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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Charlie P. Frank to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 10, 1946.

GLC09611.550

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Charlie P. Frank to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 22, 1946.

GLC09611.553

to Father

Charles Pearce writes about politics and party division in his letter to his father.

GLC00066.115

to Benjamin Shute

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Requests Shute informs the people that Knox will remain in Thomaston, Maine until the first of August to provide the settlers with their deeds. A portion of the letter, including Knox's...

GLC02437.07601

to George Ulmer

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox handwriting. Notes men have been sent out to assist the surveyors. Stresses the importance of Ulmer summoning all the witnesses to be at the Supreme Court. Knox's signature has been clipped from the...

GLC02437.07617

to John Porteous

Letter of introduction and request for assistance for two traveling men.

GLC02450.07

to Richard Rush

Adams in retirement to Rush as Attorney General. Written from "Montezillo," a playful reference to Adams' own home in Quincy, Massachusetts. References Rush's letter of 29 September 1816. In that letter Rush related a story about a horseback...

GLC05573

to Mother

Letter is completely faded.

GLC00653.11.22

to Robert Livingston re: news of Livingston's son Robert

William writes with an update on Robert's schooling. Firstly, William requests that Robert write to him, as William had received no letter from his brother other than that which accompanied Robert to Scotland. William proceeds to discuss the matter...

GLC03107.00563

to James Madison re: proposes correspondence, military news

In the letter, Edmund Pendleton proposes to Madison that they should exchange correspondence while Madison serves in Congress. "The rites of [political] friendship." He passes along news of military actions in the South. It mentions General Gates'...

GLC00099.046

to S. Clark Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to S. Clark Allison dated October 1863.

GLC03523.24.068

to James Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to James Allison dated October 1, 1864.

GLC03523.24.106

to Bruce Elmore

A letter from his brother. He talks about shelling corn and school which he feels has done him a great deal of good.

GLC06588.322

to: George M. Morris.

Charles received Elizabeth's letter and was glad to hear from George. He would like to know if Jesse is in camp.

GLC06451.002

to Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated May 31, 1865. Mentions pursuit of Jefferson Davis.

GLC03523.24.122

to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated Fort Totten, July 14, 1864.

GLC06359.12

to Norm Dujkya

One undated letter addressed to Norm Dujka. Asking for Dujka to get his wallet back from "Corky" and get it to his mother. Needs it for license and social security card. Part of letter torn off.

GLC09751.02

to Parents

It has been impossible for him to write since he sent his last letter. Does not even know if his last letters reached them. "It has been march, dig, and fight all the time." Has crossed the Pamunkey River and engaged the Rebels on the other side. Is...

GLC09355.067

to Nancy E. Jones

He is still with the battery. Mr. Shorter will hand deliver the letter and tell her more in person.

GLC02739.055

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses deep love for her constant support. Mentions the capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Anticipates a battle under the leadership Union General Ambrose E. Burnside. Comments that Union...

GLC03523.20.07

to A. P Kessler

Writes to his father from camp. Complains about enlisting in the army and what a mistake it was. Writes, "I will loose the Best part of my life By staying in this Hellish place of Discontent…" Discusses the war and how he does not believe it will...

GLC03523.52.73

to the board of visitors of William & Mary College

Recommendation for Alfriend to the vacant chair of Belle-Lettres. Signed by eight professors.

GLC05344.05.05

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Fears that his previous two letters mistakenly direct to Cheat Mountain. Describes sowing and harvesting activities at home. Mentions the previous day's election, an observes that "this war has made 'strange bedfellows.'" Includes a brief note in a...

GLC07687.108

to unknown

Letter of recommendation for Captain William S. Walker.

GLC02081

His excellency General Washington's last legacy

A printing in four columns containing Washington's "Circular letter" from Newburgh regarding his resignation as commander-in-chief and discusses the establishment of a stronger government for the United States. Washington wanted a stronger Congress...

GLC06561

to Sarah Ogden

Notes he received her letter. Says he does not remember "Zidens," but thinks that he would recognize him if he saw him. Believes those who participated in the Confederate army will be heavily punished. Reports that there is a lot of discontent...

GLC06559.094

to Lt. Col. Clark

A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone who will be coming to take care of her husband.

GLC02182.32

to Oscar Calkins

One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from Clarence Calkins dated Petersburg, July 18, 1864.

GLC03766.06

to Levi Lincoln

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. The docket, also in Knox's hand, says that a copy of this draft was never sent to Lincoln, but a later version, dated 9 May, was sent, and no copy was retained of that. Writes that he...

GLC02437.06712

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A combination thank you, and update letter. It starts by saying that General Hanst has not taken over the Collection Office, and as a result Osboron has been unable to take the post as his deputy. Osboron continues to writ that he thanks the senator...

GLC09400.103

to Francois Marie, comte de Aboville

Reflects on his friendship with Aboville and relations between France and America: "... I wish those connections may be strongly cemented and that the two nations may remain in a perpetual alliance strengthened by all possible good offices."...

GLC02437.03024

to Oliver Pollock

States that upon receiving Pollock's previous letter, he was engaged in a business meeting with the director of the Potomac Company at Shenandoah Falls, Virginia. Declines Pollock's request for recommendation to Esteban Rodriguez Miro y Sabater, the...

GLC05454

to William Knox

Wishes William an agreeable voyage and prosperous return. Asks him to recommend their firm to his friends in America. Requests him to deliver a letter.

GLC02437.05549

to Henry Knox

Writes that she received his last letter. Discusses her social engagements for the week and provides an update on how their children are faring.

GLC02437.07854

to Joseph Gales, Jr.

In his letter, John Marshall complains about the delivery of the newspaper. Expresses sadness over the prospect of Gales' "Register of Debates" ceasing publication.

GLC00496.196

to William McBlair

Discussing events at Saint Helena since McBlair left. A friendly letter, sent via Captain Goodridge of the U.S.S. "Hazard." Name of the signer is illegible.

GLC00722.69

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letters of recommendation for Thomas S. Reid

GLC09400.434

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had lunch with Ruth and Lillian, and refers to letters she has received from Moe.

GLC09414.0470

to Sidney Diamond

Letter written from the publicity director of the Congress of Industrial Organizations in response to a letter that Diamond had written on July 2. The letter answers some of Diamond's questions pertaining to membership of CIO unions, postwar plans...

GLC09120.458

to Albert S. Pratt

Letter written from Camp, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry. "Saturday is my birth day 27 years old."

GLC01003.03.08

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from unknown to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 19, 1946. Signed "Your Nefu"

GLC09611.556

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from unknown to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 13, 1946. Signed "Your Baby"

GLC09611.557

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One undated letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff.

GLC09611.588

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of recommendation for someone for the position of Purser of the freight building.

GLC02437.06997

to Libbie Elmore

There was another fight in the vicinity between Sherman's corps. and the Rebels. They came out the winner. Letter is very faded.

GLC06588.057

to Libbie Elmore

The forefinger of his right hand is sore and he cannot use it to write. Therefore most of the letter is illegible

GLC06588.159

to Oscar Calkins

One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from Clarence Calkins dated Camp of the 58th Regiment, Near Alexandria, Va., June 8, 1865.

GLC03766.18

to Oscar Calkins

One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from Clarence Calkins dated Camp of the 58th Regiment, Near Alexandria, Va., June 18, 1865.

GLC03766.22

to Anzolette Pendleton [Fragment]

Describes the destruction of Fredericksburg. Opening pages are missing. Note on top of letter states it was written 3 April 1863 to his mother, but it is a separate letter from GLC03075.01.

GLC03075.05

to Father

No news. A large mail came but there was nothing from his father. He will write another letter later.

GLC07705.030