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18 January 1910

La Follette, Robert M., fl. 1910

Typed letter signed

Title: to Theodore Roosevelt

because a tract of land was conveyed to him, it is necessary that he make an appearance in order to protect the rights of the Indians.

GLC07733.02.2

21 January 1910

Field, Walter S., fl. 1910

Typed letter signed

Title: to Theodore Roosevelt

his deed of land must be protected so that the Kickapoo are not taken advantage of.

GLC07733.02.3

26 January 1910

Teller, Henry Moore, 1830-1914

Typed letter signed

Title: to Theodore Roosevelt

reiterates need to protect the Indians' interests.

GLC07733.02.4

21 June 1864

Moffat, R.R., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Cole

He writes that he saw his son fall in battle and crawl several yards. He does not know if he is wounded or dead but suspects only wounded, albeit dangerously.

GLC08291.11

10 August 1864

George, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear cousin

Frank had a painful day yesterday. But now he is doing better. He plans to slip into New York Saturday. For he must get his signature for his monthly returns.

GLC08291.14

8 November 1864

Bundy, E.B., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ira Cole

Letter for which the certificate for $106.80 is enclosed.

GLC08291.24

27 November 1864

Bundy, E.B., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cole

Letter acknowledges receipt of $10.60 and says they could not find anyone who knew whether or not he had a servant,

GLC08291.25

21 September 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Caf

The author would be happy to hear from Frank but supposes he is angry with women. Hopes they both return safe to Washington.

GLC08291.29

28 March 1864

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

it has been reported that there are 30,000 yankees at Washington. sooner or later they will have to face the music. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.30

18 July 1864

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

left Richmond last month and have been marching ever since. are now on their way back from Maryland within 4 miles of Washington.

GLC08300.38

6 May 1865

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

writes that that he is hoping to hear from her soon. tell mother and father "I will be home in a few weeks iif the lord spares my life."

GLC09315.49

8 June 1865

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

left Washington D.C last Saturday and are now heading toward Cinncinatti. writes they would have been home by now if not for the regimental commander.

GLC09315.50

30 June 1865

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

will be heading to Louisville, KY. notes they are getting closer all the time and she should look for him within the month.

GLC09315.51

13 September 1862

Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annie

writing from the hospital. describes the battle of Bull Run. ends up getting wounded in the arm.

GLC09354.11

24 September 1862

Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annie

has the use of three fingers in his right hand. heard that her father and brother have enlisted. recovering.

GLC09354.12

1857