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to John Moore
11 July 1865
Matlack, E.P., fl. 1865
He invites Moore to tea with him and several young ladies. He promises that Sherman will excuse him for this social opportunity.
GLC04195.34
21 July 1865
He regrets Moore's absence at their tea party. He hopes Moore can visit soon. He inquires about St. Louis.
GLC04195.35
to Mary Moore Kelly
5 August 1865
Moore, John, 1826-1907
He is busy finishing reports from the field which could not be completed while they marched. The local people remain rebellious, and he has enjoyed the flirtatious company of two married women from New York.
GLC04195.36
11 August 1865
He plans to make a trip up to Chicago and will see them soon. He describes his social events. He has sent the history of Sherman's march to the sea, probably Sherman's Official Account published in 1865.
GLC04195.37
17 September 1865
Grant has visited the past few days. He reports the troubles his unwise friend had with thieves in town. Written on letterhead for Head-Quarters Military Division Mississippi, Office of Medical Direcuor.
GLC04195.38
4 October 1865
He comments on neighbors from home. Written on letterhead for Head-Quarters Military Division Mississippi, Office of Medical Director.
GLC04195.39
February 2, 1866
He refers to the explosion of a steamboat on the Mississippi, killing 100 with many mutilated survivors, the third such accident this week. He comments on acquaintances in Bloomington.
GLC04195.40
25 April 1866
He has just returned from New Orleans, where he reminisced with army friends. He comments on people from Bloomington and family.
GLC04195.41
June 5, 1866
The rain has prevented plantations from running as normal. He reports on political events in Europe, and the Fenian uprising indicating the universal desire of people to govern themselves. He refers to people from Bloomington. A meeting will...
GLC04195.42
August 24, 1866
A cholera epidemic has hit the soldiers and has kept him busy in the hospital. He remarks about their brother Robert and his poor condition since remaining in the South to practice medicine, marry, etc. Written on letterhead for the Headquarters...
GLC04195.43
Warrant for Commutation of Sentence of Albert Holtzman
July 8, 1914
Finch, James A., fl. 1911-1914
Warrant, signed by Pardon Attorney James A. Finch. Albert Holtzman of West Virginia was convicted of violating the Slave Trade Traffic Act. Pardoned after serving three months of his six month sentence. Prosecuted for white slavery and kidnapping...
GLC00045.39.01
to Joseph B. Varnum
11 August 1814
Van Ness, John Peter, 1770-1846
Written as Congressman, Van Ness informs Varnum of the vacancy of Secretary of the Senate because of the death of Mr. Otis. Recommends Major Thomas C. McKenney to the position. Van Ness is acquainted with McKenney's political and personal...
GLC03845.19
to Earl G. Hunt
6 April 1979
Hayakawa, Samuel I., 1906-1992
Asked for his favorite quotation for counselling college youth, Hayakawa provides Matthew 12: 36-37: "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt...
GLC05508.124.01
[Photograph of Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa]
Photograph accompanied letter (GLC05508.124.01).
GLC05508.124.02
GLC05508.124.03
The General State of the Church in Zimbabwe Rhodesia Today
circa 1979
Muzorewa, Abel Tendekayi, 1925-?
Muzorewa's report cites instances of persecution and martyrdom as the Marxists began to impose their rule upon Zimbabwe-Rhodesia. Yet, in the midst of the persecution Muzorewa reports that many people are giving generously to their Church and many...
GLC05508.192.01
to Alice J. Cutright Kaine
14 April 1940
Pittman, Portia Marshall Washington, 1883-1978
Washington writes to Kaine, a friend of her father's, about the ceremony issuing a commemorative stamp of her father, Booker T. Washington. Discusses the family members in attendance, and mentions that she "received the first sheet of stamps from...
GLC05508.255.01
21 July 1940
Washington writes to Kaine to forward a first day issue stamp promised in an earlier letter (see GLC05508.255.01). Her brother, Booker T. Washington, Jr., has been in the hospital and is about to be released. He is still weak and jobless, however...
GLC05508.255.02
[First day issue stamp of Booker T. Washington]
7 April 1940
First day issue envelope with stamp from the "Famous Americans Series." Both stamp and envelope feature the printed likeness of Booker T. Washington. Envelope cancelled at Tuskegee on 7 April 1940. Sent to Alice J. Cutright Kaine from Portia...
GLC05508.255.03
to William Rochester
1830/05/07
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
States that he would prefer if the new Bank in Buffalo be built out of stone, instead of stucco. Says that he is willing to pay the additional expense for the stone. A private letter, written from the Bank of the United States.
GLC03139.01
1830/08/05
Says that he and William Strickland agree that stone columns would be preferable to wood for the new branch of the Bank being built in Buffalo. Also advises using fluted columns, and promises to have Strickland send a sketch of the proposed cornice...
GLC03139.02
December 29, 1813
Dalton, Tristram, 1738-1817
Informs Varnum of Mr. Swett's rejection of the position in the Office of Deputy Collector in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Sevett "thought it incompatible with his present office to undertake the business." Dalton expresses regret for not being able...
GLC03845.12
6 January 1814
Fowler, Samuel, 1747-1823
Asks Varnum to name him to a collectorship of the neighboring counties while reminding him how he had been displaced from another position. Illegible words inhibit proper interpretation of letter.
GLC03845.13
Shepherd, Thomas, fl. 1814
Shepherd, appointed by the President of the U.S., previously held the position of Collector of the Revenue for the 17th District of the counties of Hampshire, Hampton, and Franklin. He had retired from the position with the hope of having it...
GLC03845.14
3 March 1814
Hall, Farnham, fl. 1814
Announces the sudden death of the Honorable Silas Lee, Esq. and "[B]y this event the office of district attorney has become vacant. The eyes of the President will therefore be turned towards some suitable person to fill that vacancy ..." Advises...
GLC03845.15
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