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to Larry

One letter addressed to Larry from Jack dated June 5, 1945. Written on United States Navy stationery. Gives updates on his training and weight. Also advises him to stay in school. Asks for $25.

GLC09903.31

To his wife

Worry of "calamity" at home; hopes for discharge next April 1st; sarcastically mentions letter of 1st Lt. of 114th NYS Vols. (unidentified); discusses current rations and how only cooks make cook food; comments that the food always causes digestive...

GLC04558.119

to Edwin E. Harris

One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from P.O. Harper dated Office Army Medical Board, Trans. Miss. Dept., Little Rock, Ark., November 6, 1862. Notifying him that he has passed his recent examination and will be reporting John M. Haden, Medical...

GLC03135.10.035

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

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes Christmas for everyone noting that David is especially happy. She also responds to Moe's letters and writes that she agrees with him in that she has "no sympathy for the Germans."

GLC09414.0474

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Wilmington, N.C., February 23, 1865. Pertains to a victory over the Confederate Army. Includes a printing of a poem entitled, "To the Loved Ones At Home."

GLC04559.044

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Tells of a dream he had that he was at home again and that the war was over, though expresses certainty that the end will come soon. Is waiting for orders to march any day. Talks of how much a soldier values a...

GLC02176.06

to Henry Knox

Marked "duplicate." Includes two letters from James Webber, both written from London. In the first letter, in a clerical hand, but initialed by Webber, written on September 7, 1785, Webber outlines his dealings with Knox's brother, William, whom he...

GLC02437.03188

to Henry A. Wise

To the governor of Virginia. Letter of introduction for William E. Jones in his effort to sell tents.

GLC02711.25

to Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Mary and Donald Lawyer dated February 1, 1968. Handy addresses them as his mother-in-law and father-in-law and writes that he has guard duty and won't be able to write the next night. He also mentions writing Dianne...

GLC09908.10

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from one of the girls of the family that hosted him and Jack in England. He also writes about his mother and how he admires her.

GLC09414.1185

to unknown

Recommending Mr. Cummings for pursership in the Navy. Bottom of page has an autograph note singed by John Appleton, also supporting Cummings. Letter may have been written to Appleton.

GLC03468.07

to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 11, 1941. Describes frustration with decisions he has made in his life. Also mentions Naomi whom he may meet in Fayetteville.

GLC09662.003

to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a letter from Mr. William Hunt recommending Mr. John Patten for an appointment in the federal troops. Jackson is not acquainted with Patten but declares that he seems well-suited to be an officer. Reports that General [William] Hull...

GLC02437.05378

to Henry Knox

Writes that Martha Washington and Nellie Calvert Custis received letters from their husbands letting them know how they are and what is happening in the war. Chastises Henry for not writing. She misses their daughter Lucy, who was living in...

GLC02437.01230

to Nancy E. Jones and Elizabeth Jones

150,000 troops at Louisville with armies "a mile long and forty feet wide;" thanking Elizabeth Jones for being a good mother. With enclosed note to Nancy Jones, correcting a previous letter and the position of Gen. Hooker's corps.

GLC02739.016

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated November 21, 1941. Pertains to training and the next available time off he can take.

GLC09662.129

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated December 3, 1941. Describes going to a party in Raleigh with Naomi and other acquaintances.

GLC09662.137

to Mother

They had two killed and one wounded the other day. Letter includes rough sketch of the Rebels' movements.He includes a whole catalogue of items he wants his mother to send including handkerchiefs and socks.

GLC02743.20

to Thomas Pringle

Waugh, a reverend, writes to Pringle in Deptford, a township in London. In the first paragraph, which is struck, Waugh insists that Pringle meet Mrs. Gregory. He introduces Mr. Elliot, who bears this letter. Waugh hopes that Elliot will be useful in...

GLC00496.249

to a Virginia state assemblyman

Mentions a set of instructions for the assembly addressed to Thomas Roane and Thomas Coleman which are to be handed out in the county by John Warden. Also mentions a letter from Colonel Thomas Newton concerning the possession of the Cape Lands, ". ....

GLC00854

to Henry Knox

Visited Knox's house several times, but Knox was not home, thus Bourne decided to write this letter. Asks, on behalf of his mother, whether Knox could repay 250 dollars of the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker's debt, right away, as there is a great need for...

GLC02437.04201

to Sarah W. Hale

This letter is from Horatio Hale to his sister Sarah, written from Brazil. In the letter, he refers several time to Sarah's health, advising her to show "a degree of fortitude beyond most of your sex," because he thinks that positive thinking has a...

GLC08934.016

to Sebastian Bauman

Written by Major Shaw as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox to Major Bauman. Says that "Immediately on receipt of this letter Gen Knox desires you to set out in order to meet him at this place." Tells him to provide himself with clothes for...

GLC02437.01146

to his friends

Reports on his health and on the weather. Notes he received a letter from Mrs. Perot a few days ago and requests the addresses of some of the other women from the hospital. Informs Ogden that the rest of his regiment will return home by April to...

GLC06559.062

to Mom, Dad, and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated September 12, 1942. Wishes them a Happy New Year.

GLC09662.333

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated March 20, 1942. Pertains to visiting Naomi Hurwitz and the weather.

GLC09662.212

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated February 12, 1945. Describes the toll that the war has taken on him.

GLC09662.657

Correspondence to George Nichols about finances [Decimalized .01-.15]

Hincks spells his name as Hinks until GLC03212.12 when he begins to sign it Hincks. It also appears on the stationery printed as Hincks on GLC03212.12 and .14. Includes five other envelopes that are addressed to Nichols but do not have...

GLC03212

to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated November 14, 1957 from Kay Pemberton. Details her restless evenings, drinking several cups of coffee, cleaning, taking her clothes to the cleaners. She writes about machinery maintenance that cost $150, other daily errands, and...

GLC09609.02

to Mom, Dad, Grandma and Ruthie

One letter addressed to Eva, Ruth, and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated August 26, 1942. Pertains to working and living on the base.

GLC09662.321

to Mom, Dad, Grandma, Ruthie

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

GLC09662.351

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 1, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions visiting Clinton that past weekend.

GLC09662.269

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 9, 1942. Pertains to possibly getting a furlough in order to visit her in New York City.

GLC09662.254

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 12, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and possibility of moving to Durham.

GLC09662.282

to Henry Bromfield

Sally Bromfield's informal and funny letter to her brother. Says she received what she will call only a beginning of a letter from Livingston. Pokes fun at him when she says "I chearfully acquiese in your abrupt conclusion, as I am sure you must have...

GLC01450.803.03

to Cous and Marcia

One letter addressed to Warren and Marcia Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 8, 1941. Pertains to canteen guard duty and scheduling their visit to North Carolina.

GLC09662.025

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the English spring is beautiful. He comments that the typing in Sylvia's last letter is all over the place and wonders about her state of mind. He agrees that Mad was too outspoken with Paul.

GLC09414.1083

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated November 1, 1942. Pertains to working on the base and unpredictability of getting a weekend pass.

GLC09662.353

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 26, 1945. He received letters from them, June Walter, Florence Huber, Marguerite Graeff, and Mrs. Winemiller. He also received a church bulletin and...

GLC09611.407

to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. S. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated January 27, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Includes an untitled poem that Schwartz wrote.

GLC09662.173

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe claims he is too weak from the sun to write much. He received letters from Dave and Archie, and plans to read until it gets dark.

GLC09414.1084

to D. Miller

Letter of introduction of R.C. Root as Secretary of the Lebanon Springs (New York) Railroad Company to edit Miller's certificates on the consolidation agreement between Root's company and the B&R Railroad Company.

GLC02504.37

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe got a letter from Morris Brannerman. He feels sorry for Joe Ellis was detailed to clean the mess hall and is glad that as a T-4, he does not get such details anymore.

GLC09414.0760

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated March 19, 1944. Pertains to photographs he will be sending to her and remarking on his similar appearance to his cousin Tova.

GLC09662.555

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Currently in bivouac. Reports heavy fighting for the railroad last Saturday. the officers have kept their spirits up. He learned of a great victory involving Hancock. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.

not original letter

GLC02744.190

to Mrs. Winfield Willis

One letter addressed to Mrs. Winfield Willis from Frank J. Crawford dated July 26, 1944. Mentions meeting a soldier who is from Delaware and familiar with acquaintances of his. Also that he had a dentist appointment recently.

GLC09903.19

to John and Sophia Henry

Henry write to his parents from Camp Griffin. Informs them that he sent them a letter "...with my minature and a dollar in gold..." Reports he was on picket duty. States many men have shot their thumbs off.

GLC03523.07.04

to Henry Knox

Letter written by Lafayette to Major General Knox. Letter of introduction for Chevalier de [Lameth], whose brother was severely wounded in the attack on the redoubts at Yorktown. Asks that he be introduced to "our Brother officers."

GLC02437.01385

to his mother

Writes from camp Scott that his regiment has not been paid yet. He believes his brother George is not healthy enough to be a soldier. Discusses the condition of his clothing, says he gets along well with the other officers, and hopes that one day...

GLC04662.005