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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Still no word on when he will be "crewed up," and now everyone is required to be on post by 1AM. They have them in school from 8-5PM and it's a "complete farce." After class they head to town for a good meal, and a movie or...

GLC09620.060

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Writes that he's glad "Alderbrook" was a huge success and that the "Navy situation has come to a head," as his father can truly get a break. As he mentioned on the phone, "not for repeition," he'll be leaving March Field to...

GLC09620.098

to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his letter. Writes, "By the contents of Mr. Macomb's, friendly letter, I am convinced, how wrong and presumptuous I was, in my former letter to you, to desire you to write to so many gentlemen, and to take so much trouble for a man...

GLC02437.03410

to Bell Wharton

Complains about the lack of letters from home, "...I thought I was forgotten by them at home and you too." Says he doesn't like the tone of her recent letter, "...your speaking of the love you had for me you said it in such a light way, that there...

GLC03523.10.150

to Bell Wharton

"Headquarters District of Memphis..." is printed at the top of the letter. Reports on a conversation with a friend where he said, "I had a girl at home whom my hopes for happiness in the future were centered." States Union General Napoleon J.T. Dana...

GLC03523.10.148

to William Knox

Consists of two letters. The first, sent 20 July 1785, is marked as a copy. In the letter, Killingley, Green, & Son congratulate William Knox on his restored health and his planned return to America. They express assurance that William will pay...

GLC02437.03166

to John Hill

A letter from M Hester to John Hill, about writing a recommendation for Hester's wife Connie and forwarding it to Senator Bruce.Also contained with GLC09400.022, a letter from John Hill to Senator Bruce asking for his help in securing a position for...

GLC09400.021

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to specific letters.

GLC09414.0395

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0265

to Charley

[to his son, Charley Bettes] No date on the letter, date is from the envelope (presumably the same envelope as letter #9). Charley was very anxious to get a letter from his father. Wants Charley to be a good boy and help his mother by bringing in...

GLC02596.10

to George F. Morse

struggling business, gratitude for Morse's letters, and expressions of piety and faith.

GLC02180.16

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is getting used to working until 5pm again, refers to Mother, and responds to his letters.

GLC09414.0357

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone and Don Stone.

Addressed to "All." Brief note stating he went to the beach again in Galveston, but remembered to put on Skol [sunscreen] so he wouldn't "crisp again."

"Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 10, 1943.
Postcard image is "Galveston's...

GLC09620.025

to Clara M. Miller

re: Finally received bunch of letter from her. Letting her informed, that when he received all the letters. Discusses some downside and upside about he came to Alaska. Asking what is going on in St. Louise, and letting her know what is going on Nome...

GLC05755.029

to Norm Dujkya

One letter dated July 30, 1963 from Tony. Nancy Zeomeks won't respond to his letters. Requests that his [playing] cards be returned to him. Details the distance that the weapons he trains with can fire at. Claims that he would have killed a black boy...

GLC09751.06

to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Writes a quick "thank you" for a generous check from his father. Dropped two more bombs since he last wrote, and passed his "64" [physical], even though his eyes were considerably weaker this time around. Training is exhausting...

GLC09620.042

to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A letter focusing on his father's birthday. There was a slight change to the date, but he wanted to make sure his father knew he would celebrating in spirit and hopes that the next year will be happier than this past one.

The...

GLC09620.030

to Henry Jackson Knox [incomplete]

Appears to be fragments of two different letters, written by different people. The first letter, written by an unknown author, to an unknown recipient appears to be 2 pages, with the second part of the letter on the third page. Discusses the...

GLC02437.09993

To his wife

Waiting for letters, rumors of peace propositions, visiting capitol building, rations.

GLC04558.004

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." "Just a note to say that all goes well." Writes that he received the ring and pictures he asked for and enclosed the $3.00 [not included] he owed them for the ring. Asks for a copy the photo of him they ordered.

"All hell...

GLC09620.061

to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, and Jim Stone

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, + Jim." All goes well at "Pineapple Paradise." He's flown several times, only short missions so far. Life isn't too bad, except there's very little entertainment. They get a pass every two weeks or so, and most people go...

GLC09620.118

to John Reeser

Complains how long it takes Reeser to answer his letters. Writes about burying a man at the hospital. Says that there was "a old ded horse laying close beside me and the smell of him would kill rats." Tells of a conversation that he had with his...

GLC03523.43.23

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Mentions a phone call they had earlier that day. He apologizes for the late letter he wrote "last Saturday" (GLC9620.014). He hopes it will arrive shortly. Complains that he is one of twenty-five men left in this "god...

GLC09620.015

to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M.J. Norris dated September 26, 1945. Thanks him for replying to her letters. Mentions watching a movie, "Marriage is a Private Affair." Wishes him to return safely and not to be shipped off to Tokyo...

GLC09903.44

to Thomas W. Thayer

3 letters- tells Louise not be anxious about William...

GLC02744.224

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Bess, then responds to his letters.

GLC09414.0459

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad, and responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0321

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, November 1, 1950 addressed to his wife, "My Dear Sweet Darling." Describes life on base. Thanks her for the delivered package and several letters. Pemberton describes the rolls of film that he would be sending to her, consists of...

GLC09598.03

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe finally received some letters from Sylvia. He writes that Frank and Harry didn't get a promotion. He also notes that Frank's family was glad to receive her call, and that Joe and Abe send their thanks and plan to write her a letter. He also...

GLC09414.0750

to his wife

Written from camp near Savannah. He has received a few letters. Hopes to be home by January. Includes a weather report.

GLC05981.55

to Eliza Cook

Tells Eliza that he wrote her four days ago and "sent the letter off by a very uncertain carrier but hope you will get it. I now regret not having retained it until the present as I have a most excellent opportunity to transmit letters." A friend...

GLC02570.66

to Selina

In the letter, Henry Pearce discusses Lincoln's assassination. Signed "W.H." Later handwritten note attributes letter to Henry.

GLC00066.150

to Nancy E. Jones

Instructions for directing letters. Written at Camp Terry.

GLC02739.005

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Brief note to say he was "as red as a lobster" from a day trip to the beach. It was a good break from the routine of training.

"Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 4, 1943.
Postcard image is "Beach Front...

GLC09620.024

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He opens the letter apologizing for having not written for a while, as they just pulled in and have been extremely busy. The field is set up nicely, it's hard to get around as it is "so darn big." Living conditions are ok...

GLC09620.065.02

to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated March 6, 1943. Pertains to his previous letter, receiving letters from her and updates of his family. Also mentions that they receive censored British news.

GLC09662.377

to F. W. Stuart.

His ink ran out while he was writing the letter. Explained what was on a letter he received. An accident that happened.

GLC06268.08

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." He thanks them for keeping their "pens in action," as he received a lot of mail from his family. He doesn't want to stop living like a human being. He keeps bumping into friends from college and from school. He received a letter...

GLC09620.126

To Ardena Mae Fouts

A "Good Luck" chain letter. The letter stipulates that it and four other copies must be sent out, or the the receiver of the letter will have bad luck. It reads, "The one who breaks this chain will have bad luck. Don't keep this letter. It must be in...

GLC09569.01

to Parents

Finally got a letter from them last night. Does not know if they have gotten his other letters; they had not received any when they wrote their most recent letter. Manson [Munyan] died a week ago at Fredericksburg. "I think we will have a big fight...

GLC09355.068

to his mother

Contains two letters. The first is undated, by George Armstrong, written to his mother from Port Hudson, Louisiana. Encloses a piece of a rebel flag that he acquired from a Confederate gun boat (not present). The second, on verso, is dated 29...

GLC02157.08

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Not signed, but handwriting matches previous signed letters by Anna. Refers to receiving Henry's previous letter.

GLC03523.21.39

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Time 9:15 P.M. Augsberger sends his love to Ardena and hopes this letter finds her in the best of health. He reports that he is fine but would be a lot better if he could receive a letter from you. He wishes that "the mail service would get better as...

GLC09569.56

to Estelle Spero

Incomplete letter. Explains that multiple use of punctuation marks is due to his "engaged to be engaged" status. Wishes Estelle luck in her upcoming exams. Starts to describe his dream date. Written at Edgewood Arsenal

GLC09120.027

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." "Busy as heck with tests." Completed two classes with flying colors and now has time to focus more on physics, which lasts as long as preflight training. Mentions that he is jealous that Don got to go home for a few days...

GLC09620.027

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that they are going to get paid today and that he plans to send her $100. He later mentions that something was wrong with his pay so he is only sending $65 but will work it out and send...

GLC09626.17

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone.

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." The first week of classes is over and they have a day off to spend at the beach. There's a "lovely officers club" right on the beach with an "attractive snack bar" and other perks. He found a college register as well and...

GLC09620.123

to his mother

Writes from Camp Stanley. Pages 5-8 may go to another letter.

GLC06167.03

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her day and answers a few of his letters.

GLC09414.0254

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." The "X-mas" box arrived and he thanks his parents a "million" for the "swell selection of presents." He writes that New Years Eve will be filled with flying, school, and bomb training. Not how he would like to spend the...

GLC09620.073