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to Sir

No year. He is very anxious about his bounty. Everybody is getting paid $150 to $200. He requests the necessary documents so he can get his bounty.

GLC07205.027

[Scammon note]

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio notes done "A. Huddleston/Gauley/No./E.P. Scammon." Only dated the 3rd, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.100

to Henry Knox

Discusses the sale of shares and land business. Asks that Knox make enquiries in New York and expresses regret for not forwarding him copies of some documents.

GLC02437.06409

Lorena

A love poem, partially faded.

GLC03523.10.236

to Bell

Four line love poem to Bell lamenting being apart. Probably from Joseph Maitland.

GLC03523.10.252

"Maggie Percy"

Poem of five stanzas describing the courtship of Maggie Percy. Page 2 includes an alternative fourth and fifth stanza with a different ending ending. The poem was dedicated to someone however the name is illegible due to damage suffered on page 2.

GLC01896.150

Allotment Authorization Form

Allotment form designating Miss Joyce Robinson as allottee of Richard Di Christina.

GLC09626.01.02

Payee receipt

Bond payee receipt for the amount of $25.

GLC09626.01.03

Resolutions and other papers from the Anti-Slavery Society in New York [Decimalized .01-.21]

Contains two letters to N. R. Chapman, who served as secretary for an Anti-Slavery Society in the Onondaga/Madison County region of New York (refer to GLC06593.20). Contains a Civil War soldier's letter noting the fall of Atlanta. Includes numerous...

GLC06593

to Hon. John Page

Similar to autograph letter signed on April 2 by James Madison (GLC00099.143). In the letter, Edmund Pendleton provides thanks for sending documents and discusses Hamilton and treasury.

GLC00099.142

to Baron de Glasbeech

Knox signs in text as "General Knox." Writes that he has done everything in his power to help the baron, and wishes that he could help "every unfortunate person on earth." Notes that he has already contributed more than he can afford on Glasbeech's...

GLC02437.04210

[Three volumes of letterpress copy books of G. F. Tindall]

Three volumes of letterpress copies of letters written by Tindall. First volume contains mostly letters written as assistant superintendent for the railroad in Dunkirk, New York, from November 1861 until May 1864, though many of these were written...

GLC03837

[Hand's Revolutionary War letterbook]

Many letters contained within this book were created at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania. Various other locations are noted. A typed biography and a partial list of persons to whom Hand's letters were written are included with this book. "Copies of Letters...

GLC03426

Memorandum from Henry Carter

Concerning two McClellan letters, which are important because they point out "the political responsibilities of a military commander in singularly vivid and cogent terms." These letters are from the book, "McClellan's Own Story."

GLC06196.030

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One undated letter from "Pam" to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead. Comes with GLC09613.02.0794.02 and GLC09613.02.0794.03. Mentions these two documents in the letter.

GLC09613.02.0794.01

to James Boyd re: circular, instructions to US envoys abroad [printed]

Printed letters signed as Secretary of State.

GLC03712

to Robert E. Dyer

One graduation invitation/announcement sent by Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated May 6, 1944. Features a section with a card containing Joan Pietry's name.

GLC09996.151

[Collection of Elias W. Beach] [decimalized]

Contains documents related to Beach, who served in Company F of the 50th regiment, New York engineers. Includes 16 autograph letters or autograph notes signed, 8 autographs from military notables, a land contract, a typed genealogical document...

GLC00919.25

Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey

One price list and order form from the Exchange Photo Shop dated July 8, 1969. The option for a regular package is circled.

GLC09626.06.02

to William Frost

Requesting papers pertaining to the life of Samuel Waldo, his correspondence, and the ownership of the Waldo patent. Requesting these documents from the "Register of deeds for the county of York."

GLC02437.09285

[Order]

Requests a pair of "handsome shoes" for dancing and a pair of boots. Based on GLC02437.09831.01-GLC02437.09839 documents and notes, request is likely for Francis or Thomas Flucker.

GLC02437.09835

to James Bridge

Includes letters from Bridge's other classmates from Harvard.

GLC00958.13.01

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling land dispute

Yates informs Robert, Jr. of some developments in settling the boundaries of Livingston Manor, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him a copy of a land patent and other official documents. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03036

Pardon of Leonard Prather (c/s John Forsyth)

Convicted of stealing money from letters as assistant postmaster

GLC06868.01

[Robert Bell's account with Henry Knox]

Knox sent Bell 42 copies of Viand's "Voyage with Falconers Shipwreck," 24 copies of Cappipina's "Letters," and 11 copies of "Letters to Blackstone." The total bill comes to £19.8.6 in Pennsylvania currency. Assumed to be Henry Knox's handwriting.

GLC02437.08377

to W. J. Babcock

Scrap of paper on which McParlin documents a payment to Babcock of $54.25 for room and board. Marked paid in the same hand. Written from the Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac.

GLC02649.43

Registrar notes

mentions that letters of administration were granted to the widow

GLC03769.129

[Sample page]

A sample page from "Letters in a Box" with the book's introduction.

GLC09620.206

Written the night Maimie went to St. Louis

Poem entitled "Written the night Maimie went to St. Louis." Four stanzas describing how the author [Jeffery] misses Maimie although he only brought her to the train an hour before. He takes comfort in the thought that their love binds them together...

GLC01896.121

to [Aaron Jeffery]

A four stanza poem asking for the return of the poet's beloved. "You ask me what - since we must part you should bring home to me. Bring back a pure and faithful heart As true as mine to thee...My love, bring back to me."

GLC01896.128

to Joshua Mauger

Requesting a Parish Certificate and a Power of attorney. A copy of a Parish certificate on page 3. The documents are needed for a mother to claim the wages of her dead son who served in the royal navy.

GLC03902.238

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Undated telegram reporting to General Scammon that a "Prisoner came into our pickets above Tompkins farm." On stationery of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Undated but possibly March 1863 based on similar documents in this collection.

GLC02414.022

To Margaret Lobik

2 letters enclosed in an envelope from the Iowa State Medical Library

GLC09579.01.04

to: Thomas A. Scott, As[istan]t Sec[re]t[ar]y of War, Springfield, Ill.

"Shall I send letters to you or retain them till you come here!"

GLC05601.042

to Henry Knox

Enclosing a summary of documents recently sent to him by the Marquis de Lafayette. Also notes that a Congressman has assured him that the army is in fine shape. Letter written at "Head Quarters." Docketed in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.09383

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from Jeffner Allen to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 24, 1973. Allen supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He lists three points; "1. IMPEACH NIXON 2. REINSTATE COX 3. GET ALL WATERGATE DOCUMENTS."

GLC09613.02.0162

[Note]

A bill or receipt from William Knox to Jonathan Hastings for postage for letters.

GLC02437.08857

to Margaret P. Watson

One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Margaret P. Watson dated December 6, 1973. Item is a template letter in response to her pro-impeachment letter. Shows no bias towards impeachment.

GLC09613.02.3303

to Mr. and Mrs. Jay T. Bergstralh

One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Mr. and Mrs. Jay T. Bergstralh dated December 6, 1973. Item is a template letter in response to their pro-impeachment letter. Shows no bias towards impeachment.

GLC09613.02.3304

[Description of the collection written by an unnamed nephew of Alexander Shiras]

A short description of the collection of letters in GLC 2429. "These are letters written by & about Daniel & Nancy Hemans - Indians in whom Auntie Shiras & Uncle S were interested[.] Daniel having been educated at the Episcopal Mission House in West...

GLC02429.01

to Robert Morris

Forwards an affidavit and other documents (not included), mentions his expectation that news of the American victory at Yorktown has reached London, and sends personal news related to a smallpox epidemic. One bust engraving of Robert R Livingston...

GLC03147

to Aaron Hobart

Indicates he received the "documents relative to the remission of a fine incurred by Captain Bartlett," which have been submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury for review. Written from the treasury and signed by Anderson as comptroller.

GLC06313.04.175

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a separate docket for documents GLC09400.108, and GLC09400.109. On the reverse side of the docket is an unfinished and crossed out letter that seems to be a reference of some sort for a position.

GLC09400.110

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Reports on scouting activities. Only dated July, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.114

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry reporting on scouting activities in West Virginia. Not dated, date inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.109

Appointing county commissioners to procure supplies for Continental army

Two printed documents, one signed by Jefferson as governor of Virginia. The supply requisition was for county troops going to the Carolinas. The second document is a printed extract of the relevant act of the Virginia assembly (13 x 16 cm.)

GLC01634

[Receipt]

List of items and their amounts, including flowers, ribbon, lace, postage for letters and gold wire.

GLC02437.08275

Horatio Loomis Waite

His name written in large letters with the title: Late Lt. Commander Payr. United States Navy.

GLC08284.021

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The docket for two letters both from Frank P Hill. GLC09400.083.1 and GLC09400.083.2

GLC09400.083.03

To Margaret Lobik

This is two letters and a note card that were enclosed in one envelope to Margaret Lobik.

GLC09579.01.06

[Collection of Ethan A. Jenks, company I, seventh regiment, Rhode Island volunteers] [decimalized]

The first group of size one documents in the Ethan A. Jenks collection primarily contains Civil War correspondence related to the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. This group begins with Jenks' enlistment as Recruiting Officer (#2), and...

GLC02750

to Edward

Discusses rental properties he owns, financial woes, and other related items. Many cross outs and notes so it is possibly a draft copy. Signs with initials "W.R." His name is inferred from the other documents in this collection pertaining to...

GLC03545.24.34

[Dedication note transmitted within GLC02682.01]

Unsigned note states "Mr. Cushing has the honor to place in the hands of the President the accompanying supplementary volume, which completes the set of documents in the matter of the claims of the Hudson's Bay Company against the United States."

GLC02682.02

to [Eliakim P. Scammon]

Colonel Hayes writes a telegram to General Scammon stating that there are no forces at Lewisburg. On stationery of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Undated and not addressed to Scammon but circa date and recipient inferred from similar documents in...

GLC02414.043

to Cordelia Williams

Letter from the United States of America Railroad Retirement Board states that Coredlia Williams may be entitled to some money because of the death of LeRoi Williams. There are instructions of what documents to provide in order to recieve payment.

GLC09587.042

"The Stone House & the Old Lady with the Poke Bonnet"

Re: An old woman with a poke bonnet asks Jeffery about the inhabitants of a now demolished old stone house, the daughter of whom he fell in love with on board a train. While working on the railroad passing through the Moncure plantation he meets the...

GLC01896.151

to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter and one document from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 30, 1943. The document is entitled America Needs Scrap Metal to Win the War.

GLC10047.01.069

to Members of the Committee

One typed letter addressed to the Members of the Committee from the Minority Staff. Notes that two memorandums are enclosed.

GLC09613.03.04.68

[Brodhead's Revolutionary War letterbook]

Includes various letters written by Colonel Brodhead, commander of the Western Department in Pittsburgh. Early entries in this book are created in Pittsburgh, while later entries are created at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania. This book begins with a list...

GLC02867.01

to John J. Ryan

One letter addressed to John J. Ryan from Robert F. Ryan dated June 1, 1949.

GLC10004.03.13

Inventory consisting of a partial list of the contents of the Ward collection; graph notebook paper.

Dates of items run from 1862 to 1908, and include sketches, scultpure designs, letters, photos, and newspaper articles.

GLC06343.229

Rosalinda Program

Moe often sent the program of the play he attended with the letters that he describes them in.

GLC09414.1604

to Charles Dawes

He is a little upset that his report of activities was addressed to General Harbord personally instead of to the commanding general. They need to see the documents and they will not see them in a timely manner if they are addressed in this way.

GLC02679.21

to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Discusses documents he has recently examined which suggest a dispute over the estate of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo between his son Samuel Waldo, and his sons-in-law Isaac Winslow (father of the addressee) and Thomas Flucker (father-in-law of...

GLC02437.09172

to Henry Knox

Lieutenant Colonel William Hull transmits several documents to Knox, including military returns and a letter respecting subsistence of the officers. Writes, "We find ourselves much accommodated by the Articles of Furnitures left in the House and our...

GLC02437.02940

[Group of 41 pieces, including small broadsides, flyers, pamphlets, booklets about Civil Rights topics, 1963-1989] [Decimalized .01-.36]

Collection consisting of 41 items dated 1947 to 1989 related to Civil Rights era. Items include circular letters, donation envelopes, pamphlets, a 33 rpm record, and other materials. A small portion from the collection contain items from...

GLC09641

Commanders Stationery for the U. S. Sloop War "Dale"

A list of the stationery items belonging to the captain of the U.S.S. "Dale," including envelopes, letters and other items.

GLC00722.72

Oxford-What to do and how to see it

When Moe went to Oxford he must have sent this guide to Sylvia along with one of his letters.

GLC09414.1605

To John Doar

One letter addressed to John Doar from James D. St. Clair dated June 24, 1974. Pertains to the enclosure of suggested witnesses.

GLC09613.03.04.72

to: Mary [Armstrong].

"I keep no diary of events, so I guess I had better send my diary home in the form of letters."

GLC06734.16

to Colonel Fulcher

One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to Colonel Fulcher dated November 15, 1945. Regarding legal representation and policy with occupying forces in Japan.

GLC09930.14.01

[Decoded cypher telegram to Eliakim P. Scammon]

Possibly a copy in Scammon's hand. Reports on scouting activities. States that Lieutenant Blazer, a scout, is expected in tonight and will start for Lewisburg, West Virginia in the morning. Ends by saying "Your informant must be mistaken."...

GLC02414.118

to Thomas Caldwell and Ephraim Cummings [incomplete]

Contains several letters, all of which discuss lands in New Hampshire in which the heirs of Brigadier Samuel Waldo have interest.

GLC02437.09076

Optional U.S. Individual Income And Victory Tax Return Calendar Year 1943

One form titled Optional U.S. Individual Income And Victory Tax Return Calendar Year 1943 filled out by Virginia Heidt Kelpe included with a letter dated February 24, 1944.

GLC10047.01.291.02

to Henry Knox

A rough draft of a document lisiting various claims on the Waldo patent, relating to Knox's attempts to buy these lands. Has gone over all available documents and notes any possible problems with the deeds, competing claims or lack of proper...

GLC02437.09242

to Reuel Williams

Discusses the inheritance of the Waldo patent. Has failed in his attempt to find certain requested records related to inheritance of the Waldo patent. However gives a short history of Waldo patent and its ownership, and offers to provide other...

GLC02437.09288

to Rutherford B. Hayes

Advises that General Jacob Dolson Cox urges Colonel Hayes to increase scouting to obtain information. Undated except for the 8th, year inferred from location and Hayes rank as Colonel, which he was promoted to in October 1862. Possibly April based on...

GLC02414.027

to John Popkin

Discusses the payment of the noncommissioned officers and the resentment they feel regarding the equality of receiving pay, as well as giving directions on how to handle the disgruntled men. For related documents, see GLC02437.02219, .02220, .02226...

GLC02437.02139

to Joseph Peirce

Written by Secretary of War Knox to his agent in Boston, Joseph Peirce. Encloses documents related to the Waldo patent, including Samuel Waldo's original deed (not present). Is sending them via his friend General [Henry] Jackson. Refers to various...

GLC02437.04965

to John Doughty

Express his embarrassment over Doughty refusing the appointment as lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Infantry Regiment Secretary. Writes, "Your declining the appointment of Lt Colonel Commandant has mortified me extremely." Hopes Doughty will not...

GLC02437.04891

Land Transaction with Major Dirkursses

Livingston conveys unto Maj. Dirkursses a tract of land contained within Roeloff Johnsons Kill occuppied by Jacob Vosburgh's farm. "Agents Letters" printed on verso.

GLC03107.00121

to Sheila Stone

Printed email from Jane Rosen thanking Sheila Stone for the donation of "Letters in a Box." Jane Rosen works for the Imperial War Museums.

GLC09620.204

General Knox in account with [Samuel] Shaw

Lists account information regarding the purchase of a variety of goods: gloves, ducks, potatoes, oats, handkerchiefs, postage for letters, housekeeping, and various other items.

GLC02437.10456

to Max Grassli

One letter to Max Grassli from James F. Byrnes dated August 11, 1945. A reply to "Note Received From the Swiss Government August 10, 1945." The reply was sent on behalf of United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Socialist Republics, and China.

GLC09930.08.03

to Charles F. Mercer

Letter to Mercer, a Virginia Congressman. Acknowledges Mercer's letter from May 20, 1826. Monroe was seeking a refund of his expenses in France during the Louisiana Purchase negotiations over 20 years before. States that he understands Mercer did not...

GLC01134

W-2 Form

One W-2 form sent by Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe in a letter dated February 23, 1945. The form is filled out by the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company of Jefferson Missouri For Virginia Lee Kelpe. The total wage listed is $1,050, with a federal...

GLC10047.01.535.02

to Peter Rodino

One letter addressed to Peter Rodino from James D. St. Clair dated June 24, 1974. Encloses a list of suggested witnesses including: John W. Dean III, Frederick C. LaRue, Paul O'Brien, John N. Mitchell, H.R. Haldeman, and William O. Bittman.

GLC09613.03.04.73

to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a letter from Mr. Thomas Fitsimmons. Asks Knox for a "favorable subscription," a confirmation of Glasbeech's service and monetary relief. A note written at a later date on the top of the document misidentifies Glasbeech as the "Baron de...

GLC02437.04207

[Thoughts on aging] [incomplete]

Poem or essay on Montpelier (Knox's estate) and the "downhill slope of life." Later docket references "letters left by Mrs. Thatcher by mistake" in 1845.

GLC02437.08160

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and the firm Eades & Gill dating from 29 July 1771-15 June 1772. Items include books, printing letters and paper.

GLC02437.08293

[Petition of a freeman Edward D. Martin to be enslaved]

Petition to the Texas Court. Writes that "petition further represents to your Honor that he desires to avail himself of the law permitting him to select a master and become a slave; and believing Edward D. Martin, a citizen... to be a proper person...

GLC03840

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he is returning documents related to a memorial petition requesting a military land bounty for Stephen Raymond, the heir to Revolutionary War veteran Solomon Raymond. Explains why the claim was dismissed: it was invalidated by...

GLC06313.04.123

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia. Gives information on the route from Wytheville to Princeton in West Virginia. States it is 49 miles from Princeton to Wytheville and 42 miles from Raleigh to...

GLC02414.092

to Henry Knox

Refers to an earlier letter he wrote to Knox regarding making arrangements with a Committee, as well as documents (possibly relating to the purchase of lands in Maine). Mentions new congressional reports fixing the price of lands in Maine they may...

GLC02437.06628

[Invoice of goods]

Lists books on a variety of subjects to be shipped to Boston for Henry Knox. Includes books on architecture, animals, spelling books, letters, dictionaries, novels, lectures and others.

GLC02437.08330

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One undated document to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead. The document does not give an opinion on impeachment it is a list of constituents who presumably wrote letters to Moorhead.

GLC09613.02.0886

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to General Scammon reporting that two companies of the 23rd Ohio are doing guard duty at Gauley bridge. It would take six to eight hours to call them in. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents...

GLC02414.021

to Henry Knox

Popkin informs Knox, Commander of West Point, "...it was, and is, my full intention to comply strictly with orders, and... no other circumstance whatever but the want of Money, has prevented me being at the Quarters..." For related documents, see...

GLC02437.10117

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One typed letter from Bob Richard to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 1, 1974.

GLC09613.02.3773

to John J. Ryan

One typed letter addressed to John J. Ryan from E.J. Kendall dated August 1, 1951.

GLC10004.03.62