ball will be opened this afternoon if they dew not surrender." He was on picket 300 yards from the forts while the Confederates, "belching and…

GLC06451.027

[18 December] 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: A plan for the establishment of a Corps of Continental Artillery, Magazines, Laboratories &c

Argues that "a well regulated...well disciplined" and well supplied artillery is the most important factor in modern war, and has recently proved decisive in Europe. The British rely on artillery, and feels America should copy them. States the most talented men need to be put into the artillery, and paid more highly than infantry. Lays out the ideal organization of the artillery, with five battalions subdivided into twelve companies each. Lists the number of men ideal for each unit. Also wants a unit of artificers attached to the artillery and a laboratories built in Hartford,…

GLC02437.00505

[n.d.]

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Half length seated portrait of an older man in civilian dress, facing proper left. White mount.

GLC06391.09

[n.d.]

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

From negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Anthony imprint on verso. Three quarter length standing portrait of a middle aged man in civilian dress. White mount with gold border.

GLC06391.12

[n.d.]

Photograph

Title: [Brown, John]

Three quarter length standing view facing proper right. Photograph from painting or engraving. White mount.

GLC06391.14

[n.d.]

Wilson Brothers

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

Three quarter length seated portrait of a young woman in profile, facing proper left. White mount with gold border; Wilson Brothers imprint on verso.

GLC06391.15

[n.d.]

Charles D. Fredricks & Co.

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

Fredricks imprint on verso. Vignette bust portrait of an older man. [Photograph from engraving or painting?] White mount with red border.

GLC06391.16

[n.d.]

D. Appleton & Company, fl. 1861-1880

Photograph

Title: Halleck, Fitz-Greene.

Photograph by A.A. Turner. Appleton imprint on verso. Identified in pencil on verso. Vignette bust portrait. Photograph from engraving. White mount with gold border.

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