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to Hiram A. Blodgett

The company has enclosed a few fabric samples withe prices marked on them. They will be used to make a uniform.

GLC02248.02.01

to Thomas Ryan

He mentions Gen. Thurman and Gen. Sheridan. He would not be surprised if his friend gets sent to Richmond. He himself hopes to go to Richmond this Spring. He mentions money they owe one another.

GLC02745.020

to Thomas

2 letters from two different authors. Their father is sick with pneumonia. She also says the father conversed with a Bishop Lee recently on the subject of religion.

GLC03347.37

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Fort Pleasant, Arkansas, March 28, 1863.

GLC03135.10.054

Who Can Vote?: A Brief History of Voting Rights in the United States (Copy 1)

This exhibition examines voting rights with an emphasis on the role of the US Constitution and the interplay between the states and federal government in determining who is allowed to vote. Beginning with the founding era and going up to the election...

TE00007.01

General Orders No. 380

A catalog of various soldiers' crimes and the details of their sentencing.

GLC02198.04

General Orders No. 38

Volunteers that serve two years will get their bounty. Furloughed soldiers that that cannot pay their travel expenses will have it deducted from their pay, Draftees will be paid travel expenses.

GLC02198.07

General Orders No. 42

Regulations for the care of artillery and instructions for firing.

GLC02198.08

Muster Roll

Capt. Perkins' company. Extremely fragile.

GLC02198.28

Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.30

United States Sanitation Committee

A listing of the committee appointments decided in Boston.

GLC02198.01

Invoice of Quartermaster's stores

Features blank book. Reported by Lt. Leander A Williston.

GLC02198.13

Acknowledgement of property receipt

Return of clothing and camp equipment will be received and examined..

GLC02198.15

Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Reported by Leander A Williston. A catalog of articles.

GLC02198.17

Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools. Written at Clark's Point.

GLC02198.18

Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools.

GLC02198.20

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.25

to John A. Fox

He informs Fox that he has recovered the body of Private Benson.

GLC02198.32

Farewell Dinner Speech

Intended to be read at the officers' farewell dinner. "We'll pledge with brimming hearts our pride, our colors--old and new..." Written as a long poem.

GLC02198.34

to Murch

His application for membership in the Grand Army of the Republic has been accepted.

GLC02198.36

to John A. Fox

The author doesn't know how many people will attend the encampment in Boston this year. There may not be many people there. They had their first meeting since the end of the war last year in Milwaukee. Pages missing.

GLC02198.37

Meeting Summary of the Second Massachusetts Infantry Association

They voted not to repair or preserve the battle flags. They feel the hand of the restorer is a trick. After all the preservation was fully provided for by the Commonwealth.

GLC02198.43

Veterans' Patriotic League

Petition essentially saying they believe in pensions for soldiers but they do not think the system should be abused.

GLC02198.45

to John A. Fox

Gushes over the upcoming reunion of the Mass. Infantry Association and hopes to see him there.

GLC02198.53

to John A. Fox

He plans to attend the regimental dinner. He lists the surviving officers. He also thanks him for four pamphlets and tells him that the South has really rebuilt itself nicely. Chattanooga is thriving.

GLC02198.54

Programme of the Fifth Annual Reunion of the Twenty-Seventh Indiana Regimental Reunion Association

Includes music, prayer and a dinner.

GLC02198.55

to Hiram A. Blodgett

Chrisler writes that he is glad Blodgett is ready to fight for the Union He refers to some photographs he has included (not in collection). There is a note which indicates that Chrisler was a war photographer. The envelope has a seal in the image of...

GLC02248.01.01

to Hiram A. Blodgett

Villarneau says he will willingly grant him an authorization as a recruiting Captain.

GLC02248.04.01

to my dear wife

The Rebels lost 3,000 soldiers recently.He describes their efforts to take care of the dying and wounded.

GLC02740.38

to my dear wife

He is lonely and has not heard from his wife in a while and hopes she is well. He hopes the time apart will soon pass.

GLC02740.06

to Mother

At one point they went off on an alligator hunt and had a great time. He mentions another story concerning a horse but the details are illegible.

GLC02743.06

to Libbie Elmore

He mentions Sherman's army and their strategies. They are owed four months pay now. He suspects taxes will be high this years. Written near Savannah, Georgia

GLC06588.180

to Libbie Elmore

He thanks her for all the tasty food that has come in the mail and offers a kiss as payment. He and Willard are very well and he weighs more than he ever has before.

GLC06588.264

to Bruce Elmore

She tells him to worry about not having enough money for taxes and that she will send some money in the mail. Hettie has been staying with her the past few days.

GLC06588.269

to Libbie Elmore

Everyone was disappointed by Burnside's loss at Fredricksburg but are now cheering up. They are are staying in very comfortable quarters currently. One of their duties besdies picket is cutting wood for the regiment.

GLC06588.274

diary entries December 1st-10th, year unknown

discusses where he marched and camped each day and the weather.

GLC09271.05

John Selden

One engraving of John Selden dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by W. Hall. Original portrait dates to 1654.

GLC08878.1616

James Stuart, Duke of Richmond

One engraving of James Stuart dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1617

Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester

One engraving of Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1618

Robert Rich, Earl of Warwick

One engraving of Robert Rich, Earl of Warwick dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1619

William Seymour, Marquis of Hertford

One engraving of William Seymour, Marquis of Hertford dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1620

Lucy Percy, Countess of Carlisle

One engraving of Lucy Percy, Countess of Carlisle dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1621

Archibald Campbell, Marguis of Argyll

One engraving of Archibald Campbell, Marquis of Argyll dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Willian Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1622

Charlotte de la Tremouille, Countess of Derby

One engraving of Charlotte de la Tremouille, Countess of Derby dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1623

William Kerr, Earl of Lothian

One engraving of William Kerr, Earl of Lothian dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1657

Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke, and Montgomery

One engraving of Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke, and Montgomery dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1658

John Powelett, Marquis of Winchester

One engraving of John Powelett, Marquis of Winchester dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1659

Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon

One engraving of Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1660

Sir Philip Sydney

One engraving of Sir Philip Sydney dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1661

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

One engraving of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1662

Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick

One engraving of Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1663

Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick

One engraving of Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1664

Cardinal Allen

One engraving of William Allen dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1665

Philip Howard, Earl of Arunde

One engraving of Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1666

to Robert L. Stone

A thank you note from Howard C. Petersen who just became Assistant Secretary of War.

Post-Script- He asks that Bob let him know if he can do anything to get Bob a regular army commission.

GLC09620.192

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

to Annie

has received a full discharge from the army. hopes his arm will be entirely well by the Spring.

GLC09354.13

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Thanks them both for the "swell birthday letters and for the over-generous check." He had his first pass and went to Hollywood. They "did a little drinking and saw some entertainment," but his birthday didn't feel like his...

GLC09620.068

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note telling his parents that he's off post for dinner with some friends. He writes it's good to have a break.

The image on the card is of actress Tyra Vaughn who is performing at the "Earl Carroll Theatre...

GLC09620.074

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He prays that the New Year will bring his family together again and end this "damn war." As holidays don't mean much, they had a couple of warm beers and "dynamite" coconut whiskey to celebrate New Years Eve. He hopes his...

GLC09620.153

to Angelica Church

Phillip writes to his daughter Angelica Church updating her on his health and asking after her. In a postscript he tells her to tell, "your dear Brother Hamilton" to get runners put on his coaches in case of snow so that he would still be able to get...

GLC09632.06

They Won't Leave

One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated December 1, 1969. Image depicts activist, Richard Oakes with Cecil Poole, U.S. atttorney at Alcatraz Island, surrounded by guard and activists. Wire transfer information states that Poole met with Oakes...

GLC09794.04

Womens lib.

One wirephoto taken by Kevin Cole dated July 31, 1970. Image depicts women and children picketing infront of Sheritan Plaza where a convention for men only was taking place. Signs demands enforcing gender equaity in the workplace.

GLC09794.05

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 21, 1943. Leonard writes that he received a card from them with a five dollar bill. It arrived late as it was sent to the wrong barrack, the address...

GLC09611.187.01

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 31, 1943. Leonard writes that half the men in his barracks are on leave so it is really quiet. He took advantage of it to do laundry but needs to...

GLC09611.194

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One document from the League of Women Voters of the United States to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 11, 1973. The League of Women Voters supports the impeachment of President Nixon. This document is a "Fact Sheet" giving a strong legal...

GLC09613.02.0561.03

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One document from Joan Machiz sent to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 11, 1973. Machiz supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Document is a news release not addressed to anyone specific. Written at the top left hand corner are the...

GLC09613.02.0562.02

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Rollin Septon to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 31, 1973. Septon supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "I am so thankful that Mr. Nixon became President. Otherwise, it might have been years and years...

GLC09613.02.0568.01

to Congressman Charles Wiggins

One letter from Richard M. Keller to Congressman Charles Wiggins and copied to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 31, 1973. Keller supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He mentions "Operation Candour." and writes, "So now Mr. Nixon...

GLC09613.02.0573

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Virginia Russell to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 31, 1973. Russell, a landscape architect, supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "A decent life for all and not just a few, The interests of all and...

GLC09613.02.0579

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Ellis A. Stebbins to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 31, 1973. Stebbins supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Among the people of Oregon the credibility gap is so deep and so wide as to make...

GLC09613.02.0580

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Henry E. Gulling to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 21, 1973. Gulling supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Letter is noted at the top to be a "Paid Advertisement." The letter is titled "MOB PSYCHOLOGY," and...

GLC09613.02.0583

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Shirley Faivus to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 31, 1973. Faivus supports the impeachment of President Nixon. She mentions Cambodia, and questionable decision making about FBI appointments.

GLC09613.02.0588

Extracts from Senate Executive Document No. 115, Forty-Ninth Congress Second Session

GLC09885.09

to Marco Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas Martin dated Waterbury, December 1, 1872 from Esther. Pertains to Thanksgiving dinner, her daughter Jennie attending kindergarten, reading poetry and her health.

Note: Marco Martin is formally referred to as Mrs...

GLC09832.47

to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 11, 1939.

GLC09855.019.01

to Frank B. White

One letter from L. Jean White to Frank B. White dated December 21, 1939. Letter is written before their marriage, Jean still uses her maiden name Larcombe.

GLC09855.024

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Don E. Fiene [Decimalized .01-.28]

A collection of 28 letters from Don E. Fiene to Carolyn Hemsath. The letters are exchanged between October 30, 1964 and December 11, 1964. Fiene served in the air force as a maintenece man. In his letters he mentions his pay, and daily life.

GLC09909

to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 11, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

GLC09855.134

to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 31, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. Mentions a letter from Jean in which she describes trying to put together a Japanese 99 light machine gun that he...

GLC09855.147

to Carolyn Hemsath

One letter from Don E. Fiene to Carolyn Hemsath dated December 1, 1964.

GLC09909.21

to Paul H. Lobik

One greeting card from Ether Acton to Paul H. Lobik dated December 21, 1936. The greeting card features two puppies playing with a ribbon on a package under a Christmas tree.

GLC09576.110

to Paul H. Lobik

One greeting card from Elsie Jahoda to Paul H. Lobik dated December 21, 1936. The greeting card features Sailboat on a red field, and text reading, "Christmas Greetings."

GLC09576.111

to Paul H. Lobik

One greeting card from Vera to Paul H. Lobik dated December 21, 1936. The Christmas card features a house and evergreen trees covered in snow.

GLC09576.137

to Paul H. Lobik

One greeting card from Fran to Paul H. Lobik dated December 21, 1938. The Christmas card features a bus covered with snow. A crowd of people are climbing on the bus.

GLC09576.152

to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from James J. Lobik Jr. to Paul H. Lobik dated December 11, 1933.

GLC09577.10

to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from James J. Lobik Jr. to Paul H. Lobik dated December 21, 1933.

GLC09577.12

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from James Lobik to Paul H. Lobik dated December 21, 1943.

GLC09578.060

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from James and Helen Lobik to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated December 21, 1943.

GLC09578.061

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Lorraine Shoemaker to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated December 11, 1945.

GLC09578.108

to Margaret Lobik

One Christmas greeting card from Paul and Marge Vance to Margaret Lobik dated December 21, 1946. Features two children skating under a ribbon spelling out greetings. On the back of the envelope are Christmas Seals featuring Van Valkenburg, Hodges...

GLC09579.015

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Robbie Nicholas to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 11, 1973. Nicholas supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.3415

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Peggy, King and Allen Li to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 1, 1973. They support the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.3429

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One photocopy of a newspaper article sent by Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Schaefer to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 31, 1973. The Schaefer's are against the impeachment of President Nixon. The article is the "Readers Forum" from the Star news...

GLC09613.02.3768.04

Imperial Tokyo, Heart of Japan and No. 1 Pacific Target

One newsmap entitled, "Imperial Tokyo, Heart of Japan and No. 1 Pacific Target" dated, December 11, 1944.

GLC09619.075

[Physical Examination card belonging to Harry Edward Parker]

One physical examination card belonging to Harry Edward Parker dated December 11, 1943. States that Parker has an appointment on December 17, 1943 with Dr. Kramer and Dr. Perrin at 8 a.m.

GLC09951.01.072

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 11, 1943. Pertains to missing her and asking that she make sure to socialize and go outside when she can.

GLC09951.01.073

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 31, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions sending her phtoograps and what it is like to be a private.

GLC09951.01.081

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 31, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions Mildred's preparations to give birth soon, receiving letters from the...

GLC09951.01.082

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 31, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Pertains to financial decisions made without Mildred's knowledge. Lists how much and reasons the money...

GLC09951.01.181