30 July 1918

Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to M.J. Flynn

Writes to his mother that Jim Plant, a childhood friend, has been seriously wounded and asks her to lessen the gravity of the situation when she tells Jim's mother. Inquires about local news. Questions the reliability of the mail. Includes pictures for safe keeping (not included) and his military identification number. Complains about the lack of mail from friends. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead.

GLC07810.013

28 November 1918

Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to M.J. Flynn

Writes to his mother on Thanksgiving Day. Says that he is thankful to be alive as his company has lost 125 soldiers. Reports that he has not been paid in five months and could not afford to go into Lyon for the day. Written on a postcard of the Pont de la Guillotiere in Lyon.

GLC07810.014

14 December 1918

Galt, Mary Meares, fl. 1918-1939

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susie Duane

Condolence letter to her aunt regarding the death of her cousin Alex who died in the service of his country. Promises to visit his grave in the north of France when she is granted leave. Includes information about Christmas gifts to be mailed home. Written on American Expeditionary Forces letterhead, with "American Expeditionary Forces" struck and replaced with "French Army."

GLC07810.016

6 October 1918

Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about the trip across the Atlantic. Describes the small French town in which he is stationed. Reports having received several letters from home. Requests a Christmas care package that includes a couple of pounds of maple sugar. Describes the language barrier between the soldiers and the local French. Written on American Expeditionary Forces letterhead.

GLC07810.017

27 October 1918

Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Sends his mother a Christmas package coupon and reminds her to include two pounds of maple sugar. Includes his address and points out that he has been promoted to a first class private. Written on American Expeditionary Forces letterhead.

GLC07810.018

3 December 1918

Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother regarding the unreliability of the mail. Reminds her that the army issues plenty of socks but no maple sugar. Encloses a photograph of boys with whom he came to Europe (not included). Describes his trip to England and Scotland. In response to his father's inquiry, Hopkins writes that the only bird he can identify is the French variety of crow which, he says, speaks French as is does not "caw" like its American counterpart. Includes his Thanksgiving Day menu. Written on Salvation Army Hostels letterhead.

GLC07810.019

2 April 1919

Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he will not be home as soon as he had hoped. Describes his chores and says that his current post is worse than being overseas. Angry about being held in New Jersey and say the YMCA has been unhelpful. He writes that he is no longer in the 21st Engineers but is now in the 153rd Depot Brigade. Is appalled that the army asked the boys at Camp Dix to re-enlist. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead. Written at Camp Dix.

GLC07810.020

6 June 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his father sending him birthday wishes. Reports that letters are strictly censored and he is not able to write with much detail. Includes his address. Postscript reports that the letter was returned; it was eventually mailed with GLC07810.022. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.021

16 June 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he is healthy and getting along well. Says that mail may be infrequent and unsatisfactory but not because something has happened to him. Describes letter-writing as a chore and may not have the opportunity to write very often. Includes his address. Written on YMCA letterhead. Mailed with GLC07810.022.

GLC07810.022

30 June - 1 July 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents about his lack of correspondence from the family and the unreliability of the mail. Mentions the countryside and adds that any description of the land is prohibited. He has recieved a letter from a friend who informs him that Harold is at Camp Meade. Requests three pairs of woolen socks.

GLC07810.023

7 July 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents about having a relaxing Sunday answering letters. Reports having gotten letters from several family friends. Wonders how Harold is doing. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.

GLC07810.024

7 July 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his general well-being. Inquires as to Harold's whereabouts. Includes a Christmas list and instructions for mailing care packages. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with folding instructions and adhesive flaps that becomes its own envelope, and carries prepaid postage at the international airmail letter rate.

GLC07810.025

21 July 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 and adhesive flaps that becomes its own envelope, and carries prepaid postage at the international airmail letter rate.

GLC07810.026

11 August 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 the army so she should have a package ready. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with folding instructions and adhesive flaps that becomes its own envelope, and carries prepaid postage at the international airmail letter rate.

GLC07810.027

2 September 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 sheet of paper with folding instructions and adhesive flaps that becomes its own envelope, and carries prepaid postage at the international airmail letter rate.

GLC07810.028

10 September 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Reports that Louise Lafferty has written him and requests a picture. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead.

GLC07810.029

22 September 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 about items he would like included in his care package. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.030

14 October 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Intimates that he is optimistic about the peace negotiations. Written on paper taken from a fallen German soldier.

GLC07810.031

23 October 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 letterhead.

GLC07810.032

1833

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Header Record

Title: [Collection of two items from James Madison] Decimalized

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GLC08066

15 March 1833

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Docket

Title: [Docket reading "Mr. Madison, Mar. 15"]

GLC08066.02

July 15, 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Mentions that he wrote to Henry Jackson about the British ships that sailed up the Hudson on 12 July 1776 and their engagement with artillery. Describes an attempt by General William Howe to have a letter delivered seeking a truce, which was rejected because it was addressed to Mr. Washington instead of General Washington. In a reference to the Declaration of Independence, the messenger claimed the letter was of a civil matter, not a military one. He expects the message to be brought again, which it was. Asks William to give the wife of Thomas Seward twenty dollars and to inform her that…

GLC02437.00378

February 25, 1771

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Draft survey and plot drawing of Fairfax's land jutting into Mount Vernon Estate]

Washington submitted his final version to the Virginia Proprietors, and succeeded in adding the land to Mount Vernon.

GLC08379

5 August 1786

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document signed

Title: [List of men that worked for Potomac Company]

Listing men that worked for Potomac Company at Shenandoah Falls under Jacob Hackney, overseer, from 9 September 1785 to the 24th inclusive. Lists names, occupations, wages, etc.

GLC08385

24 April 1766

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph manuscript

Title: [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