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to Henry Knox

Has recently received Knox's letter. Explains how he will provide payments on a financial note. Relates that a ship has recently arrived from the East Indies "under rather unpleasant circumstances," and he must attend to that business.

GLC02437.07980

to Marcia and cous

One typed letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated March 9, 1942.

GLC09662.204

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding Mauger's apparent illness. Their letters were detained on a ship and now must be picked up from Poole.

GLC03902.011

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he is writing the letter having just completed the previous one, so as "to prevent the continuity, the nearness from being disturbed."

GLC09120.398

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal that Jonas received a "good conduct medal." He says that he is very proud of Jonas for "he sure is a nice boy." He tells Nueal that he is does not care that he didn't receive a medal. All he wants is "to get this over and come...

GLC09581.32

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes this letter after the troops have been traveling for thirty-seven hours. He describes the journey thus far.

GLC09120.218

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that, although he loves Estelle, he has "wasted the whole letter writing time to answering the damn questionaire

GLC09120.490

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Chase, Ohio, April 28. 1864. Assures her that he would never leave her unless he were to die.

GLC04559.025

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Decatur Near Atlanta, Ga., September 12, 1864. Pertains to her health and deciding whether to re-enlist or not.

GLC04559.033

to Miller A. Wright

Wilson has enclosed with this letter another from a man who wrote a more detailed description of the death of Miller's uncle. He refers to the civil war as "The Rebellion."

GLC02691.11.083

to Father

He saw an English vessel and a ship from Cuba called the Neptune's Car headed for Philadelphia. He is enclosing this letter in a box of shells. Written at Fort Clark.

GLC07705.023

to John Reeser

Says that he is in good health and has enough to eat and a good place to sleep. Writes of the barracks being over crowded and more men piling in. Says nothing has taken place for a few days, however, a group of men may be sent out this afternoon....

GLC03523.43.24

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his cousin. Informs her that his regiment is on picket duty. Reports that his colonel is the acting Brigade General and believes that if he tries hard enough, he will receive a star. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner...

GLC03523.32.32

to father

Is well at present; hopes this letter finds him in a similar condition. Expects to leave camp "every day." Has received marching orders, but has not left yet. Is not dreading the march, for he likes traveling. Discusses various affairs at home....

GLC08914.005

to Elizabeth N. Kessler

Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Discusses his trip back to camp. Informs them that another regiment arrived at their camp to relieve them. Comments that they may be leaving camp Douglas soon. The letter has a watermark on the top left...

GLC03523.52.35

to Joshua Mauger

Mauger requested a copy of a letter printed in the newspaper. Copies of the paper can be obtained but with the letter cut out.

GLC03902.129

to Charlie

He writes that he received his letter and tells him to write again soon.

GLC02744.311

[Personal and military correspondence and documents related to August or Miller Wright] [decimalized]

More than half of these items, to, from, or relating to Augustus or Miller Wright, are Civil War-period. Includes an 9 February 1864 autograph letter signed from Walter Herron Taylor, aide to Robert E. Lee, regarding General Lee's refusal to approve...

GLC02691.11

to Edwin E. Harris

One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Camp 12 Miles from Camden, Ark., April 26, 1864.

GLC03135.10.166

to Edwin E. Harris

One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Camp Kirby Smith, Union Co., Ark., May 29, 1864.

GLC03135.10.170

to Margaret and Edwin E. Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret and Edwin E. Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Camp Kirby Smith, Ark., June 19, 1864.

GLC03135.10.173

to My Dear Brother and Nephew

One letter addressed to P.M. Cox from Margaret Harris dated Pittsburg, Upshon Co., August 3, 1864. Envelope is addressed to Cox.

GLC03135.10.185

to Edwin E. Harris

One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Joseph Scott dated Office Chf. Surg. Front Div., Little Rock, March 21, 1863.

GLC03135.10.050

to Edwin Harris and Waldo Johnson

One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris and Waldo Johnson from Tom Johnson dated Alleytown, Colorado County, Texas, March 25, 1863.

GLC03135.10.052

to Estelle Spero

Brief letter written while waiting for the company to be inspected by the captain. Mentions that he is now a qualified rifleman and pistolman.

GLC09120.050

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1943. June updates Leonard with what's "'buzzing' around." She asks if he could explain the term "flying line" and if he had heard from Fuzzy. Signed, "June." The letter head is...

GLC09611.085

to Mary

The letter is written faintly in pencil on foxed paper. The third page is written in his code. Mentions still being on hospital duty.

GLC02082.57

to Anna Ralston James

In pencil, James writes to his wife regarding how much he misses her and their son, Robie. He speaks of a letter from Liv and says "we are all bound to have an opinion on every subject and let Liv have hers, and you, our friend, and myself will have...

GLC01648

to Eliza Cook

Discusses the incredibly cold weather and has frostbite on both feet and one finger. Mentions a paralysis (seizure?) in his arms, spine and "brain which left me senseless and speechless for about 24 hours. They all thought you'd be a young widow…"...

GLC02570.39

to Henry Jackson

Signed "H.K." Expresses extreme disappointment that Jackson has not responded to his previous letters. Jackson had suggested he should appropriate 10,000 of Knox's dollars [in certificates] to invest. Knox was alarmed by the suggestion, relating...

GLC02437.03876

to Samuel Ogden

Includes letters and information pertaining to Mr. [likely James] Webber, and asks Ogden to provide his information as soon as possible so he can write to Mr. Webber (likely referring to business dealings between Ogden and Webber). Also discusses...

GLC02437.04277

to Joseph M. Maitland

Mother Ann and brother Grier both write from home. Letter continues on 25 April. Ann reports Grier has been plowing the corn with a new horse. Expresses disappointment he can't come home yet. Questions "how it is that some get out of the service so...

GLC03523.10.121

to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann Johnson dated June 27, 1966. Writes that her mother will
be sending a package with food via airmail to him. Gives updates on family and friends. Rich, according to his girlfriend Mary
O'Connell...

GLC09606.21

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of introduction for H.E. Sizer.

GLC09400.375

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother. "...I never knew what it was to go hungy till I come here...I was on the sick list when we got here but I shouldered my gun and marched with the Regiment...we have had one meal of bull soup, we slept in the sand 3 nights all I...

GLC02159.01

to Eleanor Hammond

Hammond to wife. Although the month of the letter is not known, the letter was likely written on August 22nd, 1864 based on what is known about Hammond's whereabouts during the war and that of the 189th New York. Hopes letter finds her in good health...

GLC09273.01

to Henry Knox

Written by Morris as Assistant Superintendent of Finance to Major General Knox. A sarcastic letter expressing annoyance about Congress and their activities after receiving information on the conduct at Elizabethtown -- probably a reference to the...

GLC02437.01608

to Mr. Louis Stamps

Letter addressed to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, discussing her return to school at Penn State and the beginning of his graduate career at Bucknell University. She describes her preparations for leaving--shopping, doctor appointments--and...

GLC09571.01.01

to Father

One letter from Frances Davenport to her father dated May 13, 1864. Writes to her Father regarding her husband's funeral.

GLC03523.09.05

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp in seven miles of Camden, September 17, 1864.

GLC03135.10.201

to Sarah

One letter addressed to Sarah from John G. Scurry dated Near Chester, January 18, 1865. Ink is faint.

GLC03957.53

to Henry Knox

Realizes that supplies are badly needed in many locations, but wishes to transport supplies as little as possible. Also mentions how well Knox has performed as superintendent of his division. Washington's signature has been clipped out of the...

GLC02437.09353

Five manuscript letterbooks compiled while U.S. Consul in Livorno, Italy

Five folio letterbooks in vellum, mostly clerical copies, containing more than 1060 letters. Although the letters are generally chronological, those letters out of chronological order are topically related to those next to them. Includes letters to...

GLC06791

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated February 12, 1970. He writes briefly, of how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that he attended mass on Ash Wednesday. He tells Joyce he will be sending her a map. He...

GLC09626.11.02

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 19, 1945. He had liberty in Honolulu and it was very busy. About double the amount of servicemen compared to when he arrived. He inquires about Susan's...

GLC09611.412

to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for a friend wishing to see West Point, New York.

GLC02437.02426

To his wife

Ailment of another soldier, Dan, and his own visit to doctor about lameness and soreness (given an emetic). Hears artillery in distance but expects to continue guard duty. Letter continued on August 23rd.

GLC04558.039

to Father

He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."

GLC07705.433

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated April 8, 1969. He writes how much he loves her and wants to marry her. He comments that he will change her mind on beauty school as she will be his wife. Handy also updates her on friends and...

GLC09908.25

to James C. Dobbins

Letter to the Secretary of the Navy recommending Mr. Wharton for a Lieutenancy in the Marine Corps.

GLC05603.01.04