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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
19 July 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia says her father must see a psychiatrist, because his health will not improve unless his mental state also improves.
GLC09414.0327
USS Memphis journal: Memorys and Incidents of My Last 60(?) Days in the United States Navy
August 14, 1941 - December 16, 1941
Askin, Thomas Barwiss Hagstog, Jr., fl. 1938-1958
Diary of Quartermaster Second Class Thomas Barwiss Hagstog Askin, Jr. containing a countdown of days until his relief day. Askin's diary describes day-to-day experiences aboard the USS Memphis. Includes entries regarding correspondence, entertainment...
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to Father
6 September 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
He embarked on the steamer Lousiana and arrived in the dock of Washington City where the men and women asked what regiment they were from. Upon replying Hawkins, they received a warm welcome.
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25 October 1862
Although his request for a leave of absence to go to New York was denied, Col. Hawkins said he could go as far as Washington. Then writes about the benefits of his promotion. Heasks for a leather valise and includes a list of items of things he will...
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19 August 1862
C.K's men landed at Port Royal and captured 15 furloughed rebel soldiers from Richmond.
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20 August 1862
He is glad his father received the $22 and glad he heard from Mr. Evarts even though his attempts were not successful.
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23 August 1862
Duryee's Zoaves have arrived and are temporarily quartered with them. saw Ben Parkland.
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29 August 1862
He heard Gen. Lee and his army were advancing , so cavalry and artillery changed their positions. He wants to know why Mr. Watson doesn't write. Andy Dobbs brought 15 new recruits.
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2 September 1862
He heard a bridge blow up as well as a goverment factory. He describes the country side. Last page written over.
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16 September 1862
The cavalry rode to the edge of town and met the rebels in considerable force. The union troops then entered the town admidst much cheering. A false report surfaced that he was taken prisoner.He had dysentary.
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19 September 1862
He has enclosed 3 card photographs, not included here.
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Squads in hundreds of rebel prisoners are coming in. Hospitals are full of both Union and Confederate soldiers but he remains healthy.
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22 September 1862
They lost 300 or 400 men in the last battle.
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1 October 1862
He assures his father that a mistake has been made when the claim is made that the zoaves participated in the battle of Antietam. They were, in fact held in reserve. He says the army is behind in its payments.
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7 October 1862
He notes that President Lincoln arrived in town after his visit with the Grand Army and made two short speeches.
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11 October 1862
He writes that Mr. Hallow received his father's letter informing him the money written for by him had been sent on.
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20 October 1862
He describes the beauty of where they are camped in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Then talks of the beautiful new uniform.
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29 October 1862
He left encampment at Pleasant Valley and marched onward until they crossed the Potomac into Virginia. He is now in charge of some 40 men.
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31 October 1862
He is glad the Haller family received the money everyone was so worried about.
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3 November 1862-4 November 1862
He camped where the rebels had possession of in the morning. A skirmish broke out.
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9 November 1862
The army has been cracking down on "stragglers." but says the Ninth has no stragglers and they can march longer than anyone else and Burnside himself has complimented them.
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11 November 1862
General Burnside will now command the Army of the Potomac, and Gen. McClellan will step down. The 9th Army Corps will be sad to see him go. He includes General Orders.
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12 November 1862
He writes they are still here but will probably move on Thursday.
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14 November 1862
He reports a sad incident in which two Germans were practicing a bayonet exercise and one accidently pierced the heart of the other. He tried to shoot himself afterward but was prevented from doing so and locked up.
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20 November 1862
He describes a skirmish across the Rappahanock. He reports that he received the valise with all the items he requested and requests more items like a coat and boots.
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27 November 1862
He talks about the the threat of destruction toward Fredricksburg unless the Rebels surrender it but as of yet the city is left untouched. he mentions Mr. Whitaker.
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December 1, 1862
Fredricksburg remains in possession of the Rebels and he hopes they will stay where they are for the next few days. He expects the Paymaster soon. The latest General Orders praises the 9th.
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December 6, 1862
He sent a box containing his old uniform to his father, as well as a portfolio, some letters. He heard that Dunyee's zoaves were about seven miles away. There was a grand review of General Sickles division.
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10 December 1862
They are ordered to cook three days rations and to cross the Fredricksburg river. He discusses his payment details.
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20 July 1944
Sylvia had lunch with Ruth, who went to see her father.
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21 July 1944
Sylvia met with her father's psychiatrist, she reports that he is a great guy.
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1929-1945
Sylvia arrived home exhausted, she walked along sheepshead bay that day.
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22 July 1944
Sylvia visited Hy and Ann in their new apartment.
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23 July 1944
Sylvia describes her breakfast in great detail, as well as a day at the beach with friends.
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24 July 1944
Sylvia responds to three letters she has just received from Moe.
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25 July 1944
Sylvia reports the news that she hears on the radio.
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26 July 1944
Sylvia questions why the last letter she has received from Moe is dated six days ago.
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27 July 1944
Sylvia reports that her father has gotten worse, Joe is still in the hospital and Pop is still working.
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28 July 1944
Sylvia discusses the books they are reading, and a conversation she had with Olga about Marty.
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29 July 1944
Sylvia tells Moe how much she misses him. She also mentions sleeping at her mothers, and talking to her mom about Mads pregnancy.
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30 July 1944
Sylvia mentions Ruth and Sammy B., talks of bookkeeping and filing.
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31 July 1944
Sylvia mentions a Lillian R. and her parents.
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1 August 1944
Sylvia reports that no matter what they do, her father doesn't seem to be improving.
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4 August 1944
Sylvia answers the letters she has received from Moe in order.
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Sylvia describes a movie she saw, mentions Pepi, Adele, Ann, and parents.
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5 August 1944
Sylvia reports that her father has had more "spells", mentions Hy.
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7 August 1944
This letter features stick figures showing the events of Sylvia's day.
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8 August 1944
Sylvia talks of politics from America to Europe, including Russia's role in the war.
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9 August 1944
Sylvia writes that she received four letters from Moe. She also discusses saving money, mentions Esther, Max and Sammy Beeker.
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This letter is entirely in pictures showing Sylvia and Moe at various locations.
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