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to John Adams
18 May 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox writes a letter of introduction for Colonel David Humphreys, George Washington's former aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.03000
to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik
18 August 1944
Goeranssons, Carl E., fl. 1945-1949
One letter from Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944.
GLC09578.072.01
to the Convention of Maryland
November 14, 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Enclosing a letter from James Searle regarding possible attack by British fleet. On November 13, 1776 Searle spotted about one hundred British ships off the point of Sandy Hook at Long Branch, New Jersey. He immediately wrote to Thomas Wharton Jr...
GLC00779
to Miller A. Wright
26 April 1865
Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865
Wilson has enclosed with this letter another from a man who wrote a more detailed description of the death of Miller's uncle. He refers to the civil war as "The Rebellion."
GLC02691.11.083
to Father
30 September 1861
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
He saw an English vessel and a ship from Cuba called the Neptune's Car headed for Philadelphia. He is enclosing this letter in a box of shells. Written at Fort Clark.
GLC07705.023
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
February 10, 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia received a letter from Sam B. saying he hopes he can meet Moe.
GLC09414.0513
to Mary Epperly
3 April 1862
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
Writes to his wife from Camp Windsor. He complains about not receiving any letters from home and about a sore throat. Discusses prayer and religion in camp.
GLC02715.003
to Mary Blackman
11 November [1861]
Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865
Writes to his mother. "...I never knew what it was to go hungy till I come here...I was on the sick list when we got here but I shouldered my gun and marched with the Regiment...we have had one meal of bull soup, we slept in the sand 3 nights all I...
GLC02159.01
to Estelle Spero
21 April 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
Diamond informs Estelle that he is writing the letter having just completed the previous one, so as "to prevent the continuity, the nearness from being disturbed."
GLC09120.398
to Anna Ralston James
August 3, 1882
James, Frank, 1844-1915
In pencil, James writes to his wife regarding how much he misses her and their son, Robie. He speaks of a letter from Liv and says "we are all bound to have an opinion on every subject and let Liv have hers, and you, our friend, and myself will have...
GLC01648
to Bill
27 June 1966
Johnson, Roseann, Goodford, 1941-
One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann Johnson dated June 27, 1966. Writes that her mother will be sending a package with food via airmail to him. Gives updates on family and friends. Rich, according to his girlfriend Mary O'Connell...
GLC09606.21
January 25, 1944
Letter is decorated with hearts which Sylvia says are her first installment on Valentine's Day. She tried sending him the New York Times, but it keeps coming back to her. Also, talks about the new found freedom that women now have. She mentions that...
GLC09414.0138
April 1943
Diamond writes this letter after the troops have been traveling for thirty-seven hours. He describes the journey thus far.
GLC09120.218
27 August 1944
Diamond writes that, although he loves Estelle, he has "wasted the whole letter writing time to answering the damn questionaire
GLC09120.490
to Mr. Louis Stamps
16 September 1964
Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-
Letter addressed to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, discussing her return to school at Penn State and the beginning of his graduate career at Bucknell University. She describes her preparations for leaving--shopping, doctor appointments--and...
GLC09571.01.01
to Samuel Ogden
18 June 1788
Encloses letters for Ogden from [Samuel] Shaw. Instructs Ogden "to take bonds immediately of Mr. [Eli] Hayden, and that not a moments time is to be lost in the execution of the business- You must be here on the spot yourself or you must empower some...
GLC02437.03902
to Eleanor Hammond
22 August 1864
Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865
Hammond to wife. Although the month of the letter is not known, the letter was likely written on August 22nd, 1864 based on what is known about Hammond's whereabouts during the war and that of the 189th New York. Hopes letter finds her in good health...
GLC09273.01
to Leonard Eugene Graeff
21 September 1943
Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945
One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1943. June updates Leonard with what's "'buzzing' around." She asks if he could explain the term "flying line" and if he had heard from Fuzzy. Signed, "June." The letter head is...
GLC09611.085
to Mary
4 September 1864
Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877
The letter is written faintly in pencil on foxed paper. The third page is written in his code. Mentions still being on hospital duty.
GLC02082.57
to Edwin E. Harris
26 April 1864
Ritchey, Samuel W., fl. 1862-1865
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Camp 12 Miles from Camden, Ark., April 26, 1864.
GLC03135.10.166
29 May 1864
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Camp Kirby Smith, Union Co., Ark., May 29, 1864.
GLC03135.10.170
to Margaret and Edwin E. Harris
19 June 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret and Edwin E. Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Camp Kirby Smith, Ark., June 19, 1864.
GLC03135.10.173
to My Dear Brother and Nephew
3 August 1864
Harris, Margaret, fl. 1850-1865
One letter addressed to P.M. Cox from Margaret Harris dated Pittsburg, Upshon Co., August 3, 1864. Envelope is addressed to Cox.
GLC03135.10.185
March 21, 1863
Scott, Joseph, fl. 1863
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Joseph Scott dated Office Chf. Surg. Front Div., Little Rock, March 21, 1863.
GLC03135.10.050
to Edwin Harris and Waldo Johnson
March 25, 1863
Johnson, Tom, fl. 1862-1864
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris and Waldo Johnson from Tom Johnson dated Alleytown, Colorado County, Texas, March 25, 1863.
GLC03135.10.052
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