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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 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 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

[Collection of E. Wyman Stone, A company, 21st regiment, Massachusetts, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .37]

Stone was a corporal in the 21st Mass. Vols., Co. A. The letters are written from Massachusetts, Annapolis, and New Berne, North Carolina. The collection includes 34 letters (some with envelopes), three receipts, a newspaper clipping and a furlough...

GLC02182

to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated May 18, 1943. William writes to Mary Rose that he misses her so much and is sorry to take so long answering her letters. He writes, "I told you to expect such things, when you married me."...

GLC09683.14

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 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 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 Mary B. Van Valkenburgh

Written by Gerrit to his mother Mary. References her letter from May 22, 1864. He is very happy about his mother's letter and says he has thought about her often. He says there is a big difference between them and that he is "a Southerner in word in...

GLC00686.11

to Mother

One letter addressed Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated December 2, 1941. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.136

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated August 3, 1941. Describes guard duty.

GLC09662.058

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is concerned because Sylvia did not write about Mad and Ben in her last letters as she normally does. He mentions that he forgot about Alvin's birthday. He mentions that he did not know that Sam Salt's furlough had been cancelled

GLC09414.1089

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they've eating eggs at every meal and he doesn't know why, perhaps there is a meat shortage. He also reminds Sylvia to tell him her moving date in ample time so he can begin addressing her letters to her mother's.

GLC09414.1385

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter of thanks to Senator Bruce for an appointment in Washington D.C.

GLC09400.024

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated November 12, 1941. Thanks her for a care package and details a visit to Fayatteville.

GLC09662.119

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 8, 1942. Pertains to working in the Battalion Supply Office.

GLC09662.159

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 Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 2, 1944. He received letters from them, Lulu Graeff, Mary, Herman Klopp, Robert Winemiller, Dottie Erickson, Dot Shearer, and June Walter. He also...

GLC09611.385.01

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for a Mr. Judah Hayes and asks Knox to befriend him, as it is Hayes' first visit to New York and he does not know anyone.

GLC02437.03562

to Henry Knox

Refers to his last letter from December asking Knox for help in getting a pay settlement (see GLC02437.01310). He has not received an answer, so he supposes the letter has not been delivered to Knox. Believes that Knox would reply with his help if...

GLC02437.01328

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Malinda Bayler to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 13, 1944. Malinda updates Leonard in a second letter. She writes that Susan sounded a little bit better when she called. Susan still has headaches and sinus problems, but is too...

GLC09611.219.02

to daughter

This document is a letter from Z. Flithen is his oldest daughter, who is unnamed. In this letter Flithen praises his daughter for the great improvements she has made in her writing ability and schooling. He goes on to entreat his daughter to remain...

GLC02669.079

to Henry Knox

States that he and two other officers have smallpox, and asks if Knox can forward them "hard money" for "the Common Necessaries." Letter is dated 1776, but should be dated 1777. On the second page of the letteer is an unsigned Lucy Knox autograph...

GLC02437.00512

to Lucy Knox

Has just received her letter and assures her "my heart is yours although my Country demands my poor pittance to endevor to rescue her from barbarity." Feels this barbarity, exemplified by Indians slaughtering innocents, enslaved people killing their...

GLC02437.00517

to Mother

Will send her another letter soon. Wishes she would ask Kate to send him Elisha's address. Hopes he can get his address within a couple of weeks. Will write more soon. Written at Dale General Hospital

GLC09355.118

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Richard to his son Henry. Says they "have been looking anxiously for a letter from you ever since the communication was opened." Reports Anna has written several times. Says he has received letters from Richard and Eliza but not him. Says...

GLC03523.21.21

to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Dear Friend." Questions why he has not received any letters from him. Complains that the hills of Indiana do not agree with him, "it wearies me to climb these hills." Envelope has a map of Indiana on the back and a list of all...

GLC03523.10.128

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Mr. J.M. Stephens for U.S District Attorney.

GLC09400.558

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia informs him that she no longer works for the War Assistance Unit. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0674

to Rosa

A letter to his wife describing a stop at Payta Harbor, and how much he would like to leave the service and come home to her.

GLC04188.08

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated October 2, 1944. Pertains to Naomi not traveling to Boston to meet his family.

GLC09662.618

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated January 28, 1945. Describes life while camped in Belgium. Mentions to the troop dog.

GLC09662.653

to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Inquires after his health. Discusses another family member who is in the military. Comments they were invited to play in the city. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

GLC03523.52.24

to friends at home

Letter written near Falmouth. He comments on the band playing outside of General Benham's tent "and consequently in front of the tent in which I am writing." Notes that, "Genl Benham believes in having the Regiment togather [sic]..."

GLC00919.25.18

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

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his trip to London in detail. He visited Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and other popular tourist destinations. He writes that their cars are smaller but the seats are more comfortable. He will respond to Sylvia's letters later.

GLC09414.0825

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 7, 1945. He updates them on his most recent liberty; he went to the movies, ate lunch at the U.S.O., bought Easter cards and went to Waikiki to listen...

GLC09611.409

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters saying that he is glad that Alvin came home on furlough. He also writes excitedly about Sybil coming in from Buffalo. He is very glad Sylvia went out to the country, but doesn't understand why she chose that...

GLC09414.0919

to William D. Goold

Describes sleeping conditions. Mentions that he has given his name for a pair of mittens, as winter is coming and the weather is getting very cold. Tells him that he has not heard from brother Theodore since they left Sharpsburg, Maryland. Describes...

GLC03523.05.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for J.R. Smith for Deputy Collector.

GLC09400.445

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He regrets not being able to see her safely back to Fort Monroe. later all the men got sea sick aboard the ship. He bivouacked later and waited for the enemy who did not come. He will write his letters like a journal entry from now on.

GLC02744.152

to Eben R. Ayers

A letter from Garfield to Ayers saying that Garfield would be glad to have Ayers and his men join his regiment. also that he would make it a point to write to Ayers aunt Maria soon and that the only reason he hasn't in a while it that he was away for...

GLC07187.03

to Johnny and Heber Buyers

Letter addressed to his nephews, Johnny and Heber. He wishes he could see them more often. Tells his nephew to be kind to the new baby so as to set a good example. Reports that the boys' father is doing well and sends his love. Written in Camp...

GLC02016.004

to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Warren and Marcia Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated August 26, 1941.

GLC09662.072

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1943.Susan reassures Leonard that she is writing him. She tells him about the people asking about him and updates him about the family.

GLC09611.086

to: Sam Chapman

attempts to secure a position for Chapman in the Department of the Interior or under Agnew; enclosing a letter from Gen. Rucker.

GLC03921.09

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated July 14, 1942. Pertains to seeing a U.S.O. show and furloughs.

GLC09662.305