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to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated September 26, 1941. Mentions rations.

GLC09662.084

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe advises Sylvia to write more v letters as her air mail is now coming by boat.

GLC09414.1010

to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated June 22, 1966. Pertains to her work, a visit to Admiral Kidd's, wedding presents for another couple and a birthday present for Bill. She mentions that it should be expected that she will...

GLC09606.18

to Father and Mother

Reports that he has arrived in Baltimore this morning by train. Writes about a discussion held with the Ward Master regarding his possibly incorrect dispatch from the hospital. States that he had been sent to General William Montgomery's Headquarters...

GLC03523.08.46

to Elhanan M. Mast [incomplete]

Writes to his brother-in-law giving him updates on different members of the community. Reports on the whereabouts of Joseph, his son's, military regiment. Describes a battle that Joseph wrote to him about, which involved General William Nelson...

GLC03523.10.047

Transcript: F.H. Meserve to Dr. Louis A. Warren, Fort Wayne, Id. [January 19, 1942]

Meserve sends Dr. Warren of the Lincoln National Life Foundation two prints of Lincoln that he believes may have been made from the same negative. One of the prints (5111.01 #626), Meserve #86, is with the letter. See GLC 5111.01.0627.

GLC05111.01.0625

to Henry Knox

Discusses casting howitzers, making shells for the howitzers, and impressing or embossing the "arms of the United States," possibly on howitzers. Also mentions that he needs someone to help repair the weapons. See GLC02437.01957 for Knox's response...

GLC02437.01935

to Henry Knox

Forwards a keg of "Ohio Water Fish" to Knox that has been "soaked well for twenty Hours, they will not be unpalatable - " Also informs Knox that he replied to his earlier letter. Noted as written at Fort Washington, which was in Cincinnati, Ohio.

GLC02437.05684

to Henry Carey

Writes to Carey in Burlington, New Jersey. Thanks him for his recent letter. Mentions that the country is demoralized on the subject of home industry and that the "loco foco corpus," meaning some democratic body or group, cannot be removed by...

GLC02490.13

to George J. Gardner

Thanks him for his recent letter. Requests that in February he send the latest statistics on the manufacture of salt in Syracuse, "to be incorporated into our article on salt." Ripley was a minister, literary critic, journalist, and a leading...

GLC02453.30

to Alexander M. Ross

Wishes to know the cause of his grief, which he mentioned in a previous letter. Hopes he will visit California, and that they can finally meet. Wishes to introduce him to her grandson, who also has a strong love of nature. Discusses other family...

GLC03007.47

to William Rochester

States that he would prefer if the new Bank in Buffalo be built out of stone, instead of stucco. Says that he is willing to pay the additional expense for the stone. A private letter, written from the Bank of the United States.

GLC03139.01

to Henry Knox

Provides Knox with the research he asked for regarding deeds and transactions on record for the Muscongus patent. Lists some information regarding ownership of lands by Samuel Waldo and by Mr. [Thomas] and Mrs. [Hannah] Flucker. See GLC02437.09110...

GLC02437.09114

to Eben R. Ayers

This letter discussess the possibility of an appointment, but there is such demand for a position that James A. Garfield believes that Eban Ayers best choice is to contact his local congressman, and see if he can put in a early application.

GLC07187.01

to Joseph M. Maitland

Discusses the draft with his son, writing that "volunteering has about ceased I don't hear of any volunteers for the Odd Regiments." Short note at the bottom of the letter dated September 1, 1862 which gives updates on the family's health.

GLC03523.10.045

to Father

Relays that the bearer of this letter is a friend of his, Charles M. Blackman, who is also a patient at the hospital. Asks that his father show him around Philadelphia. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University...

GLC03523.08.55

to his wife

He describes the troop's movement between Marenten Junction and Falmouth and changes in leadership. He charges her for expecting his brothers to take care of her when she can take care of herself. He describes camp food. Letter is cross-written.

GLC00653.06.02

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This is a letter fragment in which Sylvia notes that it is her last night in the house.

GLC09414.0571

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 9, 1944. Describes feelings of homesickness.

GLC09662.538

to Alexander Irvine

Charles Irvine writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that his regiment has moved from Staten Island to York Island and have been there a month. He is very comfortable. Regrets that Balfour (a soldier returning home who delivered his last letter...

GLC01450.023.14

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated May 27, 1944. Pertains to what he is currently reading and correspondence censorship.

GLC09662.579

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

This letter contains a long analysis of how to take Richmond. Gifford also discusses Fort Wagner's hold-out, as well as General Burnside's problems in Tennessee.

GLC04560.04

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a letter of recommendation for W.S Dodson for route agent.

GLC09400.305

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Judge Hancock as Post Master

GLC09400.462

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Lillian Klaus saying she was expected that night. He asks again if Sylvia has written to Benoit. This letter very faded.

GLC09414.0840

[Collection of Franklin Cranor, B company, 40th regiment, Indiana, infantry] [decimalized]

Letters to Delia Slocum.

GLC03791

to William Taft

enclosing a letter from Col. Petit, with whom Chapman served in the Spanish American War.

GLC03921.11

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Writes that Major Villefrance, who will deliver the letter, hopes to receive a promotion. He has not been promoted since he joined the service in 1777. Writes that he has been very successful as Commanding Engineer and is highly...

GLC02437.01744

to his family

Encloses this draft of a memo to all officers in letter no. 303a. The memo announced the deaths of Captain John McCall, Captain Henry C. Hall, Alfred M. Goddard and Levi C. Bingham. It also recommended that all officers wear crepe morning band for an...

GLC03603.302

to Albert Gillett

Addresses Albert as "Dear Sir." Tells him to take his time getting to her, but informs him of her schedule. Letter is quite short, but does include in the postscript that "now dont think that I dont care to see you for it seems as though the days...

GLC03523.05.28

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated May 25, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.264

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 22, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.286

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 23, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.287

to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 10, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.223

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 6, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.247

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 6, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.249

to Mother

One letter from John G. Scurry addressed to his mother dated Near Chester, December 6, 1864. Mentions that rations are good.

GLC03957.50

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

2 letters sent in the same envelope, from February 6 to the 12th.

GLC09626.11

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated July 17, 1941. Pertains to the brigade's current duties.

GLC09662.045

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated August 4, 1941. Mentions possible travel plans to a lake.

GLC09662.059

to Elizabeth Smith

Describes the capture of a hearse that carried arms for the Confederacy. He found two newspapers lying on the road and mailed them to Anna [his daughter]. He asks Elizabeth to send him a letter detailing all the "impossibilities" she must deal with...

GLC04189.07

to Mrs. Ted Mondyke

One letter addressed to Mrs. Ted Mondyke from Ted Mondyke dated June 4, 1944. Expresses how much he misses her and gives update on the weather.

GLC09903.15

to Marie Eiden

One letter addressed to Marie Eiden from A. W. Peopler dated December 27, 1944. Writes about missing her and gives updates on life on the base.

GLC09903.24

to wife

got a letter from Henry Elliot telling him his wife asked him for money because she is broke. he asked her father to send her some money.

GLC09315.38

to my dear mother

He received the photos of her. He has enclosed a letter from Mrs. Chalmers and a letter from the Chief of Staff, Services of Supply. He knows his mother is disappointed that he refused to have his picture taken in the Saturday Evening Post.

GLC02679.23

to his family

Writes about the promotions process in the 8th. Notes about letter no. 302 and his feelings surrounding the memo. Comments that General Ord is now in command. Requests a bottle of Osgood's Cologne.

GLC03603.303

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 1, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.176

to Norm Dykya

One letter dated February 17, 1963 from George Czerwonka. Asks about different friends back home. Details his trip to Seattle and Tacoma where training involves very little besides sitting in a fox hole.

GLC09751.04

to Estelle Spero

Brief letter mentioning that Sid has been through the obstacle course twice during that day, and that he is waiting to find out whether he is to receive a leave pass or not.

GLC09120.056

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner was glad to receive 12 letters this past week, especially the pictures of Nueal and Lola Gene. He wishes that he could send a picture of himself if only he could get it made. Writing in response to the news about B.J. from Nueal, Conner says...

GLC09581.08