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to Ma

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 4, 1863. Mentions that he had his ambrotype taken and provides no updates on furlough. Describes the trying task of getting a furlough from Law's Brigade of the Confederate...

GLC00653.01.12

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 5, 1942. Pertains to a visit to New York City.

GLC09662.218

Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated December 24, 1861.

GLC03135.13.031

To Frances Davenport

One letter to Frances Davenport dated May 22, 1865.Regarding permission for her to travel to the site of her husbands grave. Witten on stationary from the office of the Vermont State Commissioner. The signature is illegible.

GLC03523.09.49

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that Sammy B is having a tough time in Texas, refers to a letter of his that talks about the other soldiers making sexist comments.

GLC09414.0478

to Mom, Dad, and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 22, 1942. Pertains to working on the base.

GLC09662.313

to Mom, Dad, and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 23, 1942. Pertains to working on the base.

GLC09662.315

to Mom, Dad, and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 25, 1942. Pertains to working on the base.

GLC09662.317

to Mom, Dad, and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated September 22, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.336

to Mom, Dad, and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated September 27, 1942. Pertains to returning to Fort Bragg.

GLC09662.338

to Mom, Dad, Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated October 19, 1942. Pertains to working on the base.

GLC09662.349

to Mom, Dad, and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated November 25, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.358

[Collection of James M. Stuart, C company, 94th regiment, Ohio, infantry] [decimalized]

Includes 22 letters from Stuart, and one letter to Stuart. Mentions General Nathan Bedford Forrest, playing ball and anti-black sentiment. Also discusses Sherman's March to the sea: "I suppose we will stop at Savannah, Ga. It will take us 30 or 40...

GLC06268

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated July 9, 1941. Describes the difficulty of transferring and mentions possibly visiting the beach.

GLC09662.040.01

to his family

Writes about the good condition of his tent and its ability to keep him dry. Encloses a certificate that Daly will need to travel to Annapolis. One of the five pages is written on back of a letter from Colonel Thomas.

GLC03603.036

to Miller A. Wright

[quoted in entirety] "I have just returned to camp, saved you a letter from your brother, am tired and hungry, think I will invite myself over to take tea with- Will see you this evening and tell you about my trip".

GLC02691.11.066

to Mary

Written at camp near Stephenson, Alabama. Thanks her for continuing to write to him while he is at war. Writes that Lieutenant Heuburt [?] returned but he has yet to see him. He has still not received some of her letters and is disappointed. He is...

GLC03523.42.65

To his wife

"This is an awful lonesome and lazy life to live..." Sultry days and chilly nights; drilling. On receiving a letter from his abolitionist brother-in-law: "...I received a letter from Edwin..... He accuses me of lacking sympathy with the plan and...

GLC04558.094

to Brother

Is healthy and hopes he is too. Camped two miles from the city of Baltimore "on a little hill." There is a large railroad bridge that they have been guarding. Sent some letters and is wondering whether or not he has received them yet. The guards...

GLC08914.001

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 9, 1942. Pertains to rumors of where the Ninth Division is likely to be deployed.

GLC09662.160

to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M. Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 19, 1941. Pertains to the process of requesting to go on furlough.

GLC09662.007

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 26, 1942. Pertains to visiting Clinton, North Carolina and inquires about family friends.

GLC09662.172

to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that he is greatly relieved to hear from her as it has been over two weeks since her last letter. States that they have just received orders to march to North Carolina. There they are to reinforce General John G. Foster. He has...

GLC03523.13.078

to Norm Dujkya

One undated letter addressed to Norm Dujka. Has been awarded the "Expert Infantry Badge." Colonel will give pin during a ceremony. Announces that he will be going to Hawaii in January for more training. Sends his best to Stugis.

GLC09751.03

[Confirmation of payment]

Du Pont writes, "I am paid up to the Old paper to Dec 5th/64." Thanks the recipient for a previous letter, and promises to write again soon.

GLC02878.04.04

to Mary Magie

The regiment has moved to Louisville. He and a few other officers have taken possession of a building to use as their quarters. The contraband cook is practicing his spelling. He received a letter detailing Eddy's illness. He wants his son...

GLC05241.07

to Father

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there is less sickness than at any other time among the company. General "Oglesbee" visited the hospital, and Doctor Humphrey was appointed assistant surgeon. Wolcott's mother urged him to get a discharge, but he is not...

GLC00653.11.33

to his wife

Comments on the weather. Reports some benefits he has received. Describes the food he has been eating. Remembers the Battle of Raymond. Anxiously waits for the mail. Finishes the letter on Saturday morning, 14 May, noting that the fleet arrived...

GLC05981.44

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 13, 1943. Robert is preparing to leave Camp Forrest in the next week for maneuvers. He includes his new address and is still hoping for furlough. Signed "Bob."Written at Camp...

GLC09611.056

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated September 23, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in Europe and her approaching to visit to his family Boston.

GLC09662.616

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated November 5, 1944. Pertains to the document circulating on the history of the Ninth Division and returning to Belgium.

GLC09662.629

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated December 3, 1944. Remarks on her clever writing and that he's enjoyed each book that she has sent him.

GLC09662.639

to Grier Maitland

Reports to his brother from "Camp on Cowan's Plantation," telling him "A more beautiful morning never dawned in the state of Miss. than this..." Mentions they received marching orders but they do not know where they are heading. Continues the...

GLC03523.10.111

to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. He discusses battles or skirmishes in New York but it is not clear which ones because the letter is incomplete and not dated. He reports on how many wounded or killed on each side. States that...

GLC01450.056.09

to Richard W. Hutson

Discusses letter he received from his brother. Is concerned about movements forced on his family in order to escape union troops, as well as the defense of their homes. Charles was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War...

GLC08165.67

to Mother

He explains that he is traveling down-river and requisitioning wood. He says that they are taking wood from southern civilians and in the letter mentions Fort Henry. Written from Savannah, Tennessee and Shanta, Ohio.

GLC00066.071

to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated June 1, 1966. Pertains to her emotional state. When she thinks of "us...everything sweet just flows through me and I cry." She mentions their friend Betty Lapore who has recently had a...

GLC09606.14

to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 28, 1976. Pertains to the "Selling Skills" program is enrolled in. He remarks that his and Roseann's stock has earned them one hundred dollars and suggests it may be best to sell...

GLC09606.27

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor acknowledges a letter from March 8 that he received. He comments again on the weather and the general review of the troops. He makes a few disparaging comments about boys who would not come unless drafted, but on the subject of such a...

GLC03791.005

to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Discusses his and other soldiers' requests for a discharge. Notes they have most of the officers signature on a petition and their lawyer is still waiting to hear from Washington. Comments they should know...

GLC03523.52.37

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to purchase Ephraim Reynolds's farm

Dakin writes that the bearer of the letter desires to purchase Ephraim Reynolds's farm on the Manor of Livingston, and may be relied upon to make all necessary payments in a responsible manner.

GLC03107.03316

to Tony Yuliano

One letter addressed to Tony Yuliano from Rose Slunski dated February 8, 1944. Thanks him for her Valentine's Day card and expresses that she wishes she had sent him a Christmas card earlier.

GLC09903.12

to George Eldridge

Regarding: Hardships and suffering of military life, poor mail delivery as he does not receive letters sent from home very often and vice versa, and an anecdote about a young boy originally a Yankee [from New Jersey] who joined the regiment after the...

GLC01896.048

to Marcia

One letter addressed to Marcia from Warren Schwartz dated October 12, 1941. Pertains to his cousin Warren Abrams visiting him near the base.

GLC09662.096

to William Bingham and William Duer

Pages one-three contain a letter to William Bingham. Page 4 has a letter to William Duer. There is only one signature, at the end of the Duer letter. Describes his trip to Elizabethtown. Tells Bingham that Mr. Baucel, the agent to Monsieur D...

GLC02437.05937

to Nancy

Herbert writes Nancy that he thinks of her and is always waiting to hear from her. He received her letter which made him very happy, especially because of his presence at the "depressing place" where he is stationed. He is glad she likes the watch he...

GLC09600.19.02

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

Incomplete letter from Mary to her 14-year-old brother Frank. References a "little letter" that Frank wrote to her. Writes about her life at school. Says most days are alike and comfortable. Asks him how "the Academy" is going. Asks for an update on...

GLC00686.03

to Richard Waldron

A personal letter from the Royal Governor of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Has received his letter. Hopes to go to Derry. In spite of the bad road, plans to go to Haverhill on Friday and "shall order Gilman to meet me on the line with one good...

GLC02468.02

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Thanks him for his recent letter, as well as his kindness and friendship. Discusses how he would like to meet or surpass expectations in his job, especially by enforcing discipline among his troops. Tries to explain why he might have a bad...

GLC02437.05466

to Alida McParlin

A short letter to his wife, saying he will write more later. Indicates he will be going out to the 5th Corps in the morning. Notes his good health. On the verso is Dr. McParlin's title and office, indicating the stationery was for official...

GLC02649.14