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to Pa

One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated April 25, 1861. Mentions Catholic services and that he hadn't been invited to a wedding. Henry discusses his impressions of a Catholic mass he attended, and goes into some detail about...

GLC00653.01.02

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated July 14, 1941. Pertains to training. Also mentions President Franklin Roosevelt's proposal to extend draftees for another year in service. Schwartz asserts that most men are writing in...

GLC09662.043

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated August 14, 1941. Pertains to updates of life on the base; receiving care packages; attempting to go on furlough and gives mention of a law that did not pass through Congress.

GLC09662.066

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated August 27, 1941. Pertains to learning French, sending them a copy of Ernest Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls," with Marcia and Warren Abrams and being able to take another furlough...

GLC09662.074

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Has received George's letter. Berates George for sending him the wrong description of the geography he needed for school. Corrects the grammar of his letter. Is glad to hear...

GLC02300.19

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 8, 1969. Included with the letter is a Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey.

GLC09626.06

to Henry Jackson

Copy. Contains two letters to Jackson from Flint, written on the same date. As Colonel [William] Duer has recently become insolvent, Flint tries to plan ways to raise the money he owes for their business arrangements, particularly regarding their...

GLC02437.05394

to Rufus Lincoln [incomplete]

Undated, circa date inferred from other letters in the collection. Note in pencil in different hand says page 13 is the last, but it is missing here. Pages numbered 5-12 so beginning and end of letter are missing. After escaping to New Jersey...

GLC03849.08

to Lucy Flucker Knox

References receiving two of Lucy's letters. Has enclosed a letter for Henry Jackson Knox (not included). Does not have a complaint about her leaving on Wednesday, just wants her to be happy and comfortable. Does not believe it prudent to go into...

GLC02437.05962

to his family

Writes that he has been enjoying the luxuries of living in the mansion. Reports that pay for the regiment will be delayed due to a mix-up with muster rolls. The letter is written on the back of a an accounting blank which contains spaces for...

GLC03603.168

to Mother and Dad

One typed letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated March 6, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions that Sergeant Butler had contracted syphilis and that he would likely be able to visit over Passover.

GLC09662.201

to Samuel Breck

Secretary of War Knox's letter of introduction on behalf of Messrs. Cazenove and [Linctlair], both from Amsterdam. Mr. Cazenove is of "respectable character" and Mr. [Linctlair] is "attached to the Navy of the United Netherlands."

GLC02437.04722

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated December 6, 1942. Pertains to missing her and recounting the last day he saw her. Also provides suggestions to maintain a relationship with his family members.

GLC09662.362

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses the origins of Heineken beer. He also describes the beauty of the moon, and says he does not think it strange that she feels closer to him now.

GLC09414.1160

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe takes it for granted sometimes that they are of the same mind, and talks about the moon. He hints at the possibility of a furlough in the distant future. He is glad that Sam got that teaching job

GLC09414.0950

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he enjoys thinking of her "more than contemplation of any thing or person." He then describes his company commander, who is "a stickler for having things done his way".

GLC09120.298

to Estelle Spero

Diamond continues to describe his abode to Estelle. Sidney also instructs Estelle to save him a "corner of [her] mind and when [he] come[s] home [they] can oil it up, take of [sic.] the mist, dust it off and [they'll] [illegible] the same as always...

GLC09120.181

to Henry Knox

Notes this letter will be delivered by Major Samuel Gatchell. Tells Knox that Gatchell is interested in an appointment to one of the cutters ordered by Congress. Attests to Gatchell's "reputation and honor."

GLC02437.04796

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just returned from Winchester where he took two fellow soldiers and acted as a guide this time. Upon his return, received a letter from Hilda Selm. He also reports meeting a friendly Englishman in a cathedral.

GLC09414.1004

to James W. Head [incomplete]

Informs Head he made the necessary arrangements to his regiment. Mentions he can produce 250 men on a short notice. Expresses his desire to have the business with the insurgents in the back settlement (likely part of the Waldo patent) taken care of...

GLC02437.07562

to William Knox [incomplete]

Answers Williams questions from a previous letter. First says his effects are stored in Springfield. Next discusses the lease on his store. Advises William on what clothes and other goods he will need to procure for Henry. Lastly says that he...

GLC02437.00571

to William Tudor

Thanks him for his recent letter, which contained information on Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom's desire to purchase land in Maine. Also acknowledges the benefits of Mr. Russell's involvement with the purchase. Hopes Tudor will continue assisting them...

GLC02437.05290

to John S. Goold [incomplete]

Writes to his father from camp near Sharpsburg, Maryland. Thanks his mother and father for writing and for sending papers. Gives an update on his brother Theodore's health, which is improving, although his is still weak and in the hospital tent...

GLC03523.05.01

to Bill (Love)

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated June 8, 1966. Pertains to an evening out which involved dinner and bingo. She writes she missed the second Charlie Brown special. A commercial, directed by her brother Jack, was to air...

GLC09606.15

[Invoice of goods]

Lists books on a variety of subjects to be shipped to Boston for Henry Knox. Includes books on architecture, animals, spelling books, letters, dictionaries, novels, lectures and others.

GLC02437.08330

to Lodema

Sent a box this morning containing his overcoat and pants. The coat with red lining and the two shirts are Sanford Ticknor's. Writes that "one package of letters belongs to Carter of Brimfield, Ohio which he sends home." The shells, books, cap all...

GLC02596.13

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Sylvia should type all her letters as he has to strain to read them. He requests that she send him some sweets.

GLC09414.0815

to R. West

Says he arrived at Charleston on 11 July and that the attack on the city started on the 10th. Reports Union forces have taken all of Morris Island except Fort Wagner. Describes the situation around Fort Wagner. Says the navy might have to land some...

GLC03836.52

to Emily Tuell

Writes to his sister about his trip to St. Michel and St. Malo and his upcoming return to the states. Wonders why he has not received any letters from the family in the six months he has been abroad. Mentions his epistolary relationship with Hazel...

GLC07810.098

to parents

Letter came last night and the box came the day before. Before then, there had not been any mail for 4 days, so when the call to "fall in for mail" came, the entire company was very excited. Lampoons the idea of the high-class, "high minded and noble...

GLC09355.040

to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife, "how I do want to se you once more if the lord so wills that I can and my children to for I have got tired of this war is ever a fellow was in this world for they hant but a few left for duty in the regement and grow less every...

GLC03523.11.15

to sister

This letter is printed on the second half of the attendance sheet titled "Consolidated Morning Report." He is replying to his sister's letter from the 11th. He is glad to hear that his cousin Frank got home alright. He hopes they enjoy Christmas at...

GLC00653.22.09

to Richard Singer

One letter addressed to Richard Singer from his mother dated November 16, 1945. Mentions going back to work, a shop employee's son who could not pass the test to join the Navy or the Marines, and gives updates on the weather.

GLC09903.49

to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

Writes his father a belated birthday letter from Camp Dix, New Jersey. Describes his return to the states and his daily activities. Adds that he will be sending a parcel with his belongings. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead....

GLC07810.058

to Henry Knox

Delivers this letter to Knox via Van Slyck whom he recommends to Knox. Comments that his social activities have declined since the Knoxes left for Philadelphia. Asks Knox to send him the "obligatory paper relative to the St. Lawrence lands."

GLC02437.04839

to Mom, Dad, and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated October 14, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions that the service is running out of volunteers and they are likely to draft younger men.

GLC09662.348

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated November 3, 1942. Pertains to how much he can be unnecessarily mean to her from time to time and that this is a habit he hadn't realized he needed to break.

GLC09662.354

to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 28, 1976. Mentions the cost of food, comparing his cooking to Roseann's, and watching hockey. Explains that the selling skills program for the securities industry that he has...

GLC09606.28

to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 8, 1976. Bill writes that he left late from his visit to Bernie's, causing him to miss his train. Today he attended Mass with his mother, Norm, Kathye and John and then went to...

GLC09606.37

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He has some time to "scratch off a few lines between missions." The mail has been coming regularly, which he is grateful for. He heard from Jim who is working hard at Parris Island and is anxious to hear form Don. He also...

GLC09620.148

to sister Kate

Letter is entitled "My Christmas gift to Kate". Describes his walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Christmas shopping season. Visits the navy yard and barracks with his friend Russ and remarks that Uncle Sam does not consider Christmas a...

GLC02016.002

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Edna Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 6, 1943. His aunt Edna apologizes for not writing. She suggests that he is lucky he in not married and recounts gossip about a relatives wife that "goes out" while he is gone and how...

GLC09611.106

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 1, 1943. On his recent fight with Dotty, he notes "Some guy wrote 'Dottie' & told her a few untruths & caused trouble - trouble for everybody! But everything's cleaned up. He...

GLC09611.041

to Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Mary and Donald Lawyer dated February 7, 1968. Handy addresses them as his mother-in-law and father-in-law and writes that he received his glasses in a package from Jim. He asks them to wait on sending his camera...

GLC09908.12

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his sister from camp. Mentions that he sent $50 home. Writes that they are building breastworks in case General John Hood attacks them. Comments that the general will receive a warm reception if he attacks for they have a large force of...

GLC03523.32.40

to Lydia A. Bishoff

He arrived safely at 11 o'clock. He wishes he were home to have a talk with Nelly, and wants Bishoff to tell Elenor Heckert that John Deets arrived safely, but has to go on guard tomorrow. He heard that they caught the horse thief at home and would...

GLC03523.40.22

to Henry Knox

Signature has been cut from the letter, but Colonel [Hugh] Hughes's name appears in the docket (though apparently the letter was received and responded to by a colleague). Writes, "Your letter of the fourth current to Colonel Hughes I had the honour...

GLC02437.01581

to Wallace J. Ford

Garfield discusses mustering the men under his command in the 42nd Ohio Volunteers into service. Indicates he will contact the governor about an appointment for Ford. Comments on a horse and sending measurements for uniforms. Letter written at Camp...

GLC01112

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A recommendation letter to Senator Bruce mentioning Mr. Ino Fuller who wants to be employed as a rail agent. Since another train is being added for the mail service.

GLC09400.016

to Montgomery C. Meigs

Copy of a letter written by Ingalls, Brigadier General and Chief Quartermaster of the Armies operating against Richmond, to Major General Meigs, U.S. Army Quartermaster General, to add to his annual report a commendation for the Medical Department...

GLC02649.17