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to Mildred Hilson and Edwin Hilson

Addressed to "Mildred + Eddie." He's intended to write them for some time, but he always seems to be busy "usually fixing up some contraption in his tent," or on a mission. He's flown a couple of missions so far and they haven't been too rough. His...

GLC09620.144

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

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, and Barry." A lengthy letter detailing the fifteen-hour work days they are subjected to. They are in class for most of the day, with lunch and dinner breaks, and an hour to themselves from 9:30-10:30 PM. The work is...

GLC09620.039

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 are extremely busy. The field is set up nicely, it's hard to get around as it is "so darn big." Living conditions are ok, as the...

GLC09620.065.01

to Mary M. Bogart [incomplete]

Writes to wife updating her on James, possibly a neighbor or friend from home, who is still sick. Asks that she write him more letters. Inquires how all the widows are getting on and tells her that "misary loves company and you must comfort each...

GLC03523.11.28

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about Sybil's upcoming wedding, and responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0638

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about her parents, and responds to letters.

GLC09414.0397

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.

GLC00066.078

to Mary Hughes

Keeping track of sent/received letters.

GLC02166.034

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to one of Sylvia's letters, saying it must have been lovely on the boardwalk and has received her kisses she wafted across the sea. He lets her know she is never out of his thoughts for more than a few moments.

GLC09414.0886

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Life is very routine as they finished classwork and have been on the range. Next week will be a course in "air to air firing." He's been living and eating like a king, but he knows it will come to end soon enough. He writes...

GLC09620.125

to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, Barry Marks, Ken Marks, and others

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, Barry, Ken + ." He apologizes for not writing, but he's been in the hospital for the past three weeks to have the plate in his leg removed as it had been bothering him at the high altitudes. He's been removed from...

GLC09620.080.02

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." There's litttle news from their "wayward son." The work is well worth it for the schooling, even if it's boring. Life is better here than the base they were at. The food is excellent and they have a beautiful officers club...

GLC09620.124

to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, James Stone, Barry Marks, and Ken Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, Barry, + Ken." He apologizes for the lapse of mail, but he is now the "proud possessor of a very impressive diploma" as school sped up massively, but he's done. He is now flying all the time, and the next time he...

GLC09620.127

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's been out of the hospital for a week, and went into LA illegally with his friends. One took them to Warner's and they saw Humphrey Bogart making a new movie. The army doesn't know what to do with him, but they'll...

GLC09620.087

to [John Page?] re: corresponding, question of soul, desire for secrecy

A very early letter, one of the earliest in private hands concerning questions of metaphysics. Young Jefferson says he will protect their secrecy by not signing (or addressing) the letter.

GLC04366

to [Rebecca Frick]

Updates his aunt on the letters he's written home. Writes that the weather is changing and becoming cooler. Reports the same news to his aunt as he does to his sister Anna in the previous letter. States that he could really use some gentian...

GLC02016.037

to brother

gratitude for the receipt of food and letters, report on camp life, and religious activities. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.05

to Father

Charles Pearce in his letter, comments on his illness.

GLC00066.118

To Ardena Mae Fouts

In the letter, Augsberger speaks about the first time he met Ardena. He says, "I wanted to kiss you the first time I saw you...the first time I saw you I fell in love with you." He also requests something of her. He writes, "Darling would you become...

GLC09569.36

to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for the brevity of his letter. He has absolutely nothing to write about.

GLC07705.370

to Bruce Elmore

She mentions their friends, Jim, Dick and Hettie. Her bees feature prominently in this letter.

GLC06588.219

to Richard H. Jackson

She says her mother has not received a reply from him two weeks despite having written four letters. She mentions Miss Mulligan.

GLC07705.253

to his mother

His return to the regiment with 100 new recruits from Alexandria. Thanks his mother and other family members for their letters.

GLC04662.015

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spent time with Bess and her brother. She then answers Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0609

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he enjoys Richard's letters. He is with his friend Charley and asks why he cannot get a furlough to come to New York.

GLC07705.302

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe answers Sylvia's letters, he thinks Pepi will continue to do what she feels like.

GLC09414.0601

to Gella Hecht

Addressed to "O'ma," his step-grandmother. Thanks her for a generous check. Writes briefly about the difficult classes, and drills that last from 5 AM to 5:30PM. Compares the weather to New York City in the middle of the season. Tells her the food is...

GLC09620.019

to ones at home

Mobile is visible from where they are now. There have been three wounded men but no losses. he got their letters.

GLC02173.41

to Comte de Moustier [in French]

Year inferred from similar letters. Letter discusses Lafayette's desire to visit America again. Lafayette writes that he is "impatient" to see again his American friends.

GLC03281.03

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." The class work is very difficult, physics and math are college courses taught in a very short amount of time. His squadron was surpised with an "open-post" where they could leave the base and many people left to go to...

GLC09620.018

to Father

This letter appears to be a rewritten version of the first letter, GLC03523.08.01, which was sent to his father.

GLC03523.08.02

to Miss Sue Johnston

The weather is unpleasant and he has not gotten much mail lately. In the future he says she should see an improvement in his letters.

GLC02167.34

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she has decided to take a vacation, and responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0403

to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, Barry Marks, Ken Marks, and others

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, Barry, Ken + ." He apologizes for not writing, but he's been in the hospital for the past three weeks to have the plate in his leg removed as it had been bothering him at the high altitudes. He's been removed from...

GLC09620.080.01

to Sarah Ogden

German language letter. English translation summarized in item GLC06559.113.

GLC06559.112

to his wife

He received her letter, detailing her flight from home. He also learned by reading someone else's letter that she and his aunt are going to go to "Halifax to Mr. Bruce's," but reasons that Cousin Ella must have been mistaken because she has not...

GLC06582.50

to Priscilla

In his letter, William Pearce discusses a federal law to reduce servants' salaries.

GLC00066.101

to Col. Lucien F. Burpee

Extract of letter. copy of 360 and 361.

GLC02744.372

to Lile Miller

Written from Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains that one of his fellow soldiers is spreading falsehoods, through letters, about others in the company.

GLC02155.030

to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents about having a relaxing Sunday answering letters. Reports having gotten letters from several family friends. Wonders how Harold is doing. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.

GLC07810.024

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Contains two letters. The first bears no apparent signature. The second letter is dated July 1701 and is signed by O.V. Swieten. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00612

Collection of Caleb C.E. Mortimer, 3rd regiment, Massachusetts, artillery [Decimalized .01-.23]

Mortimer was Lieutenant in the 3rd Massachusetts Artillery, covering action in the Peninsula campaign, skirmishing, casualties, picket duty at Yorktown, Hanover and New Bridge. One letter from 1861 describes capture of the "Steam gun." Most letters...

GLC01898

to wife

is currently on a regular detail, chopping wood for the mill. willl be reading the old letters he has received from her. would rather throw away a shirt than one of her letters.

GLC09315.26

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "My Dearest Joe." Expresses pleasure at receiving his letters. Complains news is scarce and it is difficult to write two letters a week with anything interesting to say. Reports she attended a "sing" at the Baptist Church. Informs a...

GLC03523.10.168

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says getting his letters always makes her feel better; but if he doesn't have the time, two letters a week is enough. Says she is feeling better and back to her old self. Comments on how Moe is now in charge of waking the other soldiers up...

GLC09414.0078

to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, Ken Marks, and Barry Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, Ken, and Barry." He is still plugging along with training, even as they now get up at 4:20AM and are flying by 6:00AM. His class is now at seventy men when they started with one hundred and five. Six more weeks and...

GLC09620.044.02

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that Fayetteville, N.C. is 8 miles away from Fort Bragg. He says he will not go to Fayetteville though because it's a mean place and he doesn't want to get in trouble. He says that it is colder here and very rainy. He has not yet...

GLC09581.03

to My Dear Cousin

Letter addressed "My Dear Cousin." Complains about the infrequency of her letters. Expresses sorrow for her poor health and scolds her not "...to undertake to get up dinners at your time of life...let the younger ones get up the dinners...you have...

GLC03523.10.196

to Elizabeth Smith

Envelope without letter. Post marked from Washington.

GLC04189.60

to Lucretia Bingham

He wrote a letter to George. Also discusses the weather. He tells her to direct her letters to "H. B. Bingham 2nd Co. Heavy Artillary [sic]. Capt. Niebuhr. Fort Warren, Boston Harbor. "

GLC03607.04