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to Sister and Brother

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell addressed to his brother and sister dated Camp of the 121st, March 11, 1864.

GLC05195.153

to Mother and Father

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., December 6, 1863.

GLC03523.38.77

to Father and Mother

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., December 29, 1863.

GLC03523.38.82

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 3, 1944. He updates them on the letters he received from them and June. He mentions that he had a photograph taken and it should be ready by the end...

GLC09611.348

to John Harvey, Jr.

Elizabeth Woodhouse writes a love letter to John Harvey, Jr. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.

GLC00391.03

to Margaret Harris

One letter to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Columbus, Texas, March 20, 1863.

GLC03135.10.049

to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth

One letter from George M. Eveleth to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth dated July 1864. Written in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia

GLC03857.34

to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated "on picket on the fort line, Virginia," July 9, 1864.

GLC06359.11

to Harriet Moore

References her previous letter. A playful letter in response to Harriet's account of a fair at home. Says their boring existence continues and that the only distraction is going fishing 7 or 8 miles outside of Charleston. Says that "The white troops...

GLC03836.65

to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Friend Joe" and thanks him for the recent letter. Reports on several parties he attended recently and comments he's "...having a grand time..." with all the women. Speculates on several relationships and whether they will marry...

GLC03523.10.119

to Sara

Writes about letters received and written. Describes the local landscape. Written on YMCA letterhead. JCM was a student sailor.

GLC07810.059

to R. West

References her latest letter. Says he lives in the "usual humdrum manner." Says the ship stays close to shore and he hunts on the beach. Says he has also been fishing. Says he has been praised by Admiral Dahlgren for his discovery of the channel at...

GLC03836.75

to unknown

The first few lines of the letter are faded and illegible. The letter is written on military stationary, printed at the top is "Eighty-Fourth Regiment, P.V. Col WM. G. Murray." The letter informs the recipient that a friend, Bill Cummings, was ill...

GLC03058.05

to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Wishes that his aunt would send him a five dollar bill in tomorrow's mail. Reports that he received a letter from John, whom with another company, is occupying a very dangerous position at...

GLC02016.022

to Parents

Does not know when he will be able to send his letters, for they are now over 50 miles from Harpers Ferry, the nearest supply station where he can send mail. His brigade was detached from the rest of the army and ordered to wait for the supply train...

GLC09355.084

to Mary

Describes the retreat through Maryland and Pennsylvania. Mentions the plentiful food. Describes the battle of Gettysburg & retreat. Written in pencil. May be missing conclusion. Author assumed based on letters of similar handwriting and content...

GLC02082.38

to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his last letter, and asks him to deliver an enclosed letter (not present) to Mrs. Swan and send the Swans his compliments. Discusses the fight against the insurgents: General [John] Brooks marched yesterday to support General...

GLC02437.03429

to Richard H. Jackson

This is a letter from the father of a friend of his who is also fighting in the war. He is glad that so far Richard and John have been spared.

GLC07705.315

to Elvira Winegar

He has had a bad cold for the last few days. He has not received a letter from her in a while. In a day or two, he expects to go to Mobile.

GLC01014.172

to his family

Writes from the "White House" that they are about to march to Fort Monroe 75-80 miles away and that his family should expect no letter for a few days.

GLC03603.247

to George Weedon

Recipient inferred from content. Encloses a letter, which he formerly intended to deliver, to congratulate Weedon following the British evacuation of Charleston. Major Edwards will deliver the letter. Notes that General Anthony Wayne took...

GLC06498.04

to Henry Wilson

Replies to a letter Wilson wrote when Garrison discontinued publication of the Liberator, his anti-slavery newspaper. Writes that he so values Wilson's letter, he will ask his children to preserve it with other valuable autographs and memorials....

GLC08888

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Near Scottsville, K.Y., June 24, 1863.

GLC04559.017

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Richmond, Va., Pemberton Castle, December 6, 1863.

GLC04559.023

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated April 6, 1865. Related to his rheumatism.

GLC04559.048

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses whether or not Estelle's letter had been censored.

GLC09120.484

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she received four letters from Moe. She also discusses saving money, mentions Esther, Max and Sammy Beeker.

GLC09414.0347

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated August 17, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and can't wait to see her. He is sad to hear that Bob and Terry broke up. He also mentions that he saw the U.S. Seventh Fleet...

GLC09908.40

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated October 25, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her. He hopes she is feeling better and wonders what she was sick from. He also mentions that there is only another 37 days until...

GLC09908.46

to Carrie

One undated letter addressed to Carrie from John.

GLC03957.59

to James Lovell

Recipient inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts. Wadsworth, pastor of the First Church at Danvers, thanks Lovell for his last letter. Congratulates him...

GLC01450.020.03

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Don Kovalic to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated April 8, 1945.

GLC09578.087.01

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Don Kovalic to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated July 1, 1945.

GLC09578.092

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Don Kovalic to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated October 14, 1945.

GLC09578.101

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 Henry Knox

Writes that he "presume[s] upon their early friendship" to introduce to Knox a Captain All, the bearer of this letter, who he has known for fourteen years. Knows him as a capable man well-suited to working on behalf of his country. Believes that in...

GLC02437.04186

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated In the field, 10 miles south of Marietta, Ga., July 7, 1864. Regiment was in a skirmish.

GLC03523.28.134

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris dated Houston, September 9, 1863.

GLC03135.10.130

to Folks

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Alexandria, Va., April 2, 1863.

GLC03523.38.29

to Folks

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough April 12, 1863.

GLC03523.38.32

to Father and Mother

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, June 21, 1863.

GLC03523.38.50

to Son

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, July 16, 1863. Mentions insurrections in the north.

GLC03523.38.54

to Father and Mother

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated New Orleans, La., February 29, 1864.

GLC03523.38.89

to Brother and Sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell addressed to his brother and sister dated Camp of 121st N.Y. Vol., January 14, 1864.

GLC05195.130

to Brother and Sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell addressed to his brother and sister dated On Picket 1/2 Miles from Camp, February, 12, 1864.

GLC05195.142

to "Hatt"

One letter addressed to Hattie Bunnell from Jonathan Bunnell dated Headquarters Co. of the 121st N.Y. Vols., February 26, 1864.

GLC05195.149

to Folks

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, March 24, 1863.

GLC03523.38.28

to Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated March 18, 1864. Describes his horse being hit by a bullet during a charge.

GLC03523.24.088

to Unknown

Partial letter later used for scratch paper: He is very glad someone wrote to him and asks that his respects be given to Miss Whiting.

GLC02740.53

to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth

One letter from George M. Eveleth to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth dated July 20, 1864. Written in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia

GLC03857.35