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

circa. early summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Letter written while Diamond is on guard duty. Discusses differences between the treatment of black and white soldiers. Diamond mentions that he is being trained as a communications and staff man, and what this role will entail. He also outlines what he believes the war is about, and states that some important questions will need to be answered upon its conclusion. Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

GLC09120.040

circa. early summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that the training camp that he is in is the only Chemical Warfare training center in the country Written at Edgewood Arsenal

GLC09120.041

circa. early summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Responds to a series of comments that Estelle had raised in a previous letter. Speaks about a "friend" of Sidney's who has attempted to date Estelle. Also discusses another friend who did not enlist and managed to acquire $2000 somehow. Instructs Estelle to respond to any of her mother's questions regarding the war vaguely. Discusses his hopes of being made an officer, and how advantageous it would be for them financially. Describes loneliness of life of a soldier. Outlines the day's events, which included a lecture on military discipline, one on different gases, two sessions on…

GLC09120.042

circa. early summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Apologizes for brevity of letter, explaining that he has spent the evening with Joe, Percy Hamburger and Julie Zimmerman reminiscing old times.

GLC09120.043

circa. early summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Writes of the implications of having been charged to a chemical weapons company; instead of being shipped as a unit, they will all be assigned to different parts of the service - infantry, field artillery etc. Mentions some of the rules that he has received concerning guard duty, and a session that he participated in regarding the handling of rifles. Informs Stella that he spends most of his free time studying gases.

GLC09120.044

circa. early summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Writes that he is suffering from the "empty week-end blues". Sidney puts this down to a visit from his parents, which was accompanied by constant references to home and Estelle.

GLC09120.045

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

1861-1877

Rhode Island Volunteers, Company J

Autograph document signed

Title: [Officers of Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers, confirm their receipt of Company funds upon being mustered out of United States Service]

Signed by members of Company "J."

GLC02750.271

1861-1877

Rhode Island Volunteers, Company I

Autograph document signed

Title: [Officers of Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers, confirm their receipt of Company funds upon being mustered out of United States Service]

Signed by members of Company "J."

GLC02750.272

1863

Newspaper clipping

Title: [newspaper clipping, describes Jefferson Davis in Vicksburg, Mississippi]

GLC02750.309