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to James Bridge

The first two pages of a longer letter, lacking signature. Writing a month after Bridge left Newburyport, Adams expresses sadness over their separation. Adams writes about a trip to Exeter, and a variety of social news. The letter ends as Adams...

GLC00958.06

to Edgar Mason

President Adams sends a copy of a letter from Edmund Gage to Massachusetts congressman Jeremiah Nelson (not included) to District Attorney Mason. Asks Mason to verify the claims in the letter; if they are true "Captain Gage and his vessel may both...

GLC04004

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Includes two letters, one addressed to Mrs. Lucy Knox, and one to her daughter, Miss Lucy Knox. In the first letter, to Mrs. Knox, he comments that he has tried to find out information about her family but was unable to; if he is able to visit...

GLC02437.01427

to Eliza Cook

Says he has just received all the letters Eliza has written him since he left. Says he just bought another mare for $300 "which I wish now I had to send you."

GLC02570.35

to Lucy Knox

Was happy to receive her last letter, though sounded as if she was in some distress; hopes the distress was simply that she missed him: "This implication I hope however is the consequence of an ardent affection. I am mortified that I have been so...

GLC02437.01391

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he delivered the goods to a Captain Killeran as requested. Includes a bill to Knox for the delivery on the second page of the letter.

GLC02437.07631

to Henry Knox

Brigham, Foster and Whitman, as Commissioners, have received Knox's letter. They will be happy to see Knox at Waldoborough on 18 October to hold a meeting.

GLC02437.07831

to James Madison

In the letter, Pendleton asks Madison's help in getting a Federal judgeship in Georgia for his nephew Nathaniel Pendleton. Also, states his qualifications and war service.

GLC00099.140

to Horace Greeley

Claims that the newspaper clamor over the terms of Confederate surrender, including slavery, would not have arisen had Lincoln not been assassinated. Fragment of a letter.

GLC05507

to John Dickinson

A response in draft form to Dickinson's previous letter, concerning her hopes that America confine its "lust for ornaments to the limits of their own ingenuity."

GLC01790.02

to Ulysses S. Grant

Lincoln writes to Grant prophesying Grant's victory. Very brief telegram: "I begin to see it. You will succeed. God bless you all." A very famous letter.

GLC01572

to Henry Knox

As a committee, Smith, Hill, Shepherd and Lenox enclose to Knox a "copy of our proposals for the contract" (not present). All four members signed the letter.

GLC02437.05370

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 9, 1944. Mentions that he is no longer on Kitchen Police duty. Much of the letter is difficult to read and the ink has faded.

GLC09611.386

to Henry Kessler

Writes to his brother from the battlefield. Complains about someone stealing his letters and the photograph of their mother. Describes shelling being fired above their heads. Reports his band is no longer playing and most of the members are...

GLC03523.52.56

Collection of Captain William Logan, "C" Co. PA 84th Infantry [Decimalized .01-.06]

A small collection of letters written by Captain William Logan to his wife, Sarah Logan (whom he often refers to as Sallie). They provide a detailed account of his brigade's journey, which is commanded by Generals Amiel Whipple and Samuel Carroll...

GLC03523.12

to Estelle Spero

Letter written after a visit from Estelle.

GLC09120.075

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated August 12, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and can't wait to see her. He responds to her updates on their friends and congratulates her on doing the dishes. He addresses...

GLC09908.38

to Father

Reports to his father from Camp Pierpont, mentioning that Union General Charles Stone has been rearrested and sent to Fort Lafayette. "The following are the charges brought against him. 1st For misbeavior at the Battle of Balls Bluff. 2nd For holding...

GLC03523.08.32

to Augusta Potter

One letter addressed to Augusta Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, February 4, 1863.

GLC03523.38.18

to Horace B. Potter

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, February 11, 1863.

GLC03523.38.20

to Horace B. Potter

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, March 1, 1863.

GLC03523.38.24

to Horace B. Potter

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, March 6, 1863.

GLC03523.38.25

to Son

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, May 19, 1863.

GLC03523.38.41

to Son

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, May 22, 1863.

GLC03523.38.42

to Son

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, May 28, 1863.

GLC03523.38.44

to Son

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, July 26, 1863.

GLC03523.38.56

to Father

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, September 24, 1863.

GLC03523.38.67

to Son

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, November 22, 1863.

GLC03523.38.75

from Jonathan Bunnell

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell dated Camp of the 121st N.Y. Vols., January 23, 1864.

GLC05195.134

to Horace B. Potter

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, March 18, 1863.

GLC03523.38.27

to Son

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, December 26, 1862.

GLC03523.38.81

to William Cavendish 4th Duke of Devonshire

Encloses a letter to Cavendish concerning the affairs in America and writes to inform him of what has been going on with the possible spy and intercepted letters. "Both these Letters being of the most dangerous Nature, the King ordered me to give...

GLC09054.21

to Miller A. Wright

Letter from a friend who is still in the military. There is a stamp on the first page of the letter that reads "Head-Quarters Sixth Division, Cavalry Corps, M. D. M." Miller is congratulated on his new life, and informed of what military life has...

GLC02691.11.091

to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated In the field near Harpers Ferry in West Virginia, August 9, 1864.

GLC06359.18

to Adelbert C. Page

One letter addressed to Adelbert C. Page from Enoch S. Page dated In the field about 20 miles from Harpers Ferry, September 7, 1864.

GLC06359.23

to his family

Writes of missing being able to stop in on his family in the evenings and how he will write letters again now that he is away. Notes that he is now with the 8th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.

GLC03603.255

to unknown

This letter seems to be missing the first page as there is no recipient, or date, and seems to start in the middle of a sentence.

GLC02915.79

to Allie

He learned by letter that his father has become an invalid. He talks of the various troubles associated with their father's illness. He tells Allie not undervalue letter writing, particularly when she is so gifted.

GLC02171.01

to Mr. Bogan [fragment] re: help with bail

Livingston "begs a favor" of Bogan and asks him to aid with his bail. A large portion of the letter, and most likely the signature, are missing due to a tear.

GLC03107.00764

to James Winchester re: procedures of court of inquiry

For conduct of resigned officers. The letter, dated "Nashville 23, May 15" should actually be dated 1815; Winchester responded on June 5, 1815, per the Andrew Jackson Papers

GLC06789.01

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business in relation to the Ohio Company and the western lands. Signature clipped, resulting in text loss of the first portion of the letter. Stamped "Boston."

GLC02437.03719

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about how nice the weather is, and refers to a letter of Moe's about English pastures.

GLC09414.0292

to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated Washing., Fort Totten, May 10, 1864.

GLC06359.02

to Lile Miller

Writes a depressing letter to his wife complaining about his inability to obtain a furlough and his lack of sleep.

GLC02155.089

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Thanks his mother for all her letters and wants to know how long it takes for his correspondence to reach Ohio. Asks about Harold and reports that he has not received any mail from him. Tells his mother that a Christmas package coupon was sent from...

GLC07810.027

to Edwin Harris

One letter addressed to Edwin Harris from J.C. Smith dated Smiths Grove, March 2, 1850. Sent as a reminder to Harris that he owes Smith money.

GLC03135.10.003

to Elizabeth Woodhouse

John Harvey Jr. writes a love letter to Elizabeth Woodhouse. Harvey apologizes for his "bouldness." Addressed to "My Dear friend E.W."

GLC00391.05

Postcard from Chicago Illinois

A un-mailed postcard that features a bright Greetings from Chicago, in which the word Chicago has different scenes from Chicago in the letters.

GLC09414.1641

to Richard H. Jackson

He includes a copy of a letter he received from a friend of his informing him of the safety of the money he sent earlier.

GLC07705.236

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Fort Bennett, Arlington Heights, September 20, 1862. Written at Fort Bennett

GLC03523.28.031