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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated June 4, 1944. Mentions that he sees many ships leaving port and some part of him wants to go with them. On the other hand he is getting letters from friends...

GLC09611.329

to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to wife, addressing her as "friend," inquiring about his parents, and why they have not written to him more than they have. Speculates that it is because he has not sent home more money and asks his wife if there is perhaps something between...

GLC03523.11.12

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on Moe's last letters

GLC09414.0203

Collection of Diton Phelps, F company, 6th regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry [Decimalized .01-.18]

The letters are written by Diton Phelps to his family. Most of the letters are written to his sisters with a few to his parents. There is a possibility that the letters are out of order due to no year being listed. Letters discuss camp life, his...

GLC03523.49

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 17, 1943. Robert warns Leonard to stay out of the military once again. He suggests that three months into basic training Leonard apply for Officer Candidate School. Robert is...

GLC09611.061

to Estelle Spero

Diamond compliments Estelle on her dissertation on melodrama. He mentions that he has received a wedding invitation from "Ben & Beulah" and encloses it with the letter.

GLC09120.520

to Mother

In the letter, Laurens W. Wolcott describes how they got across Bear River to meet the enemy where they immediately began fighting. The enemy rescued some of their prisoners. The next day they marched back and camped near a mountain.

GLC00653.11.21

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about yesterday's Labor Rally for the War Effort that didn't have the same spirit as a May Day Parade. The speakers were Senator [Claude] Pepper, Mayor La Guardia, Paul Robeson, and the French woman editor of the Free French Paper. David...

GLC09414.0022

to Henry Knox

Marked "private." Received several of his letters. Writes that he did respond to a particular letter written earlier from Knox. Is very sincere in his apology for refusing his military appointment. Adds that he is furthermore not tempted to...

GLC02437.05462

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated September 13, 1944. Pertains to responding to letters and congratulating her on a new job in a dress shop.

GLC09662.609

[Collection of Justus Morse, G company, 4th regiment, Indiana, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .66]

Morse was a Private in the 47th Indiana Volunteers, Co. G. The collection describes battles and skirmishing in Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. One group of letters were written from City Hospital in Indianapolis. The bulk...

GLC02170

to Eleanor Hammond

The letter is printed on stationery provided by the U. S. Christian Commission. Is in good health. Received two letters from her this morning. One had some cough medicine in it. Got the receipt for his box. "I want to kiss you." Will be staying in...

GLC09273.14

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tells him that the Mother's Day gifts will be given from both of them. Thanks him for thinking up a scheme to keep her letters, so they will have a full story when this is all over.

GLC09414.0025

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 7, 1945. He received their letter; it took over 10 days to get to him. He comments that he is lucky as there were only four or five letters for men...

GLC09611.402

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia answers a series of letters from Moe.

GLC09414.0229

to Dearest

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated Somewhere in England, November 29, 1943. Relates to when he will be likely to respond back to letters.

GLC09662.496

to his wife

He writes that he spent the day with "C B****." He asks her to kiss the baby, encourage the servants, and to pray to God for his blessings. Explains that it would have been imprudent to mention names in his letters and thus give away valuable...

GLC06582.34

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He hasn't flown his fortieth mission yet, but wanted to drop a line as he was finally promoted after eighteen short months. Promotions are few and far between overseas, but desk officers tend to get promoted faster. They...

GLC09620.174

A history of the Forty-fourth regiment, New York volunteers

An in depth history of the 44th New York Volunteer Infantry, chronicling almost ever day. Printed copies of photographs, letters, and other primary sources.

GLC08966.02

to Charles J. Hutson (missing pages)

Discusses health, weather, and family news. A note on the letter's envelope identifies the author, who was a refugee during the Civil War. She was the wife of Richard Woodward Hutson and mother of her correspondent, who was a Corporal, 1st South...

GLC08165.12

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia that Ruth K. should not be concerned with her fellow's gloomy letters. It is just a phase he says. He tells her to eat dinner at Mom's because she shouldn't have to prepare a meal with all the work and travelling she does.

GLC09414.1168

to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He wrote this letter on his birthday, and it's just another day closer to coming home. He thanks his father for the "swell birthday letter" and generous war bonds. He hopes to be home soon so they can catch up. He's still at...

GLC09620.151

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Asks Bee to send him all of his winter clothes, that he had sent back in Ellington. He writes that his "screwy" schedule is a "darn good one" that gives them a lot of free time. Their days now start at 10:30AM and go to 3...

GLC09620.048

to Eliza Cook

Short note. Introduces a Mr. Brauch, who is delivering this note. Discusses the wellbeing of the regiment and writes that he doesn't know where they will be moving next but thinks it will be Kentucky. He writes, "Before leaving I shall write to...

GLC02570.07

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes "I pray to God that we will be together again soon." He reminisces about the last time he saw Ardena, at the gates of Ft. Thomas. He writes that he awaits the day when he returns and is with Ardena again. He sends his love and...

GLC09569.40