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to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks George for admonishing him for forgetting to date his last letter. Corrects his spelling and grammar errors, and instructs him how to fold and seal letters properly....

GLC02300.04

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 273, 1943. Mrs. Stouffer starts her letter by relaying her excitement to receive Leonard's letters. She mentions getting tickets to see a "Soldier Show at the Forum next week...

GLC09611.094.01

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a friend of hers Sara telling her that Sam, possibly a boyfriend or husband, has a furlough and will be coming in today on the train, and that they will see each other for the first time in eight months. Sylvia says at first she was...

GLC09414.0266

to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that he has recently sent her several letters and has also sent his sister, Wink, a letter. States that he was unable to get a leave of absence and has been thinking about resigning. However, the army will not let him resign...

GLC03523.13.076

to Samuel Waldo and Shem Drowne

Two letters. The first letter to Samuel Waldo from Shem Drowne discusses the protection of the settlements from Indian attacks and what the government is or is not doing. Dated 5 April, Boston. The second letter is to Shem Drowne from Samuel Waldo...

GLC02437.08896

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to Madame Sognils for a French-English lesson with her daughter. The next day after reading some of Sylvia's letters, he played ping pong with Abe.

GLC09414.1389

to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that he hopes she does not think his previous letter foolish for being a love letter. Thinks that most men give all their affection before marriage and then after marriage the wife is the one who professes affection. Enjoys the...

GLC03523.13.073

Collection of Jeremiah M. Tate, H company, 5th regiment, Alabama, infantry [decimalized .01-.63]

Private Tate served for a time with Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah; he appears to have come from Pickensville, Alabama. Tate's letters, written to his mother and sister Mary Jane at Jenna Point (Tuscaloosa County, Alabama), concern First Bull...

GLC02082

to Maria Breedlove

Thanks for letter, apology for not answering sooner. "You know my daughter my misfortune, to be entirely without education, else your letters should never remain a week unanswered." Sends family news, plans to visit in the coming summer if possible...

GLC06997.070

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the theater again and saw "Blithe Spirit" and had a good time, he also went to the movies the next night. Moe also responds to a number of Sylvia's letters.

GLC09414.1387

to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 24, 1943. Relays that he has received her letters.

GLC09662.397

to his sister

Refers to "P" from the previous letter and writes that he is likely to go to Marietta to see Marshall (their brother, Samuel Marshall Ward). He writes that he has fallen "powerfully in love" with Miss Mollie. Discusses leaving the battle line...

GLC02232.26

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe got shaved and, picked up his jacket from the tailor. He reports his plans to go to the movies tonight. He also responds to Sylvia's letters.

GLC09414.1506

to Esther Ann Kinney

re: Blanchard writes to Kinney, boasting about his punctuality in answering his letters. He also adds that the Regiment got a band and they played for the troops all night. Finally, Blanchard praises his camp, saying "every thing [is] pleasent and...

GLC02162.10

to Mary E. Munsell

One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated February 21, 1864.

GLC03523.17.10

to Mary E. Munsell

One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated May 5, 1864.

GLC03523.17.16

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes for the brevity of the letter, explaining that he has a lot of studying to do. Sidney also mentions that life in the OCS is replete with rules and regulations.

GLC09120.093

to Hortensia Richards

One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated July 5, 1863. Written at a Confederate camp in the woods in Winchester, Tennessee.

GLC03523.29.021

to Hortensia Richards

One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated July 9, 1863. Written at a Confederate camp in the woods in Winchester, Tennessee

GLC03523.29.022

to Hortensia Richards

One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated July 13, 1863.Written at a Confederate camp in the woods in Winchester, Tennessee.

GLC03523.29.023

to Hortensia Richards

One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated July 19, 1863. Written at a Confederate camp in the woods in Winchester, Tennessee.

GLC03523.29.024

to Sylvia

Jack thanks Sylvia for the postcard of midtown New York. He says he can't wait to try all the new places Sylvia writes about in her letters.

GLC09414.1592

to Estelle Spero

Diamond asks Estelle to send V-mails in addition to her lengthy air mail letters, as he receives his parents' fairly regularly.

GLC09120.335

to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from February. Relates that he forwarded letters from "some of our best Characters," (presumably including a letter from Knox), to President George Washington. Notes that if he obtains an appointment, "no circumstance can...

GLC02437.04541

to Lile Miller

Michael Miller thanks his wife for her most recent letter and discusses how important the letters are for both of them. Her health is improving, which makes him happy. He'd like to see her, but says she could have become ugly in his absence and he...

GLC02155.142