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to daughter

He ate some good strawberries recently. He is sorry to hear of her leg troubles.

GLC02740.62

to sister Lizzie

No year: Everyone is well, though Father still smokes.She would like to come home in the Fall. She visited John recently. She mentions the Crocker boys.

GLC02740.63

to Robert L. Stone

A thank you note from Howard C. Petersen who just became Assistant Secretary of War.

Post-Script- He asks that Bob let him know if he can do anything to get Bob a regular army commission.

GLC09620.192

to John

JB00575.02

To: Joseph Barnes.

Recommending a surgeon, Dr. Fohna, who "with his peculiar practise, would do much good among our wounded soldiers." Includes photograph [vignette] of President Lincoln and his son, Willie, looking at a book.

GLC07963.01

to unknown

Response to a notification from the War Office. Verification of age and other identifying information for George Dawson. Noted as an "exact copy" on the document.

GLC01450.612.03

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Florence Huber and John Huber to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 10, 1943. The card reads, "There’ll Always Be A Christmas... May This Christmas Be Well Remembered... for Good Friends and the New Year for Glad Tidings...

GLC09611.169.01

to Loid Porter

They found all of this cattle. They counted the cattle.

GLC02172.79

to Brother Henry

Thier father arrived. He brought a wagon with him. Eventually he will send for Theodore to come out as well. He wishes he could have been at his brother's wedding. He calls himself an old bachelor destined to live in the woods.

GLC02172.83

to Brother Henry

He has not felt better since he left the army. He is helping ftaher herd his cattle. Their father would like to borrow 50 dollars.

GLC02172.84

to Brother Henry

Theodore is sick. It has been raining alot. They have 350 cattle in all. They are thinking about herding sheep as well but he wants his brother's opinion.

GLC02172.85

to Brother Henry

He and Theodore have been breaking up prairie. They are thing about taking a house up north. He asks for his brother's opinion.

GLC02172.86

I Invite You

Sermon published by American tract society. The author invites the reader to come to Christ.

GLC02172.87

Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself

Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.

GLC02172.88

The Ten Commandments

Published by American tract society. Exodus 20 : 3--17.

GLC02172.89

Not Now

Published by American tract society. Now is the time to believe in God.

GLC02172.90

to Horatio Wait

Since he has been appointed assistant paymaster the author is enclosing his commission.

GLC08284.012

to Sir

He was supposed to have an elocution lesson Tuesday evening but he has not heard from him. He checked to see if he had moved and found that he still lived at his present address. Includes docket.

GLC09400.658

to B.K.B. (Bruce Kelso Bruce)

He thanks him for the "Daily Records." Includes docket.

GLC09400.659

to John A. Fox

He informs Fox that he has recovered the body of Private Benson.

GLC02198.32

to John A. Fox

The bodies of David Greenough, Patrick Cronin and John Morresey have been moved from Beacon, GA to the National Cemetery at Chattanooga, TN.

GLC02198.33

to Murch

His application for membership in the Grand Army of the Republic has been accepted.

GLC02198.36

to Major Fox

He discusses what to do with the battle flags from the war. He says they should be kept at the state house and regarded as sacred.

GLC02198.42

to Unknown

At the meeting of the association, a resolution was passed making all ex-members of the 3rd Brigade honorary members of their association. Page missing.

GLC02198.46

to John A. Fox

Gushes over the upcoming reunion of the Mass. Infantry Association and hopes to see him there.

GLC02198.53

to John A. Fox

He plans to attend the regimental dinner. He lists the surviving officers. He also thanks him for four pamphlets and tells him that the South has really rebuilt itself nicely. Chattanooga is thriving.

GLC02198.54

to Horatio L. Wait

He has forwarded his appointment as Paymaster to the adjutant general.

GLC08284.044

to Horatio L. Wait

A publisher thanks him for his contributions to war history and is sending him a contributor's copy of the Photographic History of the Civil War.

GLC08284.049

to Horatio L. Wait

The Loyal Legion requests a paper from him that talks about the Naval Reserve.

GLC08284.050

to Horatio L. Wait

GLC08284.052

to Maria

He is sorry to hear that Isabelle is unwell but doesn't think she will be for long. He thinks that once they get their financial arrangements straightened out, everyone will feel better.

GLC08284.056

to darling Cherry (wife)

He is at sea and he writes they have a strong wind. He hopes his wife is keeping herself busy with "Jimmy's training". He hopes he will return soon.

GLC08284.061

to Father

He compliments his father on his address and makes a few suggestions on how he can improve it further.

GLC02745.091

to Col. Tophen

They wish him to be prepared to reinforce the guard.

GLC02745.038

to Colonel

The author thinks of him as a brother soldier. He hopes to see him at the reunion.

GLC02745.081

to Colonel (Fellows)

He asks him to give a speech on Memorial Day in Ashland, NH.

GLC02745.083

to Colonel (Fellows)

He gave the Colonel's regards to Major. Boynton and relayed the message that he would like to see his book.

GLC02745.084

to Colonel Fellows

The author says he remembers his family very well, Fellows most of all. He may be able to come up with some stories for Fellow's editor,

GLC02745.087

to Colonel Fellows

The author writes that he was pleased with his discourse and it was everything the boys wanted to hear.

GLC02745.088

to J.G. Blaum

Handwriting is illegible.

GLC02745.094

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that it is most likely that Bishop Payne will be in Washington.

GLC09400.522

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants engravings of public buildings of Washington and elsewhere.

GLC09400.532

to H.B. Ware

informs him that there will be a reduction in salary.

GLC09400.548

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

has sent $130 to pay for the pledge cards, the reminder blanks and the tracts.

GLC09400.554

to unknown

missing first page.believes there should be additional deputies allowed. right now only 2 are allowed as opposed to 4 in Washington.

GLC09400.555

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

is anxious about her position and asks the senator to stop in and see her.

GLC09400.556

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests his help in obtaining temporary employment at least with the Justice department

GLC09400.562

to Roscoe C. Bruce

inquires as to when he will pay his overdue bill

GLC09400.579

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to know when he'll be able to call on the Senator

GLC09400.521

to Mrs. Bruce

offers present as token of appreciation for all the favors her husband has done for him.

GLC09400.524