18 October 1918

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

Writes to a friend that he constantly thinks about their great times in the country before he shipped out and hopes to have many more once he returns. Says that the local people are very different from the Americans but they have fun together nonetheless. Discusses his schooling and the rigorous training required of his branch of the service. Written on 141st U.S. Field Artillery letterhead.

GLC07810.093

28 November 1918

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Postcard

Title: to Hazel Reese

Sends a friend a Christmas postcard. Pictured on the card is a young girl modeling a soldier's dress hat in front of a mirror. Image by René Vincent, printed by Draeger, Imp.

GLC07810.094

4 December 1918

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

Writes to a friend about how news of the armistice was recieved in camp. Discusses coming home and his Thanksgiving. Wishes he could be home with Hazel for Christmas and jokes that if he is lucky, he will be home in time for New Years' 1920! Promises to tell her all his stories about the war when he returns. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.095

3 January 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

Thanks Hazel for the letter that lifted him from the depths of despair. Hopes she has received his letters. Discusses his daily activities, school and the furlough he will soon receive. Describes his Christmas. Puts her mind at ease regarding the treatment of ill soldiers. Written on YMCA letterhead. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.096

19 February 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Postcard

Title: to Hazel Reese

Postcard of Parame, a suburb of St. Malo, where Tuell took his furlough. Writes that he is in the midst of final inspections and expects to embarking for the states shortly. Adds that he walked along the shoreline portrayed in the postcard and wished she had been there. Image depicts La Digue in Parame, a picturesque seascape with pedestrians. Published by Levy Fils & Cie, Paris. Postcard written from Camp Coetquidan. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.097

26 February 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emily Tuell

Writes to his sister about his trip to St. Michel and St. Malo and his upcoming return to the states. Wonders why he has not received any letters from the family in the six months he has been abroad. Mentions his epistolary relationship with Hazel Reese and sends his love. Adds that General Pershing personally inspected the troops and gave a speech. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.098

28 February 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

Writes to his friend about his daily activities now that the war is over and the troops are preparing to return home. Shares his hope to stay in Europe and travel with the YMCA shows. Promises to tell her all about his furlough once he returns to Louisville. Advises Hazel to keep from sending any more letters to France as he will probably not receive them. Written on YMCA letterhead. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.099

4 March 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

Writes to his friend about his plans to embark for the states shortly. Discusses the poor postal service and says that it has greatly improved since the war ended. Mentions General Pershing's visit to his camp and promises to elaborate once he returns. Says that the weather today is sunny at last and the troops are enjoying it. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.100

8 March 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

Writes to his friend about being held at Camp Coetquidan rather than shipping out as planned. Discusses the troops' desperation in leaving the camp, which is located miles from the nearest town, and how they are occupying themselves. Mentions that he is planning a trip to Paris and describes his trip to St. Malo. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.101

25 November 1918

Ward, James L., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kenneth S. Anderson

Writes to his commanding officer that he has been in the hospital for five weeks and would like the opportunity to return to the states with his company. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.102

2 December 1918

Flora, fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kenneth S. Anderson [in French]

Boarding house mistress writes to Captain Anderson about how glad she is that they have become friends. She encourages him to maintain his French and wonders if he plans on returning to Journy. Comments on the sad state of the Journy landscape and the hope in the hearts of its residents. Passes along information from the other girls who have written to the American soldiers. Hopes he has received her letter from August and adds that the postal service has improved. Wishes him a merry Christmas.

GLC07810.103

25 October 1915

Echelon, Edward, fl. 1915

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alf Echelon

Writes to his brother about the Battle of Loos, 25 September to 19 October 1915, and its toll on the city. Discusses local news and mentions mutual friends.

GLC07810.104

20 August 1918

Postcard

Title: to Kenneth S. Anderson [French]

GLC07810.105

6 November 1917

Chase, Ernest Dudley, 1878-?

Stamp

Title: Service Stamps from World War I

Partial sheet of stamps supporting American soldiers overseas. Envelope reads, "One Hundred Service Stamps: These stamps upon your letters, To all the world will say, 'I'm proud because my loved one Serves Uncle Sam today.'" 75 stamps, depicting a red rectangle outline with a single blue star in the center, included.

GLC07810.106

2 October 1931

Wolman, Paul C., fl. 1930-1931

Document signed

Title: [Certificate of registration presented to William McChesney Muth]

Countersigned by Paul C. Wolman and R.B. Hardy, Jr. Presented to Muth on his fifteenth birthday anniversary by his father, G. Harry Muth. Document explains that each copy of the book in which this document was originally bound is registered in the name of its owner at headquarters and certified by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Depicts a coat of arms with eagle and includes a raised seal of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

GLC07810.107

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

25 February 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

1781-1788

Header Record

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

GLC01450.095

15 July 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: 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. Conant."

GLC02437.00380

20 April 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Pittsburgh (included as GLC07810.055.01 and GLC07810.055.02). Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead. Written at Camp d'Auvours

GLC07810.055

March 1919

Robertson, Jim, fl. 1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

March 1919

Robertson, Mary L., fl. 1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1 May 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 clipping regarding the return of the 80th Division (included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. C

GLC07810.056