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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He hasn't flown his fortieth mission yet, but wanted to drop a line as he was finally promoted after eighteen short months. Promotions are few and far between overseas, but desk officers tend to get promoted faster. They...

GLC09620.174

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He flew his fortieth mission! The entire crew feels like "free men again with a great pressure removed." It will still take some time to go home as they will stop in Oahu first. His joy was spoiled when he had a letter...

GLC09620.175

to Bunny Marks

Addressed to "Bunny." He completed his fortieth mission and it's a real relief. It will be a while before he comes to the states, but he doesn't have to fly any more missions. He was promoted to first lieutenant and he asks her to say hello to Ken...

GLC09620.176

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's been traveling around and taking it easy. He visited with Jack Naylor and went to Barry Marks' old outfit. Barry left the week before, probably by boat. He writes that his parents should hear from him soon. He still...

GLC09620.177

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He received a number of packages and thanks his parents for the film and canned treats. He sends a "million thanks for the bay rum" which he almost threw out as it was concealed in a mouldy bread loaf.

Oahu is overcrowded...

GLC09620.178

to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He writes a million thanks for the "over generous check for a party" his father sent him. He turned the check into traveler's checks and plans to have a "real blow-out" when he and his crew hit Honolulu or San Francisco. Still no...

GLC09620.179

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." It was "swell to talk to them the other day." It's great to be living like a human being and they had a "mighty wet party" and he thanks his father for treating the crew. He and the crew are at the rest camp devouring fresh...

GLC09620.180

to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and Bunny Marks.

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, + Bunny." A friend of his brought a big stack of mail from the Mariana Islands and he was surprised to find they heard about his fortieth mission indirectly. He wrote about ten letters at the same time, so hopefully his...

GLC09620.181

General Orders No. 67

General Orders No. 67 awarding Robert L. Stone the Distinguished Flying Cross. It was awarded for displaying "extraoridinary heroism" and for dropping 100% of the bombs in the target area on January 21, 1945. It lists the men of their crew and others...

GLC09620.182

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Life is extremely dull in Camp Davis, a German prisoner of war camp in North Carolina. He was put on a list to have an administrative job, but he doesn't have any experience. He hopes he won't be sent for a refresher...

GLC09620.183

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He enclosed a newspaper clipping about the closing of of Fort Davis, GLC09620.232, to show his complaints were "well founded."

He will hear about his assignment by the end of the week most likely, and he hopes he'll be...

GLC09620.184

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Nothing is definite for his future assignment. His interviewing officer placed a few calls to get him assigned at a redistribution center and they're holding him rather than sending him straight to Texas. He writes that he...

GLC09620.185

Fort Dix Officers' Club Card

A Fort Dix Officers' Club Card.

A small card to certify Robert L. Stone was a regular member and entitled to privelges and benefits. Signed by the secretary/treasurer, J.R. Gracey.

No. 13099

GLC09620.186

Award of Merit

Army Service Forces gave Robert L. Stone an Award of Merit for outstanding performance at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Signed by T.E. Terry, Colonel, FA, Executive Officer and Madison Pearson, Brigadier General, USA Commanding.

GLC09620.187

Luncheon Menu and Guest List

A luncheon menu in honor of Brigadier General, Madison Pearson at Camp Edge, Fort Dix, New Jersey. It includes a short speech by Lewis B. Ballatyne, Brigaidier General, NJNG, Commanding, New Jersey State Guard.

A post-it note included in the...

GLC09620.188

General Order

A brief General Order announcing Robert L. Stone's appointment as "Aide-de-Camp to Major General Leland S. Hobbs, United States Army."

Signed by Melvin W. Reed, Major, AGD, Adjutant.

GLC09620.189

to Robert L. Stone

A telegram from Pop Elkins wishing Bob a Happy New Year and remembering that this time last year they were on a raid over Iwo Jima.

GLC09620.190

Separation Qualification Record

A record of Robert L. Stone's military service and training.
It is signed by Robert L. Stone and W.W. Von Schlichten, "MAJ. AGD." Contains handwritten notes by Bob Stone.

GLC09620.191

Presidential Appointment

A military record detailing Robert L. Stone's particulars as he was separated from service.

This is a carbon copy of the original along with GLC09620.194.02, a negative copy.

GLC09620.194.01

Presidential Appointment

A military record detailing Robert L. Stone's particulars as he was being separated from service.

This is a copy in the negative of GLC09620.194.01.

GLC09620.194.02

Certificate of Service

A Certificate of Service for Robert L. Stone who served in the Army of the United States from October 23, 1943 to August 26, 1946. It details his service record.

Signed by the Commanding Officer, H.C. Ward on page 1 and by Edel V. Sattre, "Capt Wac...

GLC09620.195

Separation Qualification Record

A separation qualification record from the Army of the United States. It contains a summary of military occupations, education, and decorations.

It is signed by J.P. Finley, Capt. AC.

GLC09620.196

Presidential Appointment

A Presidential Appointment for Robert L. Stone into the Army of the United States starting on October 25, 1945 and concluding on August 29, 1946.

It is signed by the Major General, The Adjutant General, [illegible signature] signed in blue ink.

GLC09620.198

Certificate of Appreciation for War Service

A certificate of appreciation awarded to Robert L. Stone. It is signed by Henry Arnold, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces.

GLC09620.199

to Robert L. Stone

A thank you note to Robert L. Stone on behalf of the President and the United States for serving in the war. Signed by Harry Truman.

GLC09620.200

to Sheila Stone

A thank you note from Bob Dole for a copy of "Letters in a Box." He enclosed a copy of his own war memoir, GLC09620.347. It is signed by Bob Dole.

A note with the collection states "Dick Button introduced me to his friend John Zentay, a Washington...

GLC09620.213

[$100,000 receipt to Thomas W. Brent]

Notice of receipt for Confederate Naval Officer Thomas W. Brent for "the sum of one hundred thousand dollars on account of Navy department." Signed by the assistant pay master of Navy.

GLC03079.02

[Order for Commander Thomas W. Brent to report to Savannah, GA]

Confederate naval commander Thomas W. Brent was ordered to leave his post in Mobile, Alabama and proceed to Savannah, Georgia for service. Signature by captain in charge Robert E. Lee.

GLC03079.03

[Order for Commander Thomas W. Brent to await orders for placement]

Confederate naval commander Thomas W. Brent was ordered to leave his post at Savannah, Georgia, and await further instruction from the department for his next placement. Stamp on bottom lefthand corner reads: "Quarter Masters Dept, Augusta. G.A."...

GLC03079.04

[Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States]

Confederate Naval Commander Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States after the end of the Civil War. "Copy" is noted on top left corner.

GLC03079.05

[Legal writ to Sheriff of New Hampshire]

This document is a printed mandate made in the name of King George III. It was written and signed in Portsmouth, N.H on 4 November 1769. It is a legal writ to the sheriff of New Hampshire ordering the seizure of Richard Perkins for appearance in...

GLC03657.01

An Act for the Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.

This document is an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. This document includes a list of the districts within the scope of the Act's requests and numbers...

GLC03657.02

An Act in addition to, and alteration of an Act passed the twelth day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, entitled An Act for Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.

This document accompanying an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an alteration to an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It allows towns and counties to muster men for their quotas in whatever...

GLC03657.03

An Act in addition to Two several Acts of this State passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up the State's Quota of the Continental Army.

This document is an Act in addition to two several Acts of this state passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up this state's quota of the Continental Army. It mentions the Act passed on 12 January 1781 and further...

GLC03657.04

An Act for preventing the subjects of His Britannic Majesty and all other persons inimical to the United States of North America, from prosecuting Actions, serving as Jurors, or acting as town officers within this State.

This document consists of various Acts that are passed to prevent the inhabitants of Great Britain from committing acts inimical to the United States of America. In summary, they attempt to prevent British officials from holding office or influencing...

GLC03657.05

An Act for raising and compleating this State's Quota of the Continental Army

This document is an Act for raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It includes an updated list of towns and counties with numbers of men to be mustered from each, including those which are considered "delinquent" and have...

GLC03657.06

A Schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783.

A schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783. Records movements and stations throughout the months between the aforementioned years. Begins with the battle of Lexington in 1775.

GLC03657.07

Recieved Account of Bounties Paid by Said town to Soldiers in the corps of the Late War

This document is the received amount of bounties paid by said town to soldiers in the course of the late war.

GLC03657.08

[Certificate of enlistment in the New Hampshire 7th regiment of volunteers]

Certificate of enlistment in the New Hampshire 7th regiment of volunteers

GLC03974.01

[Military accounts for pay and subsistence]

Payment for Lieutenant John H. Worchester. Pay dates range from December 14, 1861, and December 31, 1861. Total amount paid was $63.06. Includes payment per month as well as number of days served, number of rations per day, total number of rations...

GLC03974.02

John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Describes life straight after signing up, including the journey to New York, being given initial supplies, such as a blanket and rations, and disappointment in camp that they would not be striking out for the Potomac at once.

GLC03974.03

John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Gives details of life in camp, including information about disease and food. Mentions that he met some enemy prisoners.

GLC03974.04

John H. Worcester to Augustas

Discusses life in camp, pay and promotions, and his growing dislike of a fellow soldier.

GLC03974.05

John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester

Mentions his recovery from dysentery. Written at Fort Jefferson.

GLC03974.06

John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester

Encloses some money for his sister.

GLC03974.07

John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Mentions the fine weather and proposed future movements.

GLC03974.08

[Note on rations and expenses on board a ship]

GLC03974.09

[John H. Worcester describing the situation in Florida]

The letter talks about patriotism, how much the Confederates know about why they are fighting, and tense discussions over the potential execution of a general.

GLC03974.10

Charles H. Worcester to his father

Discusses life in a new camp and a recent expedition to Charleston. Also talks about their family.

GLC03974.11

[Lieutenant Worcester's account]

Lists items such as butter, money, matches and clothing.

GLC03974.12