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Regulations to authorize the Depositaries of the Treasury to receive balances in the hands of Post-Masters in the Confederate States.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.242

to Friend Fen

William writes that his life is very dull. The only excitement comes when they're on picket. They occasionally exchange shots with the Rebels and this results in 4 or 5 getting killed.

GLC07205.015

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

The Union 14th Corps. captured Fayetteville, North Carolina yesterday. They are now encamped there along with the 20th, 15th, and 17th Corps. On 2 February his regiment had a "brisk" skirmish with Confederates near Lawtonville, South Carolina. They...

GLC07460.114

to Ann T. Gerry

Writing to his mother, discusses time spent with relatives and plans to sail soon. Describes his time with his cousins, and reports they are doing well. Gives news about his ship and his upcoming orders. Written on board the U.S.S. "Warren."

GLC09099.02

to Governor Milledge L. Bonham

Replies to Bonham's defense of 9 March 1863. "I was fully alive to the sacrifices and hardships which a call on your militia must entail, ...but at the same time, I have regarded the alternative consequences that might be involved without the...

GLC09210

to Sister

confident that the Union is gaining in numbers and will soon be too much for General Lee.

GLC09271.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for G.N. Harry for a position at the post office.

GLC09400.296

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests that Bruce use his influence to get him appointed as route agent.

GLC09400.373

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says she is glad to be home, and describes a dinner in which they sang Russian songs.

GLC09414.0200

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to Bess's for dinner, she also met a Ms. Pratt who has a connection to the Pratt Institute. Sylvia also visited her mother and dad.

GLC09414.0540

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his weekend in Salisbury. He provides elaborate description of the hotel and of Stonehenge. An article on Stonehenge is included.

GLC09414.1023

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe plans to go to the movies with Jack. He asks if Ruth K. is still feeling ill, and says he is glad that Sylvia's father is finally beginning to feel better.

GLC09414.1350

Dear Children

Cordelia writes to her children, saying that the weather is rainy and storms are expected. There was snow earlier, but it has melted. She notes she is very excited for Christmas, when she will be able to see her family. She has recently gotten over a...

GLC09587.316

to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes to Nancy about the weather and their family's goings-on. She mentions Tillie (Te Te) is having trouble with her leg. Nancy's grandmother and mother are still sewing Nancy's dress. She remarks that Nancy's grandfather visits...

GLC09600.23

to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he got four packages, and two V-Mails with mail this morning. Two boxes were from Olive, one from Gloria, and one from Gladys. The "loot" was plum pudding, rum sauce, cookies, candy, a jar of cheese, tuna, chocolate bars, loose...

GLC09614.13

to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 12, 1968. Notifies his mother that has he received his birthday card from her and asks her if she has received his paycheck yet. He mentions that he has written to his Uncle B.J...

GLC09615.02

[Religious Leaders Speak to the press in Selma, Alabama]

One press photograph taken by the Ledger Enquirer dated March 12, 1965. Image is of a group of clergy addressing the press in Selma, Alabama following a march for voting rights.

GLC09734.12

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated U.S.S. Rochester [Euporter] to Port-au-Prince, March 12, 1930 from W. A. White. Critiques the president's orders to evacuate Haiti. White believes that the evacuation is a reflection not on the Marines but rather on Herbert Hoover...

GLC09757.11

The Negro Revolution and the Jewish Community

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro Revolution and the Jewish Community" dated March 12, 1969. Item is a transcript of remarks made at a conference given at Columbia University on March 12, 1969. Remarks express synagogue's needed participation in the...

GLC09640.279

[Photograph of seven nurses enrolled into the American Red Cross]

One photograph dated March 12, 1948 of seven nurses enrolled in the American Red Cross training program. On the reverse side is a typed note pertaining to the enrollment process in New York and identifies those photographed. Names included are Hazel...

GLC09823.10

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 12, 1945. He received letters from them, June Walter, Dottie Erickson, Mrs. Stouffer, Mrs. Winemiller, Edna Klopp, Mrs. Brady, Doris Brady, and one...

GLC09611.410

to Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1864. Describes her husband's death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have...

GLC03523.09.02.01

to Frances Davenport

One postcard from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1864.

GLC03523.09.02.02

A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee

One manuscript written by Frances B. Ormsbee dates circa 1890. Frances wrote their name on the document.

GLC03523.09.59.01

Leather case

One leather case circa 1860.

GLC03523.17.21.01

to Belle

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated March 12, 1942. "Belle" may likely be a nickname.

GLC09662.205

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated March 12, 1942. Pertains to furlough and attending an engineer's dance. Mentions meeting with the Jewish chaplain regarding furloughs for Passover.

GLC09662.207

A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee

One manuscript written by Frances B. Ormsbee dates circa 1890. Typed copy of GLC03523.09.59.01. Frances wrote their name on the document.

GLC03523.09.59.02

One cent coin

One coin circa 1860. The date of minting is not readable.

GLC03523.17.21.02

to Hortensia Richards

One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated circa 1865.

GLC03523.29.096.01

to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated March 12, 1943. Relays that he has the good fortune of not fighting in combat and instead working in the B.S.O.

GLC09662.383

The Refugee

One poem entitle The Refugee sent by Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated circa 1865.

GLC03523.29.096.02

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated January 21, 1863.

GLC03523.41.037.01

Wilt Thou Forget

One poem clipped from a newspaper sent by James A. Morrison to his wife dated January 21, 1863. The poem is entitled "Wilt Thou Forget."

GLC03523.41.037.02

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated March 12, 1944. Sending a brief update of his day at the base.

GLC09662.552

to Hattie, Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Hattie, Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison dated August 20, 1863

GLC03523.24.001.01

[Harrisburg PA.]

One empty envelope sent by Eben Allison to Hattie, Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison dated August 20, 1863. Features an engraving of Harrisburg Pennsylvania on the whole front of the envelope.

GLC03523.24.001.02

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 12, 1944.

GLC09996.102

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 12, 1945.

GLC09996.299

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 12, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia.

GLC09954.281

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy K. Landau from Daniel Landau dated March 12, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at a naval base.

GLC09993.426

to George Washington

Sends his regrets to General George Washington as he was unable to make a meeting at Head Quarters due to the the large amount of ice in the river. Discusses the "extraodinary notification and address forwarded to Colonel Crane" (the first of the...

GLC02437.01995

to George Washington [in French]

Extract from a letter (in French) from Augustus de Grasse to George Washington to be presented before the Society of the Cincinnati, regarding Augustus's father, Admiral Francois De Grasse. The younger de Grasse asks Washington's permission to wear...

GLC02437.03820

to James Wilkinson

Marked copy; titled "Copy of Major Zeigler's letter to Lt. Col. Commandant. Wilkinson." Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Refers him to earlier letters Zeigler wrote to Wilkinson and to Henry Knox, which outline his...

GLC02437.05346

to James Wilkinson

Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Writes that he went to Kentucky to "pay off the militia of that district who served in General [Arthur] St. Clair's expedition against the Indians in 1791," as he was instructed to do....

GLC02437.05349

to Charles Lanman

Discusses Gilbert Stuart's portrait of Commodore James Lawrence, and informs that it would probably be worth $300 or more. Mentions some institutions that may be interested in acquiring it, like The Academy of Fine Arts, Congress, the City Council...

GLC05503.01

Observations on the native silk worms of North America

Transactions of the American Philosophical Society (offprint). Pamphlet untrimmed and tied with rope.

GLC00496.411

Constitution of the Confederate States of America

First printing, signed by Howell Cobb, President of the Constitutional Congress at end. Parrish & Willingham 8 is a variant with space for signing by Cobb, for private distribution (cf. Parrish 1)

GLC00759

[Artillery register]

List of ranks in the artillery of Captain Buckland and Captain Wells and number of each rank. Includes captain, sergeants, corps, bombardiers, and gunners, among other positions.

GLC01450.053

[Reciept for bread]

Received thirty pounds bread for his company from "John Deshon Commissary."

GLC01450.143.12